Lincoln University

Lincoln University is one of New Zealand’s smallest and oldest specialist institutions, tracing its origins back to an agricultural college established in the 1870s. It sits just outside Christchurch and is dedicated almost entirely to land-based, environmental, and food-related fields of study.

Why students choose Lincoln

Deep specialisation in agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and land-based sciences.
Small, close-knit campus community with strong staff-to-student relationships.
Strong industry ties to New Zealand’s agribusiness, wine, and food-production sectors.
Practical, hands-on learning environment supported by farms and research facilities.
A distinctive alternative for students seeking a focused, specialist university experience rather than a large multi-faculty campus.

Campus and location

The Lincoln campus is set in the small township of Lincoln, in the Canterbury Plains just south-west of Christchurch, giving students a rural setting while remaining within easy reach of the city.

What students say

A recurring theme in student feedback is appreciation for the small class sizes and hands-on, field-based learning that comes with Lincoln’s specialist focus. Some reviews note that the strength of the academic experience varies noticeably by programme, and a few students have felt that expectations set during marketing didn’t fully match day-to-day reality. Overall, students who want a focused, practical land-based education tend to speak positively about the personal attention Lincoln’s small size allows.

Why students choose Lincoln

Campus and location

What students say

Courses offered

Bachelor of Science