There is a unique power in being the smallest university in the country. Lincoln University doesn’t
try to teach everything; instead, it focuses on the land, food, and ecosystems that sustain us all.
The Best Ratio in the Country Lincoln boasts the best academic-to-student ratio in New
Zealand. In a world of massive lecture halls, Lincoln offers a “village” atmosphere where you
actually know your professors.

Southern Hemisphere’s Agriculture Leader Lincoln is the top-ranked agriculture-based university
in the Southern Hemisphere. From Viticulture to Agribusiness, they are at the center of the value
chains that drive New Zealand’s economy.

Radical Sustainability Goals Lincoln is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030. They were the first
NZ university to support the School Strike for Climate, and their campus features commercial-scale
solar generating capacity.

The “International PhD Advantage” A major counter-intuitive takeaway: new international PhD
students at Lincoln (and across NZ) pay the same tuition fees as domestic students, making
world-class research significantly more affordable.

“Restoration of our land and environment is the imperative for our future… we see sustainability as
non-negotiable.” — Professor Grant Edwards, Vice-Chancellor

Looking Forward: As global food security and climate change become the defining issues of our
time, could a specialized “small” university actually be the most important player on the global
stage?

Want to join the southern hemisphere’s leader in agriculture and sustainability? [Discover
Lincoln’s Specialist Degrees and $10,000 International School Leaver Awards →]

Learn how Lincoln’s small-campus “village” vibe leads to big career outcomes in the land-based
sector.