Introduction
Established in1878, Lincoln University is New Zealand’s specialist land-based university with an over-riding commitment to transforming land, people, and economies. Arguably no other New Zealand university has had such a direct link with the New Zealand economy, and with the people responsible for fuelling the economy, and this ensures real-world, applicable teaching and research. Internationally Lincoln university has academic alliances with complementary institutions in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. School courses encompass land-based disciplines across the whole value chain. The specialist programs attract students with a strong interest in science, the social sciences and/or commerce from throughout New Zealand and over 60 countries. Qualifications include certificates, diplomas, Bachelor’s and post graduate qualifications.
#For 2017/18 Lincoln's ranking is 319, released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
#Lincoln also has QS Five Stars rating.
#Lincoln ranks in the top 50 in the fields of Agriculture and Forestry (39th), and also Hospitality and Leisure Management (48th).
#Lincoln is ranked in the 401–500th bracket according to the 2017 Times Higher Education (THE) world university rankings.