Universities in New Zealand

The University of Otago, founded in 1869 in Dunedin, is New Zealand's oldest university, a public research university especially known for medicine, dentistry and the sciences.

The University of Canterbury, founded in 1873, is a public university in Christchurch, now based at a campus in the suburb of Ilam.

Victoria University of Wellington, founded in 1897, is a public university in New Zealand's capital, with campuses in Kelburn, Te Aro and Pipitea.

The University of Auckland, founded in 1883, is New Zealand's largest university, a public research university with its main campus in the centre of Auckland.