365Telugu.com online news,India,June 26th,2025: New Zealand has achieved a significant milestone in global education by ranking first among English-speaking countries and fifth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 for the overall quality of its higher education system.
The rankings, published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), evaluate over 1,500 universities worldwide on metrics such as academic reputation, teaching quality, research output, and internationalisation. New Zealand universities have shown notable progress across key indicators, including academic reputation, citations per faculty, and international student ratio.
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Amanda Malu, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, celebrated the achievement: “This outstanding result reflects the global appeal and excellence of New Zealand’s universities. It reaffirms our position as a world-class, inclusive education destination known for sustainability, quality teaching, and impactful research.”
Strong Performance Across the Board
Four of New Zealand’s eight universities-University of Auckland, University of Otago, Massey University, and University of Canterbury-improved their performance in the Citations Per Faculty category, signaling growing research impact.
The International Student Ratio also improved significantly, a positive sign of post-pandemic recovery. Three universities now rank among the global top 100 for internationalisation:
- Auckland University of Technology rose three spots to 39th
- Lincoln University climbed 35 positions to 53rd
- Massey University advanced 25 places to 71st
Despite its relatively small population, New Zealand’s higher education sector outperforms many global peers. Among countries with at least eight ranked institutions, New Zealand holds an average score of 51, placing it fifth globally.
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Ben Sowter, Vice President of QS, remarked: “New Zealand is one of the few nations where all universities rank within the global top 500. This achievement reflects the dedication of students, educators, and researchers across the country.”
Global Leader in Sustainability
New Zealand is also a leader in sustainability-focused research and education, ranking second only to Sweden in this category. Three of its universities are ranked among the top 100 globally for sustainability indicators in the QS rankings.
“These rankings are a powerful testament to the quality and vision of New Zealand’s education system,” added Malu. “They highlight our global leadership not only in academics but in preparing students to address future challenges.”