Lincoln University New Zealand

• Year of foundation: 1878;
• Location: Dunedin, New Zealand;
• Students age: 17+;
• Number of students: 2695;
• Language of instruction: English;
• University type : state;
• Form of study: mixed;
• Accommodation type: residence, apartments.

Lincoln University is the oldest agricultural university in the southern hemisphere. The university is one of the most multinational in the country - half of its students come from abroad. What attracts foreign students to the university?

• The university is included in the TOP-12 of the best small universities in the world;
• Lincoln University ranks among the top in New Zealand;
• Employment rate of graduates is 15% higher than that of other universities in New Zealand;
• Lincoln University focuses on hands-on learning and works closely with industry;
• Most programs include practice and internship;
• Wide range of programs in the field of agriculture and the environment;
• Interesting student life - Lincoln University received 5 stars in the ranking of universities with national diversity and inclusion.

The university includes three faculties and several dozen divisions. The main language of instruction is English.

Faculty of Agriculture and Biology:

• Farming;
• Gardening;
• Zootechnics;
• Entomology;
• Ecology;
• Protection of Nature;
• Food industry and winemaking;
• Molecular genetics;
• Plant pathology and protection;
• Systems biology;
• Computer modelling;
• Evolution;
• Biodiversity.

Faculty of Commerce:

• Accounting;
• Business management;
• Economics;
• Finance;
• Marketing.

Faculty of Environment, Society and Design:

• Natural resources and engineering systems;
• Environmental design;
• Resource planning;
• Landscape architecture;
• Maori and Indigenous Development;
• Leisure and entertainment management;
• Social sciencies;
• Tourism and communication;
• Sports sciences.

Lincoln University has received international recognition for its high activity in agronomy and livestock research. Scientists make a great contribution to the development of the agricultural area. Within the walls of Lincoln University , the following discoveries were made:

• Global warming is forcing trees around the world to explore new territories;
• Dairy farms produce the largest number of greenhouse gases;
• Lincoln University Developed World's Largest Medical Scanning Processor;
• Scientists have found that tomato paste can saturate the body with antioxidants, unlike raw tomato.

Positions of the university in world rankings:

• ARWU World = 601-700;
• QS World = 319;
• THE World = 401–500.

There is a residence on campus, which is home to about 600 students. The university offers accommodation in a hostel with organized meals, student apartments, apartment rental. List of conditions:

• Rooms with private bathroom;
• Furniture;
• Internet access;
• Laundry (shared);
• Kitchens (general);
• Refrigerator.

The cost of living in residences depends on living conditions.

List of circles of interest and clubs:

• Wine Tasters Club;
• Alpine club;
• Gourmet club;
• Chess Club;
• Cinema club;
• Programming;
• Art;
• Music art;
• Farmers community.

List of sport sections:

• Rugby;
• Rock climbing;
• Cycling;
• Boxing;
• Martial arts school;
• Gymnastics;
• Basketball;
• Baseball;
• Tennis;
• Water polo;
• Volleyball;
• Swimming.

Lincoln University is a unique campus park with modern equipment and an ecological environment. The university is located near Christchurch, in the city of Dunedin, occupies 58 hectares and is located in the picturesque Canterbury Plain.

The University infrastructure is well developed:

• Modern educational buildings with advanced equipment;
• Library center;
  IT laboratories;
  World-class sports facilities;
  Cafes and canteens;
  Publishing center;
  Free parking;
  Farms;
  Dorms;
  Gym.

The main conditions for the admission of  foreign students are 1 year of study at a domestic university and the successful passing of the entrance exams. In addition, students will need to collect a package of documents, translate them into English and notarize them:

• Student application;
• Copy of the passport;
• High School Certificate or Bachelor's / Master's Degree;
• Scorecard;
• Language certificate.

Every year, the university awards scholarships to students (including foreign students) with good academic performance, merit in sports and creativity. For example, students can qualify for the NZ International Scholarship Program if they are enrolled in the following programs:

• Master of Business - Global Management and Marketing;
• Master of Business - Finance;
• Master of Professional Accounting (CPA);
• Master of Management in Agribusiness;
• Master of Management in Agricultural System;
• Master of Sports and Recreation Management;
• Master of Tourism Management;
• Master of International Rural Development.

Another scholarship is available to students on the programs:

• Master of Applied Computing;
• Master of Pest Management;
• Master of Precision Agriculture;
• Master of Science in Food Innovation;
• Master of Environment Management & Policy;
• Master of Wine and Viticulture (February only);
• Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience.

Freshman students of all undergraduate programs can apply for a scholarship:

• Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship;
• Lincoln University International Undergraduate Scholarship;
• Lincoln University international pathway merit scholarship.

Other types of scholarships:

• Fulbright New Zealand;
• Woolf fisher trust;
• John R Templin Scholarship;
• Rhodes Scholarship.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision