Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

7 Best Universities in New Zealand for Acting and Drama

We ranked the top 7 universities for Acting and Drama in New Zealand based on strict academic metrics. Based on 400.8K scholarly articles and 12.22M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Acting and Drama. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington

#25 in Oceania #477 in the World

70% Acceptance

21,833 Enrollment

1897 Founded

2

Auckland

University of Auckland

#7 in Oceania #170 in the World

73% Acceptance

21,240 Enrollment

1883 Founded

3

Dunedin

University of Otago

#12 in Oceania #306 in the World

73% Acceptance

21,240 Enrollment

1869 Founded

4

Christchurch

University of Canterbury

#22 in Oceania #448 in the World

72% Acceptance

17,299 Enrollment

1873 Founded

5

Hamilton

University of Waikato

#32 in Oceania #665 in the World

71% Acceptance

10,537 Enrollment

1964 Founded

6

Palmerston North

Massey University

#26 in Oceania #492 in the World

70% Acceptance

10,537 Enrollment

1963 Founded

7

Auckland

Auckland University of Technology

#36 in Oceania #818 in the World

91% Acceptance

10,537 Enrollment

2000 Founded