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Lincoln (NZ) vs Waikato

Lincoln University and University of Waikato are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Lincoln (NZ): ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh
  • Waikato: ₹46 lakh – ₹58 lakh
  • Lincoln (NZ) cheaper by ≈ ₹0.9 lakh
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Lincoln (NZ) or Waikato: which is better for Indian students?

Lincoln (NZ) costs less: about ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh in total versus ₹46 lakh – ₹58 lakh for Waikato — a difference of roughly ₹0.9 lakh. Lincoln (NZ) is known for land-based university near Christchurch; Waikato for University known for cyber security and business. Both offer Business Analytics, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Lincoln (NZ) vs Waikato

Total cost
Lincoln (NZ): ₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh · Waikato: ₹46 lakh – ₹58 lakh
Location
Lincoln (NZ): Lincoln · Waikato: Hamilton
Type
Lincoln (NZ): Public · Waikato: Public

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Lincoln (NZ) vs Waikato: the numbers

Lincoln (NZ) vs Waikato: the numbers
ItemLincoln (NZ)Waikato
CityLincolnHamilton
TypePublicPublic
Known forLand-based university near ChristchurchUniversity known for cyber security and business
TuitionNZD 28,000 – NZD 38,000 a yearNZD 28,000 – NZD 40,000 a year
Living costs usedNZD 20,000 a yearNZD 20,000 a year
Total in ₹₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh₹46 lakh – ₹58 lakh
Programs we coverBusiness AnalyticsComputer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security, Business Analytics
Official websitelincoln.ac.nzwaikato.ac.nz

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Lincoln (NZ) if…

You want land-based university near Christchurch and life in Christchurch.

Pick Waikato if…

You want University known for cyber security and business and life in Dunedin, Hamilton & Palmerston North.

Cost

Lincoln (NZ) saves about ₹0.9 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Business Analytics curricula, electives and outcomes.

Living costs

Living costs in each city

Living costs in each city
CityRoom a monthYearly budget
ChristchurchNZD 800 – NZD 1,200NZD 20,000 – NZD 24,800
Dunedin, Hamilton & Palmerston NorthNZD 700 – NZD 1,100NZD 18,800 – NZD 23,600

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Lincoln (NZ), by about ₹0.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹46 lakh – ₹56 lakh vs ₹46 lakh – ₹58 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Lincoln (NZ) is known for land-based university near Christchurch; Waikato for University known for cyber security and business. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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