Lincoln University

Lincoln University is one of eight government universities in New Zealand, with a history stretching back more than a hundred and twenty five years.

The University is less than twenty five minutes from Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island. It has an established campus noted for its space and the quality of the environment.

The 58 hectare campus houses modern teaching spaces, an excellent library and campus facilities, and accommodation for approximately 650 students during the university year.

How the University Operates

Lincoln is governed by a Council which is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of the University and ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.

The Council appoints the Vice-Chancellor who as the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the managing the key activities of the University through delegations to senior managers.

The divisions of the University are:

• Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Bio-Protection and Ecology
• Commerce
• Environment, Society and Design.

Staff from the University's four academic divisions deliver teaching and research.

Responsibility for the University's commercial trading activities is delegated to Lincoln University Holdings Ltd.