from the previous year) from 75 countries.
== Academic profile ==
=== Academic reputation ===
In the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (published 2025), the university attained a position of #407 (7th nationally).
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 (published 2024), the university attained a position of #501-600 (6-8th nationally).
In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, the university attained a tied position of #1178 (8th nationally).
=== Research ===
Lincoln University has had an Entomology Research Collection since the late 1960s, which is now the third-largest entomology collection in New Zealand, containing approximately 500,000 specimens and about 60 types.
== Notable people ==
=== Alumni ===
Richie McCaw – former All Blacks Captain
Sam Whitelock – All Black
Andy Ellis – former All Black
Maggie Barry – National MP
Col Campbell (1933–2012) – TV/radio presenter
Turi Carroll – President of the New Zealand Māori Council
David …