Founded in 1878, Lincoln University, New Zealand is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Lincoln (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Canterbury. This institution also has a branch campus in Christchurch. Officially recognized by the Tertiary Education Commission of New Zealand, Lincoln University, New Zealand (LU) is a small coeducational New Zealand higher education institution. Lincoln University, New Zealand (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.