5 Best Optometry universities in New Zealand [2024 Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in New Zealand ranked based on their research performance in Optometry. A graph of 14.9K citations received by 983 academic papers made by 5 universities in New Zealand was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Auckland

New Zealand | Auckland

For Optometry

#5 in Oceania

#40 in the World

Founded: 1883

2. University of Otago

New Zealand | Dunedin

For Optometry

#13 in Oceania

#310 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1869

3. Massey University

New Zealand | Palmerston North

For Optometry

#21 in Oceania

#460 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1963

4. University of Canterbury

New Zealand | Christchurch

For Optometry

#28 in Oceania

#803 in the World

Enrollment: 17,299
Founded: 1873

5. Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand | Wellington

For Optometry

#30 in Oceania

#927 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,833
Founded: 1897

The best cities to study Optometry in New Zealand based on the number of universities and their ranks are Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.