The University of Canterbury ranked 3rd in New Zealand, 448th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 207 research topics. The University of Canterbury ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 46,761 academic publications and 1,290,110 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 335 notable alumni.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Environmental Science in New Zealand and 432nd in the World with 24,244 publications made and 736,199 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Canterbury ranked 3rd for Engineering in New Zealand and 556th in the World with 23,700 publications made and 677,958 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Canterbury ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in New Zealand and 494th in the World with 23,114 publications made and 649,732 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Biology in New Zealand and 682nd in the World with 22,551 publications made and 683,734 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Canterbury ranked 3rd for Physics in New Zealand and 595th in the World with 22,088 publications made and 650,847 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Computer Science in New Zealand and 529th in the World with 18,558 publications made and 520,473 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Chemistry in New Zealand and 765th in the World with 18,151 publications made and 559,708 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Canterbury ranked 5th for Medicine in New Zealand and 802nd in the World with 13,246 publications made and 396,029 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
The University of Canterbury ranked 5th for Psychology in New Zealand and 533rd in the World with 9,715 publications made and 295,823 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Mathematics in New Zealand and 527th in the World with 9,142 publications made and 269,155 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Canterbury ranked 5th for Business in New Zealand and 427th in the World with 8,643 publications made and 227,400 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Canterbury ranked 5th for Economics in New Zealand and 415th in the World with 6,230 publications made and 166,864 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Canterbury ranked 4th for Art & Design in New Zealand and 350th in the World with 4,997 publications made and 117,924 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
