The University of Waikato ranked 6th in New Zealand, 635th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 185 research topics. The University of Waikato ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 26,139 academic publications and 720,146 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 84 notable alumni.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in New Zealand and 586th in the World with 16,573 publications made and 431,054 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Environmental Science in New Zealand and 667th in the World with 13,519 publications made and 402,740 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Biology in New Zealand and 1036th in the World with 11,603 publications made and 393,976 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Engineering in New Zealand and 766th in the World with 10,377 publications made and 307,744 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Computer Science in New Zealand and 598th in the World with 10,012 publications made and 310,392 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Physics in New Zealand and 966th in the World with 9,480 publications made and 289,755 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Chemistry in New Zealand and 1161st in the World with 7,935 publications made and 272,805 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Waikato ranked 7th for Psychology in New Zealand and 661st in the World with 6,967 publications made and 184,236 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology.
The University of Waikato ranked 7th for Medicine in New Zealand and 1229th in the World with 6,798 publications made and 166,667 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
The University of Waikato ranked 7th for Business in New Zealand and 505th in the World with 6,699 publications made and 180,404 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Mathematics in New Zealand and 583rd in the World with 6,402 publications made and 227,040 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Economics in New Zealand and 440th in the World with 5,947 publications made and 142,592 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Art & Design in New Zealand and 449th in the World with 3,840 publications made and 69,839 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
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.
