The University of Waikato ranked 6th in New Zealand, 665th in the global 2026 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 27,055 academic publications and 768,594 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 94 notable alumni.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in New Zealand and 583rd in the World with 17,153 publications made and 462,441 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Environmental Science in New Zealand and 673rd in the World with 13,962 publications made and 429,867 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Biology in New Zealand and 1048th in the World with 11,905 publications made and 421,282 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Engineering in New Zealand and 781st in the World with 10,604 publications made and 326,395 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 607th in the World with 10,254 publications made and 329,263 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Physics in New Zealand and 976th in the World with 9,685 publications made and 308,313 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 1170th in the World with 8,102 publications made and 295,574 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 667th in the World with 7,161 publications made and 199,963 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Waikato ranked 7th for Medicine in New Zealand and 1234th in the World with 7,062 publications made and 179,314 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
The University of Waikato ranked 7th for Business in New Zealand and 504th in the World with 6,855 publications made and 193,408 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Waikato ranked 6th for Mathematics in New Zealand and 584th in the World with 6,501 publications made and 245,050 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 437th in the World with 6,092 publications made and 153,715 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 453rd in the World with 3,913 publications made and 73,595 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.
