The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th in New Zealand, 524th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. The Victoria University of Wellington ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 49,780 academic publications and 999,298 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 394 notable alumni.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in New Zealand and 289th in the World with 32,692 publications made and 612,707 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th for Environmental Science in New Zealand and 441st in the World with 24,703 publications made and 552,708 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th for Biology in New Zealand and 775th in the World with 21,825 publications made and 541,490 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 3rd for Computer Science in New Zealand and 474th in the World with 20,321 publications made and 453,725 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cognitive Science.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th for Engineering in New Zealand and 677th in the World with 19,494 publications made and 416,667 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th for Physics in New Zealand and 691st in the World with 17,238 publications made and 379,610 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 3rd for Psychology in New Zealand and 426th in the World with 13,722 publications made and 309,248 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 5th for Chemistry in New Zealand and 982nd in the World with 13,673 publications made and 343,329 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 6th for Medicine in New Zealand and 895th in the World with 12,914 publications made and 273,799 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 3rd for Business in New Zealand and 307th in the World with 12,795 publications made and 211,784 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 4th for Economics in New Zealand and 291st in the World with 10,192 publications made and 153,269 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 3rd for Mathematics in New Zealand and 471st in the World with 9,796 publications made and 238,776 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Actuarial Science.
The Victoria University of Wellington ranked 2nd for Art & Design in New Zealand and 220th in the World with 8,021 publications made and 112,110 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
