Domain · Life Sciences · New Zealand
Life Sciences research in New Zealand
University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#355 worldwide), followed by University of Otago and Springer Nature (New Zealand).
- New Zealand's world rank
- #46 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 6.9k
- Top-10% rate
- 22.3%
- Ranked institutions
- 18
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AucklandAuckland | #355 | 34.5 | 23.2% | 1,122 |
| 2 | University of OtagoDunedin | #440 | 32.1 | 22.8% | 906 |
| 3 | Springer Nature (New Zealand)Auckland | #879 | 24.4 | 36.4% | 94 |
| 4 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #1,529 | 18.2 | 25.5% | 684 |
| 5 | Ministry of EducationWellington | #2,026 | 15.0 | 37.9% | 130 |
| 6 | Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland | #2,224 | 14.0 | 22.7% | 252 |
| 7 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #2,303 | 13.6 | 20.3% | 293 |
| 8 | Lincoln UniversityLincoln | #2,391 | 13.2 | 26.6% | 323 |
| 9 | Plant & Food ResearchAuckland | #2,601 | 12.2 | 27.7% | 312 |
| 10 | AgResearchLincoln | #3,052 | 10.5 | 18.6% | 396 |
| 11 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #3,169 | 10.1 | 21.0% | 275 |
| 12 | Maurice Wilkins CentreAuckland | #3,865 | 7.8 | 22.5% | 71 |
| 13 | Riddet InstitutePalmerston North | #4,423 | 6.3 | 37.8% | 111 |
| 14 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #4,487 | 6.2 | 19.8% | 175 |
| 15 | PharmacWellington | #5,382 | 4.1 | 5.9% | 136 |
| 16 | Manaaki Whenua – Landcare ResearchLincoln | #5,691 | 3.5 | 19.8% | 195 |
| 17 | ScionRotorua | #6,389 | 2.2 | 21.2% | 68 |
| 18 | Ministry for Primary IndustriesWellington | #6,912 | 135.0 | 10.2% | 75 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in New Zealand?
John Hodgson, Eric H. C. McKenzie and S. D. Wratten rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1John Hodgson#2,291 worldwide overall2.1k citations · 104 works
- 2Eric H. C. McKenzie#4,466 worldwide overall1.7k citations · 131 works
- 3S. D. Wratten#56,276 worldwide overall559 citations · 84 works
- 4Harjinder Singh#156,180 worldwide overall753 citations · 89 works
- 5Robert R. Jackson#206,009 worldwide overall317 citations · 71 works
- 6William A. Denny#223,507 worldwide overall468 citations · 71 works
- 7D. M. Suckling#530,980 worldwide overall175 citations · 84 works
- 8Charles S. Brennan#552,775 worldwide overall289 citations · 70 works
- 9Mike Steel#621,032 worldwide overall286 citations · 70 works
- 10Zhi‐Qiang Zhang#701,986 worldwide overall205 citations · 109 works
- 11Margaret A. Brimble#800,906 worldwide overall242 citations · 70 works
- 12Dorian J. Garrick#830,871 worldwide overall172 citations · 138 works
- 13N. López‐Villalobos#840,196 worldwide overall115 citations · 91 works
- 14Richard A. B. Leschen#843,095 worldwide overall109 citations · 78 works
- 15Jason W. Johnston#1,158,626 worldwide overall65 citations · 72 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Life Sciences