Field · Arts and Humanities · New Zealand
Arts and Humanities research in New Zealand
University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Arts and Humanities research in 2022–2025 (#53 worldwide), followed by Victoria University of Wellington and University of Otago.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #36 of 106 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.5k
- Top-10% rate
- 25.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Arts and Humanities in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AucklandAuckland | #53 | 47.8 | 31.8% | 373 |
| 2 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #333 | 23.6 | 25.5% | 282 |
| 3 | University of OtagoDunedin | #572 | 16.5 | 20.4% | 181 |
| 4 | Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland | #729 | 13.3 | 22.4% | 143 |
| 5 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #739 | 13.1 | 24.4% | 94 |
| 6 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #895 | 10.6 | 36.8% | 94 |
| 7 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #899 | 10.5 | 28.3% | 108 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Arts and Humanities, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Arts and Humanities researchers in New Zealand?
Rod Ellis, Paul Nation and Janet Holmes rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1Rod Ellis#3,086 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 44 works
- 2Paul Nation#17,763 worldwide overall569 citations · 36 works
- 3Janet Holmes#19,540 worldwide overall658 citations · 36 works
- 4Anthony Spalinger#65,539 worldwide overall83 citations · 39 works
- 5Peter J. Smith#471,123 worldwide overall611 citations · 55 works
- 6Laurie Bauer#487,488 worldwide overall145 citations · 50 works
- 7Michael A. Peters#520,606 worldwide overall523 citations · 76 works
- 8James Silk Buckingham#1,059,005 worldwide overall4 citations · 40 works
- 9Joanne Wilkes#1,225,106 worldwide overall7 citations · 66 works
- 10Various Various#1,299,936 worldwide overall9 citations · 47 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Arts and Humanities