Field · Environmental Science · New Zealand
Environmental Science research in New Zealand
University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Environmental Science research in 2022–2025 (#245 worldwide), followed by University of Canterbury and University of Otago.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #44 of 125 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 3.7k
- Top-10% rate
- 21.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 14
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Environmental Science in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AucklandAuckland | #245 | 32.7 | 25.7% | 570 |
| 2 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #422 | 26.0 | 22.6% | 317 |
| 3 | University of OtagoDunedin | #506 | 23.8 | 19.3% | 380 |
| 4 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #707 | 19.7 | 20.7% | 261 |
| 5 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #751 | 19.0 | 22.8% | 264 |
| 6 | National Institute of Water and Atmospheric ResearchAuckland | #1,082 | 14.5 | 20.8% | 212 |
| 7 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #1,141 | 13.9 | 20.9% | 192 |
| 8 | Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland | #1,374 | 11.6 | 22.2% | 151 |
| 9 | Lincoln UniversityLincoln | #1,593 | 9.8 | 21.0% | 149 |
| 10 | Manaaki Whenua – Landcare ResearchLincoln | #1,595 | 9.8 | 20.4% | 153 |
| 11 | AgResearchLincoln | #1,949 | 7.3 | 15.9% | 108 |
| 12 | ScionRotorua | #2,162 | 6.1 | 26.1% | 84 |
| 13 | Cawthron InstituteNelson | #2,174 | 6.0 | 23.6% | 88 |
| 14 | GNS ScienceLower Hutt | #2,366 | 5.0 | 24.5% | 66 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Environmental Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Environmental Science researchers in New Zealand?
Colin R. Townsend, Simon F. Thrush and Russell C. Babcock rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1Colin R. Townsend#13,296 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 55 works
- 2Simon F. Thrush#46,292 worldwide overall667 citations · 36 works
- 3Russell C. Babcock#46,585 worldwide overall653 citations · 47 works
- 4J. Bastow Wilson#50,270 worldwide overall741 citations · 42 works
- 5Philip E. Hulme#57,922 worldwide overall586 citations · 39 works
- 6Mark J. Costello#96,233 worldwide overall509 citations · 51 works
- 7Brent Clothier#112,951 worldwide overall507 citations · 45 works
- 8Bruce W. Melville#134,853 worldwide overall617 citations · 50 works
- 9John C. Montgomery#145,934 worldwide overall362 citations · 49 works
- 10Robert Poulin#167,348 worldwide overall524 citations · 69 works
- 11David P. Hamilton#184,149 worldwide overall765 citations · 88 works
- 12Asaad Y. Shamseldin#226,283 worldwide overall357 citations · 48 works
- 13Louis A. Schipper#399,979 worldwide overall330 citations · 47 works
- 14Jiafa Luo#452,035 worldwide overall282 citations · 38 works
- 15Andrew Jeffs#505,559 worldwide overall312 citations · 64 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Environmental Science