Field · Physics and Astronomy · New Zealand
Physics and Astronomy research in New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington ranks first in New Zealand for Physics and Astronomy research in 2022–2025 (#823 worldwide), followed by University of Otago and University of Auckland.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #54 of 79 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 624
- Top-10% rate
- 18.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 4
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physics and Astronomy in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #823 | 9.4 | 18.8% | 117 |
| 2 | University of OtagoDunedin | #970 | 7.1 | 19.5% | 81 |
| 3 | University of AucklandAuckland | #1,105 | 5.4 | 17.8% | 146 |
| 4 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #1,503 | 123.0 | 17.8% | 77 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physics and Astronomy, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Physics and Astronomy researchers in New Zealand?
Matt Visser rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1Matt Visser#75,055 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 170 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Physics and Astronomy