Subfield · Clinical Psychology · New Zealand
Clinical Psychology research in New Zealand
University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Clinical Psychology research in 2022–2025 (#79 worldwide), followed by University of Otago and University of Waikato.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #34 of 76 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 901
- Top-10% rate
- 21.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Clinical Psychology in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AucklandAuckland | #79 | 33.8 | 24.0% | 202 |
| 2 | University of OtagoDunedin | #192 | 20.4 | 21.9% | 158 |
| 3 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #220 | 18.3 | 28.0% | 61 |
| 4 | Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland | #287 | 14.3 | 20.3% | 104 |
| 5 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #438 | 7.9 | 25.6% | 68 |
| 6 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #444 | 7.7 | 22.3% | 78 |
| 7 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #554 | 4.3 | 19.4% | 72 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Clinical Psychology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Clinical Psychology researchers in New Zealand?
Janet Sayers, David M. Fergusson and L. John Horwood rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1Janet Sayers#7,903 worldwide overall542 citations · 13 works
- 2David M. Fergusson#21,755 worldwide overall1k citations · 29 works
- 3L. John Horwood#47,832 worldwide overall581 citations · 21 works
- 4Tony Ward#54,965 worldwide overall829 citations · 48 works
- 5John S. Werry#132,571 worldwide overall276 citations · 16 works
- 6Jeff Sigafoos#140,658 worldwide overall507 citations · 12 works
- 7Max Abbott#140,875 worldwide overall182 citations · 12 works
- 8Joseph M. Boden#142,750 worldwide overall316 citations · 20 works
- 9Peter R. Joyce#147,086 worldwide overall254 citations · 14 works
- 10John Read#152,562 worldwide overall169 citations · 11 works
- 11Ian R. H. Falloon#159,836 worldwide overall209 citations · 13 works
- 12Sally Merry#179,618 worldwide overall224 citations · 13 works
- 13John Hunter#212,019 worldwide overall152 citations · 12 works
- 14Devon L. L. Polaschek#232,809 worldwide overall151 citations · 11 works
- 15Roger Mulder#239,731 worldwide overall285 citations · 16 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Clinical Psychology