Subfield · Ecology · New Zealand
Ecology research in New Zealand
University of Otago ranks first in New Zealand for Ecology research in 2022–2025 (#141 worldwide), followed by University of Auckland and Massey University.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #26 of 70 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 21.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Ecology in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of OtagoDunedin | #141 | 22.2 | 21.3% | 143 |
| 2 | University of AucklandAuckland | #173 | 19.0 | 25.4% | 152 |
| 3 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #258 | 12.7 | 23.5% | 86 |
| 4 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #377 | 6.7 | 20.6% | 73 |
| 5 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #379 | 6.6 | 23.4% | 64 |
| 6 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #435 | 4.5 | 20.7% | 61 |
| 7 | National Institute of Water and Atmospheric ResearchAuckland | #448 | 4.0 | 20.7% | 68 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Ecology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Ecology researchers in New Zealand?
James G. Ross, Colin R. Townsend and Vladimir Nikora rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1James G. Ross#11,533 worldwide overall853 citations · 14 works
- 2Colin R. Townsend#13,296 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 26 works
- 3Vladimir Nikora#40,449 worldwide overall583 citations · 16 works
- 4Simon F. Thrush#46,292 worldwide overall667 citations · 13 works
- 5Russell C. Babcock#46,585 worldwide overall653 citations · 20 works
- 6Philip E. Hulme#57,922 worldwide overall586 citations · 13 works
- 7Raphaël K. Didham#82,605 worldwide overall561 citations · 14 works
- 8Graeme Caughley#93,380 worldwide overall661 citations · 20 works
- 9Mark J. Costello#96,233 worldwide overall509 citations · 18 works
- 10Dave Kelly#98,229 worldwide overall388 citations · 16 works
- 11Ashley A. Rowden#116,678 worldwide overall402 citations · 15 works
- 12Gary Brierley#125,163 worldwide overall279 citations · 12 works
- 13Bruce W. Melville#134,853 worldwide overall617 citations · 24 works
- 14Michael J. Winterbourn#139,636 worldwide overall327 citations · 12 works
- 15John C. Montgomery#145,934 worldwide overall362 citations · 22 works