Subfield · Sociology and Political Science · New Zealand
Sociology and Political Science research in New Zealand
University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#114 worldwide), followed by Victoria University of Wellington and University of Otago.
- New Zealand's world rank
- #40 of 122 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.4k
- Top-10% rate
- 28.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in New Zealand?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AucklandAuckland | #114 | 39.7 | 31.8% | 532 |
| 2 | Victoria University of WellingtonWellington | #226 | 31.0 | 26.2% | 331 |
| 3 | University of OtagoDunedin | #264 | 29.0 | 25.8% | 324 |
| 4 | Massey UniversityPalmerston North | #336 | 25.9 | 34.1% | 250 |
| 5 | University of CanterburyChristchurch | #345 | 25.6 | 35.9% | 180 |
| 6 | University of WaikatoHamilton | #513 | 20.5 | 31.6% | 199 |
| 7 | Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland | #536 | 20.0 | 21.8% | 240 |
Institutions in New Zealand above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Sociology and Political Science researchers in New Zealand?
Chris Ryan, C. Michael Hall and Michael A. Peters rank highest among researchers based in New Zealand.
- 1Chris Ryan#11,734 worldwide overall943 citations · 46 works
- 2C. Michael Hall#23,259 worldwide overall2.2k citations · 124 works
- 3Michael A. Peters#520,606 worldwide overall523 citations · 73 works
- 4Ian Yeoman#712,970 worldwide overall149 citations · 35 works
- 5Fang Fang#888,460 worldwide overall116 citations · 65 works
How New Zealand compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science