Country profile · 2026
7 of New Zealand's universities are ranked in the global Research Collaboration Index, led by University of Auckland. Together they anchor the nation's place in the world research network.
| # | University | Partners | Countries | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #95 | University of Auckland | 1156 | 79 | |
| #219 | University of Otago | 1102 | 79 | |
| #376 | University of Canterbury | 987 | 79 | |
| #485 | Auckland University of Technology | 985 | 78 | |
| #529 | Massey University | 998 | 72 | |
| #607 | Victoria University of Wellington | 971 | 70 | |
| #649 | University of Waikato | 886 | 72 |
Universities can verify their data, feature academics and video on their public page, onboard their academics as members and compete for the Subject Awards.