New Zealand sees decline in rankings as employer reputation indicator scores in other countries soar, but some stand-out performances in sport-related subjects.
London, March 12th: International higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have today released the 15th annual edition of, and its largest ever, the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The rankings provide an independent comparative analysis of the performance of more than 18,300 individual academic offerings, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities found in 100 locations across the world, across 55 academic disciplines and five broad faculty areas.1 They are part of the annual QS World University Rankings portfolio, which was consulted 80 million times in 2024, and covered 134,000 times by media and institutions worldwide.
- 113 entries from New Zealand feature in the top 200, 21 more than last year.
- Massey University’s Veterinary Science entry breaks into the global top 20, meaning two entries from New Zealand in top 20
- The University of Auckland most successful New Zealand institution this year, with 14 of its 51 entries improving
- However, 110 of the 216 entries from New Zealand have dropped in this iteration
- Universities need to do more to meet employer expectations with 75% of entries see drops in employer reputation indicator scores
- Universities continue to excel in Sports-related subjects – 14 entries improving their ranking in their respective subjects
Focus New Zealand
In two key broad subject areas – Social Sciences & Management and Arts & Humanities – all but one institution fell. The University of Auckland increased its ranking in Social Sciences & Management by six to reach 63rd and in Arts & Humanities it rose by nine to be ranked joint 61.
In Natural Sciences, The University of Auckland rose by 25 places to be ranked joint 146 and the University of Otago increased its position by three to be ranked joint 374th worldwide. The other three institutions fell in this broad subject area. The University of Auckland also increased its ranking in the Engineering & Technology broad subject area by 22 and is ranked joint 105. The other two institutions from the country included in the ranking for this area fell.
All three New Zealand universities in the Life Sciences & Medicine broad subject range fell.
In future-critical fields such as AI, digital, and green technologies—spotlighted in the recently launched QS World Future Skills Index—New Zealand’s universities have room to expand their influence. While the Computer Science & Information Systems at seven universities feature in the ranking, of the 103 ranked Data Science & Artificial Intelligence entries, none are from New Zealand.
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Table 1. New Zealand compared |
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Country |
Total entries |
Up |
Same ranking |
Down |
New |
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New Zealand |
216 |
26 |
12% |
71 |
33% |
110 |
51% |
9 |
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Hong Kong |
257 |
181 |
70% |
35 |
14% |
16 |
6% |
25 |
|
China |
1389 |
838 |
60% |
132 |
10% |
53 |
4% |
366 |
|
Korea |
617 |
330 |
53% |
69 |
11% |
80 |
13% |
138 |
|
USA |
3686 |
914 |
25% |
1132 |
31% |
1320 |
36% |
320 |
|
Australia |
944 |
215 |
23% |
316 |
33% |
354 |
38% |
59 |
|
UK |
1883 |
384 |
20% |
657 |
35% |
701 |
37% |
141 |
The University of Auckland ranks highest in each of the five broad faculty areas.
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Table 2. Five highest ranked broad faculty areas in New Zealand |
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Broad Faculty Area |
University |
2025 Rank |
2024 comparison |
Number of NZ unis in 2025 |
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Arts & Humanities |
The University of Auckland |
61 |
+9 |
7 |
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Engineering & Technology |
The University of Auckland |
107 |
+22 |
3 |
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Life Sciences & Medicine |
The University of Auckland |
15 |
-4 |
3 |
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Natural Sciences |
The University of Auckland |
146 |
+25 |
5 |
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Social Sciences & Management |
The University of Auckland |
63 |
+6 |
7 |
Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President at QS, said: “New Zealand has historically batted well above its weight in the international higher education landscape. However, like other popular study destinations, it is being challenged by new players on the global education market, which is evident in this year QS World University Ranking by Subject. Institutions will need to continue improving their outcomes for students and ensuring they are producing graduates and talent that industry is calling out for. While the University of Auckland continues to be the most represented institution in the ranking from New Zealand, Massey University and The University of Otago have some star performances in certain subjects. The country is continuing to look internationally for talent and skills, as outlined in the recent Going for Growth plan, international students are one key source of expertise, knowledge and connections. The academic quality of New Zealand’s research sector continues to be highly regarded internationally.”
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Table 3. New Zealand Rankings entries by indicator |
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Up |
Neutral |
Down |
New |
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Academic reputation |
101 |
47% |
2 |
1% |
104 |
48% |
9 |
4% |
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Employer reputation |
38 |
18% |
6 |
3% |
163 |
75% |
9 |
4% |
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Citations per paper |
106 |
49% |
1 |
0% |
92 |
43% |
17 |
8% |
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H-Index |
89 |
41% |
2 |
1% |
97 |
45% |
28 |
13% |
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International research network (by broad faculty area) |
35 |
16% |
0 |
0% |
59 |
27% |
122 |
56% |
Employer Reputation is an area where New Zealand universities lag behind global competitors. The reputation of New Zealand graduates among employers has declined for 163 of the entries featured in this edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. However, results from the International Research Network (IRN) Index—measuring the extent to which institutions diversify their global research partnerships—suggest that New Zealand universities are making a concerted effort to strengthen their international collaborations. In contrast, Academic Reputation has improved for 47% of entries from the country featured in this year’s rankings. Additionally, Research Citations per Paper data from Elsevier Scopus indicates that rankings have improved for 49% of entries. Similarly, H-Index scores, which measure both the productivity and impact of academics based on citation performance, highlight strong performance among universities in New Zealand.
Sowter added: “With rapid transformations in the world of work already underway, higher education is under mounting pressure to evolve, ensuring that students, universities, and industries all benefit from the teaching they offer. The significant decline in employer reputation for many New Zealand entries should serve as a wake-up call for higher education providers. They cannot afford to rest on their laurels—they must continue embedding in-demand skills into curricula and fostering stronger industry collaboration to equip graduates to drive real change in the future.”
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Table 4. New Zealand’s top ranked entries compared to rest of world (broad faculty and narrow subjects) |
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Country |
Total entries |
Top 1 |
Top 3 |
Top 10 |
Top 20 |
Top 50 |
Top 100 |
Top 200 |
Top 500 |
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New Zealand |
216 |
2 |
+1 |
10 |
-8 |
52 |
-4 |
113 |
+21 |
204 |
+3 |
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United States |
3686 |
37 |
No change |
89 |
+1 |
270 |
No change |
498 |
+51 |
920 |
+81 |
1468 |
+151 |
2301 |
+280 |
3408 |
+515 |
|
UK |
1883 |
18 |
+2 |
62 |
-5 |
155 |
-8 |
242 |
+7 |
441 |
+15 |
775 |
+73 |
1262 |
+139 |
1770 |
+225 |
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Switzerland |
266 |
4 |
No change |
7 |
+1 |
32 |
-3 |
46 |
+6 |
64 |
-1 |
105 |
-2 |
196 |
+23 |
258 |
+45 |
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Netherlands |
398 |
2 |
No change |
5 |
-2 |
14 |
-1 |
31 |
-2 |
85 |
-11 |
192 |
+24 |
305 |
+45 |
394 |
+71 |
|
Italy |
730 |
1 |
No change |
1 |
No change |
7 |
-1 |
17 |
-1 |
45 |
-8 |
154 |
+8 |
336 |
+29 |
651 |
+117 |
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Singapore |
114 |
5 |
+4 |
34 |
+6 |
57 |
+6 |
84 |
+7 |
96 |
+5 |
107 |
+8 |
112 |
+10 |
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China |
1389 |
4 |
+4 |
21 |
+13 |
81 |
+48 |
231 |
+103 |
436 |
+180 |
698 |
+228 |
1255 |
+443 |
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Australia |
994 |
3 |
-1 |
13 |
-4 |
31 |
-20 |
204 |
+1 |
403 |
+28 |
611 |
+50 |
909 |
+131 |
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Canada |
764 |
2 |
+1 |
16 |
-2 |
51 |
-7 |
161 |
+10 |
246 |
+19 |
434 |
+37 |
707 |
+85 |
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Hong Kong |
257 |
2 |
+1 |
6 |
+2 |
31 |
+16 |
108 |
+38 |
173 |
+44 |
216 |
+41 |
254 |
+54 |
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France |
655 |
1 |
-4 |
6 |
+1 |
19 |
-5 |
78 |
+4 |
169 |
+24 |
327 |
+40 |
597 |
+114 |
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Sweden |
254 |
1 |
No change |
5 |
+1 |
6 |
-4 |
26 |
-4 |
82 |
-7 |
167 |
-6 |
243 |
-5 |
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Japan |
558 |
3 |
-1 |
18 |
+2 |
74 |
+8 |
159 |
+23 |
288 |
+35 |
494 |
+96 |
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Germany |
929 |
3 |
-2 |
13 |
-3 |
84 |
-13 |
236 |
+11 |
480 |
+38 |
854 |
+122 |
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Korea |
617 |
2 |
+2 |
10 |
+7 |
102 |
+59 |
213 |
+96 |
329 |
+123 |
545 |
+166 |
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Denmark |
180 |
2 |
+2 |
7 |
-1 |
30 |
-3 |
73 |
No change |
124 |
+6 |
175 |
+2 |
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Saudi Arabia |
217 |
0 |
-1 |
2 |
No change |
5 |
+1 |
13 |
-1 |
43 |
+7 |
97 |
+10 |
182 |
+52 |
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Finland |
148 |
2 |
+1 |
3 |
No change |
11 |
-1 |
32 |
No change |
61 |
-5 |
125 |
-12 |
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Best performing institutions in New Zealand:
- The University of Auckland is once again the most represented institution from New Zealand in the World University Rankings by Subject, with 51 entries. It is also top in the country in each of the five broad faculty areas.
- University of Otago is home to the highest ranked entry in the country, with its Sports-related subject ranking placing it at 11th worldwide, up one place since last year.
- Massey University’s Veterinary Science entry has broken into the global top 20, improving its positioning by two spots, to be ranked 19th overall.
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Table 5. Results by institution |
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Institution |
2025 entries count |
2025 best rank |
Entry |
2024 best rank |
Ups |
Downs |
Unchanged |
New |
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The University of Auckland
|
51 |
24 |
Sports-related Subjects |
21 |
14 |
17 |
19 |
1 |
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University of Otago |
40 |
11 |
Sports-related Subjects |
12 |
2 |
23 |
13 |
2 |
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Victoria University of Wellington |
39 |
51 |
Development Studies |
48 |
1 |
23 |
12 |
3 |
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University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
30 |
51 |
Geography |
51 |
2 |
19 |
8 |
1 |
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Massey University |
25 |
19 |
Veterinary Science |
21 |
3 |
16 |
5 |
1 |
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University of Waikato |
15 |
101 |
Sports-related Subjects |
51 |
1 |
4 |
9 |
1 |
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
13 |
38 |
Sports-related Subjects |
28 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
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Lincoln University |
3 |
101 |
Hospitality & Leisure Management and Agriculture & Forestry |
51 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Most improved rankings
Among the 21 entries that have improved their positions this year, three are broad faculty areas. The University of Auckland saw its entries in Natural Sciences rise to joint 146 worldwide and its Engineering & Technology ranking rise to joint 107. Massey University in turn saw its Arts & Humanities entry rise by 16 places to joint 322. Of the 18 subject entries improving this year, 12 are entries from the University of Auckland.
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Table 6. New Zealand’s subject entries that have improved this year |
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Institution |
Subject |
2025 rank |
2024 rank |
Change |
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The University of Auckland |
Archaeology |
27 |
39 |
+12 |
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The University of Auckland |
Arts & Humanities |
61 |
70 |
+9 |
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The University of Auckland |
Mathematics |
98 |
105 |
+7 |
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The University of Auckland |
Social Sciences & Management |
63 |
69 |
+6 |
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The University of Auckland |
Sociology |
89 |
95 |
+6 |
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The University of Auckland |
Sports-related Subjects |
24 |
28 |
+4 |
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University of Otago |
Natural Sciences |
374 |
377 |
+3 |
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The University of Auckland |
Education |
34 |
37 |
+3 |
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The University of Auckland |
Computer Science & Information Systems |
96 |
99 |
+3 |
|
Massey University |
Veterinary Science |
19 |
21 |
+2 |
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The University of Auckland |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies |
51-100 |
101-140 |
1 band |
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University of Otago |
Sports-related Subjects |
11 |
12 |
+1 |
|
University of Waikato |
Sociology |
201-250 |
251-300 |
1 band |
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The University of Auckland |
Philosophy |
51-100 |
101-150 |
1 band |
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
Nursing |
101-150 |
151-200 |
1 band |
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Victoria University of Wellington |
Mathematics |
251-300 |
301-350 |
1 band |
|
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
Law |
151-200 |
201-250 |
1 band |
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The University of Auckland |
Engineering – Electrical & Electronic |
118 |
119 |
+1 |
|
Lincoln University |
Economics & Econometrics |
451-500 |
501-550 |
1 band |
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
Computer Science & Information Systems |
401-450 |
451-500 |
1 band |
|
Massey University |
Computer Science & Information Systems |
551-600 |
601-650 |
1 band |
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University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
Business & Management Studies |
301-350 |
351-400 |
1 band |
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The University of Auckland |
Art & Design |
101-150 |
151-200 |
1 band |
The University of Auckland also dominates in the highest ranked entry per subject or broad faculty areas, with 49 top or joint top positions in the country.
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Table 7. Subjects by order of prevalence among New Zealand’s entries |
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Subject |
2025 count |
2024 count |
2025 Rank |
Top Ranked University |
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Economics & Econometrics |
8 |
8 |
112 |
The University of Auckland |
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Social Sciences & Management |
7 |
7 |
63 |
The University of Auckland |
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Arts & Humanities |
7 |
7 |
61 |
The University of Auckland |
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Education |
7 |
7 |
34 |
The University of Auckland |
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Computer Science & Information Systems |
7 |
7 |
96 |
The University of Auckland |
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Business & Management Studies |
7 |
7 |
117 |
The University of Auckland |
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Accounting & Finance |
7 |
7 |
66 |
The University of Auckland |
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Sociology |
6 |
6 |
89 |
The University of Auckland |
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Psychology |
6 |
6 |
51 |
The University of Auckland |
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Geography |
6 |
6 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
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Natural Sciences |
5 |
5 |
146 |
The University of Auckland |
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Physics & Astronomy |
5 |
5 |
201-250 |
The University of Auckland |
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Medicine |
5 |
5 |
119 |
The University of Auckland |
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Law |
5 |
5 |
59 |
The University of Auckland |
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Hospitality & Leisure Management |
5 |
5 |
51-100 |
AUT |
University of Otago |
The University of Auckland |
|
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Environmental Sciences |
5 |
7 |
149 |
The University of Auckland |
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English Language & Literature |
5 |
5 |
54 |
The University of Auckland |
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Chemistry |
5 |
5 |
159 |
The University of Auckland |
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Biological Sciences |
5 |
5 |
161 |
The University of Auckland |
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Agriculture & Forestry |
5 |
5 |
67 |
Massey University |
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Geophysics |
4 |
4 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Geology |
4 |
4 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Sports-related Subjects |
4 |
4 |
11 |
University of Otago |
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Politics & International Studies |
4 |
4 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
Victoria University of Wellington |
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Philosophy |
4 |
4 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Nursing |
4 |
4 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Modern Languages |
4 |
4 |
79 |
The University of Auckland |
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Linguistics |
4 |
5 |
58 |
The University of Auckland |
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Engineering – Electrical & Electronic |
4 |
4 |
118 |
The University of Auckland |
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Earth & Marine Sciences |
4 |
4 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Development Studies |
4 |
3 |
51-100 |
Massey University |
The University of Auckland |
Victoria University of Wellington |
|
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Communication & Media Studies |
4 |
4 |
101-150 |
Massey University |
The University of Auckland |
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Classics & Ancient History |
4 |
0 |
51-150 |
The University of Auckland |
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
University of Otago |
Victoria University of Wellington |
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Archaeology |
4 |
2 |
27 |
The University of Auckland |
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Life Sciences & Medicine |
3 |
4 |
93 |
The University of Auckland |
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Engineering & Technology |
3 |
3 |
107 |
The University of Auckland |
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Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies |
3 |
3 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
University of Otago |
Victoria University of Wellington |
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|
History |
3 |
3 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing |
3 |
3 |
115 |
The University of Auckland |
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Architecture / Built Environment |
3 |
3 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Anthropology |
3 |
2 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
2 |
2 |
77 |
The University of Auckland |
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Performing Arts |
2 |
2 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Mathematics |
2 |
4 |
98 |
The University of Auckland |
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Engineering – Civil & Structural |
2 |
2 |
48 |
The University of Auckland |
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Engineering – Chemical |
2 |
3 |
151-200 |
The University of Auckland |
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Art & Design |
2 |
3 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Anatomy & Physiology |
2 |
3 |
35 |
University of Otago |
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Marketing |
1 |
1 |
46 |
The University of Auckland |
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Veterinary Science |
1 |
1 |
19 |
Massey University |
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Statistics & Operational Research |
1 |
1 |
101-150 |
The University of Auckland |
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Social Policy & Administration |
1 |
1 |
51-100 |
The University of Auckland |
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Materials Science |
1 |
1 |
151-200 |
The University of Auckland |
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Library & Information Management |
1 |
1 |
51-100 |
Victoria University of Wellington |
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Dentistry |
1 |
1 |
44 |
University of Otago |
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Global highlights
The 2025 QS World University Ranking by Subject is the largest ever edition, with more than 18,300 individual academic offerings, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities in 100 locations across the world. The results are drawn from five indicators – academic and employer reputation based on a global survey of 175,000+ academics and 100,000+ employers, research citations per paper, H-index, and international research network
Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, said: “Our largest-ever subjects rankings continues to illuminate factors influencing the quality of higher education institutions globally. The countries that have traditionally led international university rankings, despite continuing to dominate the top places, are beginning to be challenged by developing higher education markets. This is evident in the strong performances of countries in Asia and the Middle East this year – a trend that is likely to only continue given the financial hardships universities in the US, UK, Australia and Canada are facing.”
- US universities lead in 32 subjects. Harvard University is the world’s strongest-performing institution, ranking first in 15 disciplines. It is followed by MIT which leads in 11 subjects.
- UK institutions top 18 subject tables, with the University of Cambridge leading in four.
- Canada is home to two top three global entries and the University of British Columbia is joint top in the world for number of subjects featured in the ranking this year with 52 mentions.
- Switzerland is home to four top ranked subjects, with EHT Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology top in three subjects.
- The Netherlands and Italy are the only other two locations home to the world’s best entries. Sapienza University of Rome maintains its number one spot for Classics and Ancient History, while the University of Amsterdam’s Communication & Media Studies and the Agriculture & Forestry entry at Wageningen University & Research are also first in their respective subjects.
- Hong Kong – 55 of The University of Hong Kong’s subject rankings feature in their respective top 200, the highest out of all institutions. It also saw the highest number of ranking increases this year, with 47, while The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) saw 43 rises.
- China is home to universities with the most new entries this year. Sun Yat-sen University and Xiamen University both saw 13 more entries included this year. Peking University saw 43 of its 50 entries rise in the ranking this year, joint second most in the world.
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Table 7. Top institution in each narrow subject |
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Institution |
Country |
Subject |
2025 |
2024 |
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Harvard University |
USA |
Accounting & Finance |
1 |
1 |
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Wageningen University & Research |
Netherlands |
Agriculture & Forestry |
1 |
1 |
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University of Oxford |
UK |
Anatomy & Physiology |
1 |
1 |
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Harvard University |
USA |
Anthropology |
1 |
2 |
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University of Cambridge |
UK |
Archaeology |
1 |
1 |
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The Bartlett School of Architecture | UCL |
UK |
Architecture / Built Environment |
1 |
1 |
|
Royal College of Art |
UK |
Art & Design |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Biological Sciences |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Business & Management Studies |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Chemistry |
1 |
1 |
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Sapienza University of Rome |
Italy |
Classics & Ancient History |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Amsterdam |
Netherlands |
Communication & Media Studies |
1 |
1 |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
USA |
Computer Science & Information Systems |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
USA |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor |
USA |
Dentistry |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Sussex |
UK |
Development Studies |
1 |
1 |
|
ETH Zurich |
Switzerland |
Earth & Marine Sciences |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Economics & Econometrics |
1 |
1 |
|
UCL Institute of Education | University College London |
UK |
Education |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Engineering – Chemical |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Engineering – Civil & Structural |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Engineering – Electrical & Electronic |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing |
1 |
1 |
|
Colorado School of Mines |
USA |
Engineering – Mineral & Mining |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Cambridge |
UK |
English Language & Literature |
1 |
2 |
|
University of Oxford |
UK |
English Language & Literature |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Environmental Sciences |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Oxford |
UK |
Geography |
1 |
1 |
|
ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology |
Switzerland |
Geology |
1 |
1 |
|
ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology |
Switzerland |
Geophysics |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
History |
1 |
1 |
|
Royal College of Art |
UK |
History of Art |
1 |
1 |
|
EHL Hospitality Business School |
Switzerland |
Hospitality & Leisure Management |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Law |
1 |
1 |
|
The University of Sheffield |
UK |
Library & Information Management |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Linguistics |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Cambridge |
UK |
Marketing |
1 |
3 |
|
University of Pennsylvania |
USA |
Marketing |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Materials Science |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Mathematics |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Medicine |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Cambridge |
UK |
Modern Languages |
1 |
1 |
|
Royal College of Music |
UK |
Music |
1 |
1 |
|
King’s College London |
UK |
Nursing |
1 |
2 |
|
Royal College of Music |
UK |
Performing Arts |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Texas at Austin |
USA |
Petroleum Engineering |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
1 |
1 |
|
New York University (NYU) |
USA |
Philosophy |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Physics & Astronomy |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Politics & International Studies |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Psychology |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Social Policy & Administration |
1 |
1 |
|
Harvard University |
USA |
Sociology |
1 |
1 |
|
Loughborough University |
UK |
Sports-related Subjects |
1 |
1 |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
USA |
Statistics & Operational Research |
1 |
1 |
|
University of Notre Dame |
USA |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies |
1 |
3 |
|
Royal Veterinary College, University of London |
UK |
Veterinary Science |
1 |
1 |
Methodology QS use five key metrics to compile the subject rankings. The precise weighting of each metric varies by subject to reflect differing publication cultures across disciplines. For example, research performance, based on the analysis of the bibliometric database Scopus/Elsevier, is deemed to be a stronger indicator of institutional strength in Medicine, where the discipline is highly reliant on dissemination of research, than it is in Performing Arts, where the discipline is more vocational in nature. Detailed methodological information can be found at https://www.TopUniversities.com/subject-rankings/methodology.
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