University of Otago Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Otago Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Otago
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 453
rd
From its inception in 1980, University of Otago was discovered in UNIRANKS at 409th and has maintained University of Otago for 44 years, keeping a steady average of 354 across almost all ranking systems. Quantum has amassed 156 ranking records over 44 years, spanning 8 international systems. University of Otago ranked at 453rd in world, 3rd in country and 3th in region , with the most reasonable rank in Shanghai ARWU at 453rd, and an unusual rank on UNIRANKS at 789th. We believe University of Otago is accurately ranked at 354, with more information on each ranking and system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
329 th
453 rd
378 th
University of Otago ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| US News | 2021 | 252.67 | 152 | 20 | 2 |
| QS | 2010 | 168.33 | 206 | 17 | 2 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 389.43 | 319 | 18 | 2 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 204.8 | 329 | 24 | 2 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 287.07 | 378 | 17 | 2 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 378.2 | 449 | 19 | 2 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 322.91 | 453 | 27 | 3 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 541 | 541 | 32 | 2 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 541 | 541 | 32 | 2 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 353.93 | 855 | 38 | 4 |
University of Otago ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 855 | 44 | 353.93 | Not Accurate | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 329 | 20 | 204.8 | Fairly Accurate | 2007 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 453 | 22 | 322.91 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 449 | 15 | 378.2 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 152 | 3 | 252.67 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 378 | 15 | 287.07 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 319 | 21 | 389.43 | Within the Range | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 206 | 15 | 168.33 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 541 | 1 | 541 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 541 | 1 | 541 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Otago Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Otago Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Otago Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Otago initially ranked 409th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 353.93 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 353.93 to an unexpected 789th in UNIRANKS.
University of Otago Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Otago, first achieving a 113th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 204.8 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 20 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 204.8 to 161st in Times Higher Education.
University of Otago Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 382nd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Otago has preserved a consistent average of 322.91 over 22 years.
University of Otago Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Otago, which was ranked 353rd by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 378.2 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Otago Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 254th by US News in 2021, University of Otago has consistently secured an average 252.67 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Otago Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Otago's initial 272nd ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 287.07 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Otago Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 408th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Otago has maintained an average 389.43 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 389.43 to 811th has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Otago Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 135th placement by QS in 2010, University of Otago has upheld a steady 168.33 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Otago Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Otago initially ranked 541st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 541 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Otago Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Otago initially ranked 541st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 541 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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