The University of Otago is consistently ranked among the top universities globally. According to the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it holds a position within the 201-250 range. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, it is placed in the 201-250 bracket.
Otago is particularly renowned for its research output and academic reputation, especially in health sciences, humanities, and environmental studies. It is also New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research quality. Rankings may vary annually based on criteria like citations, international outlook, and teaching excellence.
