The Global Rank
# 297
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of Otago Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of Otago’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 2
in New Zealand
Regional Position
# 18
in Oceania
Impact Rank
# 393
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 457
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 387
Top performance in academic excellence
University of Otago Historical Ranking
Review University of Otago's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 297 | 18 | 2 | 393 | 457 | 387 |
| 2026 | jan | 277 | 19 | 2 | 343 | 221 | 379 |
| 2025 | july | 323 | 20 | 2 | 343 | 221 | 379 |
| 2025 | jan | 323 | 20 | 2 | 385 | 210 | 421 |
| 2024 | jan | 323 | 19 | 2 | 381 | 214 | 420 |
| 2023 | jan | 315 | 18 | 2 | 390 | 227 | 401 |
| 2022 | jan | 307 | 18 | 2 | 374 | 217 | 379 |
| 2021 | jan | 303 | 18 | 2 | 411 | 221 | 348 |
| 2020 | jan | 338 | 19 | 2 | 436 | 241 | 337 |
| 2019 | jan | 329 | 19 | 2 | 422 | 245 | 339 |
| 2018 | jan | 366 | 14 | 3 | 518 | 366 | 308 |
| 2016 | jan | 366 | 14 | 3 | 518 | 366 | 308 |
| 2015 | jan | 397 | 13 | 3 | 844 | 842 | 302 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of Otago in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Keio University / 慶応義塾大学 | |
| 288 | Clemson University | |
| 289 | Universidad de Chile | |
| 290 | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | |
| 291 | University of Alabama | |
| 292 | Georgia State University | |
| 293 | Carleton University | |
| 294 | University of Guelph | |
| 295 | Drexel University | |
| 296 | University of Colorado Denver |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Universität Würzburg | |
| 299 | University of East Anglia | |
| 300 | University of Reading | |
| 301 | Universitat Pompeu Fabra | |
| 302 | Chalmers University of Technology | |
| 303 | Universidad Politécnica de Valencia | |
| 304 | Université Paris Saclay (comUE Université Paris Saclay) | |
| 305 | La Trobe University | |
| 306 | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | |
| 307 | Hong Kong University of Science & Technology |