Waikato jumps ahead in the latest global university rankings
The University of Waikato has ranked in the top 250 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings
Navitas partner university, the University of Waikato, jumped 81 places and becomes one of the top 250 universities in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The rankings also placed the university at number one in New Zealand for research (measured by citations per faculty member), the second year in a row the university has achieved that placing.
University of Waikato College is delighted to join the University of Waikato in celebrating its remarkable achievement. This significant accomplishment is a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment and reflects the intensity, impact, and influence of its academics and staff. Students from University of Waikato College will benefit from gaining exclusive access to the best university for research in New Zealand.
This year’s QS World University Rankings also includes individual rankings in universities’ sustainability and employment outcomes. Among 1,503 institutions globally, the University of Waikato ranked 152 for sustainability and 162 for employment outcomes. This not only demonstrates the university’s incredible performance but also shows prospective students the future support they will have from the University of Waikato.
“I’m delighted about the University of Waikato’s impressive achievement for being ranked among the top 250 universities globally this year. As our latest university partner in Australasia, we are thrilled to work together with them and the University of Waikato College to ensure the delivery of the exceptional education experiences for students from around the world,” said Malcolm Baigent, CEO of Navitas University Partnership Australasia.
The University of Waikato is committed to drive and deliver lasting change across the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This new milestone, and the University’s position of 92 in the recently announced 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, shows that its hard work and success have been recognised globally.