Dunedin, New Zealand
University of Otago
University of Otago published 4,508 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 4.5% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 60% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 260th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 2nd in New Zealand.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 202 cited 50+ times | 83 |
| Research output | 4,508 articles | 78 |
| Share highly cited | 4.5% of its articles | 84 |
| International collaboration | 60% with co-authors abroad | 91 |
Can graduates of medical schools in New Zealand train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Australian Medical Council (AMC): recognized until 2028 January
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
Similar universities
Near it in the world ranking
Top in New Zealand
- #1 University of Auckland
- #3 Auckland University of Technology
- #4 Victoria University of Wellington
- #5 Massey University
- #6 University of Canterbury
Official site: otago.ac.nz
Questions
How does University of Otago rank for medicine?
It ranks 260th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 2nd in New Zealand on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Otago: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/new-zealand/university-of-otago/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)