Kiwi universities have been sliding in recent Times Higher Education rankings. Photo / John WeekesThe Times Higher Education study is one of the leading global rankings, with the latest report rating 11 subject areas according to 18 performance metrics. Baty said the subject rankings revealed an emerging shift in global higher education. Globally, the United States dominated the subject rankings, taking first place in eight of the 11 fields. China continued its rapid rise, claiming seven top-10 places across the subject rankings, up from four last year.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 21, 2026 00:21 UTC