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From Last Rank in 2024 to Top 30 Among Private Universities in Oceania

02/04/2025

Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (OPTU) has made remarkable strides in the AD Scientific Index 2025, rising from the last rank in 2024 to securing the 30th position among private universities in Oceania. The AD Scientific Index evaluates universities based on key academic performance indicators such as citations, the H-index, and the I10-index. OPTU's significant improvements in these metrics highlight its growing research impact and academic excellence.

URL: https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Oceania+Polytechnic+and+Technological+University/ 

The AD Scientific Index is a globally recognized ranking system that evaluates the academic performance of universities and researchers based on citations, H-index, and I10-index. 

Overview of Private University Counts

The AD Scientific Index 2025 has ranked private universities across different geographical regions, including New Zealand, Oceania, and the World. According to the ranking data:

  • New Zealand: 6 private universities
  • Oceania: 39 private universities
  • World: 8,311 private universities

In comparison, the previous year (2024) had a total of 8,324 private universities globally, indicating a slight decrease in the number of ranked institutions.

Performance in 2025 vs. 2024

The ranking performance of Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University has been evaluated based on total ranks and performance over the last six years, using three key metrics: Citations, I10-index, and H-index.

Total Ranks (2025)

  • H-Index: Ranked 5 in New Zealand, 30 in Oceania, and 5,817 in the world.
  • I10-Index: Ranked 5 in New Zealand, 30 in Oceania, and 5,789 in the world.

  • Citations: Ranked 6 in New Zealand, 31 in Oceania, and 5,930 in the world.

Changes from 2024

Compared to 2024, OPTU demonstrated improvements across various rankings:

  • H-Index: Improved by 9 ranks in Oceania and 2,409 ranks globally.
  • I10-Index: Improved by 9 ranks in Oceania and 2,434 ranks globally.

  • Citations: Improved by 8 ranks in Oceania and 2,293 ranks globally.

Performance Over the Last 6 Years

  • H-Index: Improved to 5 in New Zealand, 30 in Oceania, and 5,851 globally, reflecting a 9-rank improvement in Oceania and a 2,352-rank improvement globally.

  • I10-Index: Notable improvement, with a rank of 3 in New Zealand, 17 in Oceania, and 3,593 globally. This is an improvement of 22 ranks in Oceania and 4,610 ranks globally.
  • Citations: Maintained a rank of 6 in New Zealand, improved to 30 in Oceania, and achieved a global rank of 5,919.

Key Takeaways

Significant Regional and Global Progress - The university showed notable improvements in Oceania and global rankings, particularly in the I10-Index, where it saw the largest jump in rankings.

Strong Research Impact - The university's citation improvements suggest a growing influence in academic research and scientific contributions.

Positive Trend Over Six Years - The long-term ranking improvements indicate consistent academic and research development at OPTU.

Conclusion

Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University has shown commendable progress in the AD Scientific Index 2025, improving its rankings significantly in Oceania and worldwide. This upward trend is a testament to the university's commitment to research excellence and academic impact. Continued efforts in research, publications, and citations can further enhance OPTU's global standing in the coming years.

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