Matariki Network of Universities


The Matariki Network of Universities is an international group of universities that focuses on strong links between research and undergraduate teaching. Each member is leading international best practice in research and education based on long academic traditions. The MNU was established in 2010 to enable universities to enhance diversity, to share ideas and expertise, and to learn international best practice from each other, recognising the shared commitment to an ethos of excellence in research, scholarship and rounded education.

Name and research activities

Matariki in the Māori language designates the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. It reflects seven founding member universities in the MNU.
Potential activities for the newly formed network include:
As of September 2010 the founding members of the Matariki Network of Universities are:
MembersCountryYear EstablishedWorld Rank by THE-WUR, 2017World Rank by ARWU, 2016World Rank by QS, 2017
Dartmouth CollegeUSA176982nd201-300th158th
Durham UniversityUK183296th201-300th74th
Queen's UniversityCanada1841201-250th201-300th223rd
University of OtagoNew Zealand1869201-250th301-400th169th
University of TübingenGermany147789th151-200th167th
University of Western AustraliaAustralia1911125th96th102nd
Uppsala UniversitySweden147793rd60th98th