Biotechnology in South Africa: 10 Best universities Ranked

Below is the list of best universities in South Africa ranked based on their research performance in Biotechnology. A graph of 61.2K citations received by 1.1K academic papers made by 10 universities in South Africa was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Stellenbosch

South Africa | Stellenbosch

For Biotechnology

#1 in Africa

#42 in the World

Enrollment: 27,500
Founded: 1918

2. University of Pretoria

South Africa | Pretoria

For Biotechnology

#2 in Africa

#75 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Enrollment: 56,483
Male:Female: 42:58
Founded: 1908

3. University of KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa | Durban

For Biotechnology

#3 in Africa

#138 in the World

Enrollment: 42,500
Founded: 2004

4. University of the Free State

South Africa | Bloemfontein

For Biotechnology

#4 in Africa

#196 in the World

Enrollment: 37,000
Founded: 1904

5. University of Cape Town

South Africa | Cape Town

For Biotechnology

#5 in Africa

#202 in the World

Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 1874

6. University of the Witwatersrand

South Africa | Johannesburg

For Biotechnology

#6 in Africa

#218 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 37,500
Founded: 1922

7. North-West University

South Africa | Potchefstroom

For Biotechnology

#10 in Africa

#324 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Enrollment: 45,000
Founded: 2004

8. Tshwane University of Technology

South Africa | Pretoria

For Biotechnology

#13 in Africa

#445 in the World

Enrollment: 45,000
Founded: 2003

9. Durban University of Technology

South Africa | Durban

For Biotechnology

#16 in Africa

#484 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 2002

10. University of Fort Hare

South Africa | Alice

For Biotechnology

#18 in Africa

#514 in the World

Enrollment: 9,500
Founded: 1916

The best cities to study Biotechnology in South Africa based on the number of universities and their ranks are Stellenbosch, Pretoria, Durban, and Bloemfontein.

10 Best universities for Biotechnology in South Africa

1. University of Stellenbosch

2. University of Pretoria

3. University of KwaZulu-Natal

4. University of the Free State

5. University of Cape Town

6. University of the Witwatersrand

7. North-West University

8. Tshwane University of Technology

9. Durban University of Technology

10. University of Fort Hare

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