The Central University of Technology ranked 21st in South Africa, 4096th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 30 research topics. The Central University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,093 academic publications and 30,215 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 3403rd in the World with 1,891 publications made and 15,265 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The Central University of Technology ranked 21st for Environmental Science in South Africa and 3073rd in the World with 1,660 publications made and 16,914 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The Central University of Technology ranked 20th for Engineering in South Africa and 2985th in the World with 1,538 publications made and 17,989 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Central University of Technology ranked 23rd for Biology in South Africa and 3686th in the World with 1,407 publications made and 15,358 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The Central University of Technology ranked 21st for Physics in South Africa and 3131st in the World with 1,214 publications made and 16,174 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Central University of Technology ranked 20th for Computer Science in South Africa and 3406th in the World with 1,187 publications made and 12,669 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Management Information Systems, Telecommunications.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Medicine in South Africa and 3295th in the World with 1,160 publications made and 12,623 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The Central University of Technology ranked 21st for Chemistry in South Africa and 3358th in the World with 1,046 publications made and 16,097 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition and Food Science.
The Central University of Technology ranked 21st for Business in South Africa and 2658th in the World with 1,016 publications made and 7,961 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The Central University of Technology ranked 23rd for Psychology in South Africa and 3061st in the World with 948 publications made and 7,028 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Mathematics in South Africa and 3276th in the World with 866 publications made and 6,470 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Economics in South Africa and 2456th in the World with 801 publications made and 6,381 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Art & Design in South Africa and 3277th in the World with 323 publications made and 2,658 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
