The Central University of Technology ranked 20th in South Africa, 3754th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 32 research topics. The Central University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,256 academic publications and 34,552 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 3383rd in the World with 1,965 publications made and 17,149 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 3045th in the World with 1,743 publications made and 19,175 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 2943rd in the World with 1,592 publications made and 20,803 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 3623rd in the World with 1,480 publications made and 18,143 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The Central University of Technology ranked 21st for Physics in South Africa and 3108th in the World with 1,258 publications made and 18,239 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 3393rd in the World with 1,235 publications made and 14,144 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 3220th in the World with 1,225 publications made and 14,462 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 3329th in the World with 1,112 publications made and 18,542 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 2631st in the World with 1,050 publications made and 8,945 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 3065th in the World with 994 publications made and 7,421 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 3248th in the World with 896 publications made and 7,216 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Economics in South Africa and 2451st in the World with 829 publications made and 7,196 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics.
The Central University of Technology ranked 22nd for Art & Design in South Africa and 3288th in the World with 331 publications made and 2,690 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.
