The Durban University of Technology ranked 13th in South Africa, 2266th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 83 research topics. The Durban University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,603 academic publications and 112,149 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 15th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1725th in the World with 4,415 publications made and 68,063 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 2376th in the World with 4,320 publications made and 41,802 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 13th for Engineering in South Africa and 1918th in the World with 4,307 publications made and 71,285 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 16th for Biology in South Africa and 2018th in the World with 4,267 publications made and 79,481 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 14th for Physics in South Africa and 2002nd in the World with 3,828 publications made and 56,018 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 14th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2024th in the World with 3,453 publications made and 70,711 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 14th for Computer Science in South Africa and 2387th in the World with 3,147 publications made and 30,404 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 17th for Medicine in South Africa and 2139th in the World with 3,008 publications made and 45,187 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Health Science.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 14th for Business in South Africa and 1617th in the World with 2,510 publications made and 19,015 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 15th for Economics in South Africa and 1324th in the World with 2,182 publications made and 20,994 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 15th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2225th in the World with 1,952 publications made and 19,132 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 17th for Psychology in South Africa and 2236th in the World with 1,914 publications made and 16,699 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The Durban University of Technology ranked 15th for Art & Design in South Africa and 1911th in the World with 755 publications made and 6,958 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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.
