Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th in South Africa, 1633rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 97 research topics. Nelson Mandela University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,524 academic publications and 201,509 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1263rd in the World with 7,760 publications made and 144,964 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 1421st in the World with 7,639 publications made and 121,318 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Archaeology.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 14th for Biology in South Africa and 1689th in the World with 7,237 publications made and 139,994 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Biochemistry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Genetics.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 14th for Engineering in South Africa and 1942nd in the World with 5,039 publications made and 87,921 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 15th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2084th in the World with 4,384 publications made and 80,240 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 14th for Physics in South Africa and 1982nd in the World with 4,370 publications made and 76,651 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 15th for Medicine in South Africa and 1866th in the World with 4,201 publications made and 71,365 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 13th for Computer Science in South Africa and 1994th in the World with 3,570 publications made and 54,227 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Neuroscience, Telecommunications.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th for Business in South Africa and 1364th in the World with 2,790 publications made and 37,294 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th for Economics in South Africa and 1100th in the World with 2,700 publications made and 33,879 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 13th for Psychology in South Africa and 1633rd in the World with 2,679 publications made and 36,131 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 17th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2219th in the World with 1,958 publications made and 24,802 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Nelson Mandela University ranked 12th for Art & Design in South Africa and 1380th in the World with 1,272 publications made and 11,783 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.
