North-West University ranked 8th in South Africa, 921st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 174 research topics. North-West University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 36,653 academic publications and 656,030 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
North-West University ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 586th in the World with 22,534 publications made and 335,797 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
North-West University ranked 7th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 643rd in the World with 18,570 publications made and 344,252 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 7th for Biology in South Africa and 923rd in the World with 18,132 publications made and 380,072 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 6th for Medicine in South Africa and 911th in the World with 13,380 publications made and 283,016 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
North-West University ranked 7th for Engineering in South Africa and 1004th in the World with 13,245 publications made and 309,048 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
North-West University ranked 7th for Physics in South Africa and 895th in the World with 12,991 publications made and 290,143 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
North-West University ranked 7th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1058th in the World with 12,450 publications made and 315,821 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
North-West University ranked 8th for Computer Science in South Africa and 919th in the World with 11,744 publications made and 233,861 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
North-West University ranked 7th for Psychology in South Africa and 674th in the World with 9,752 publications made and 188,640 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
North-West University ranked 8th for Business in South Africa and 538th in the World with 8,735 publications made and 148,739 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
North-West University ranked 8th for Economics in South Africa and 431st in the World with 8,146 publications made and 118,848 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
North-West University ranked 8th for Mathematics in South Africa and 714th in the World with 7,653 publications made and 149,851 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
North-West University ranked 8th for Art & Design in South Africa and 496th in the World with 4,547 publications made and 47,365 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
