North-West University ranked 8th in South Africa, 952nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 173 research topics. North-West University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 35,148 academic publications and 589,918 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
North-West University ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 595th in the World with 21,725 publications made and 300,521 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
North-West University ranked 7th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 656th in the World with 17,832 publications made and 306,205 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 7th for Biology in South Africa and 933rd in the World with 17,429 publications made and 340,053 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 6th for Medicine in South Africa and 916th in the World with 12,827 publications made and 254,052 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
North-West University ranked 7th for Engineering in South Africa and 1015th in the World with 12,804 publications made and 278,309 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 910th in the World with 12,586 publications made and 264,187 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 1065th in the World with 12,024 publications made and 285,500 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 937th in the World with 11,393 publications made and 210,390 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 685th in the World with 9,419 publications made and 169,715 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
North-West University ranked 8th for Business in South Africa and 556th in the World with 8,449 publications made and 132,620 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
North-West University ranked 8th for Economics in South Africa and 444th in the World with 7,854 publications made and 106,113 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 727th in the World with 7,444 publications made and 135,340 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
North-West University ranked 7th for Art & Design in South Africa and 500th in the World with 4,435 publications made and 43,200 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.
