North-West University ranked 8th in South Africa, 966th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 167 research topics. North-West University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,045 academic publications and 375,934 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
North-West University ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 600th in the World with 18,903 publications made and 187,073 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
North-West University ranked 7th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 686th in the World with 15,362 publications made and 194,312 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 8th for Biology in South Africa and 965th in the World with 15,256 publications made and 233,228 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
North-West University ranked 6th for Medicine in South Africa and 930th in the World with 11,213 publications made and 170,025 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
North-West University ranked 7th for Engineering in South Africa and 1046th in the World with 10,986 publications made and 184,984 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 939th in the World with 10,865 publications made and 178,089 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
North-West University ranked 8th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1115th in the World with 10,482 publications made and 194,888 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 1011th in the World with 9,882 publications made and 129,087 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 731st in the World with 8,372 publications made and 108,003 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
North-West University ranked 8th for Business in South Africa and 611th in the World with 7,323 publications made and 79,977 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
North-West University ranked 8th for Economics in South Africa and 494th in the World with 6,744 publications made and 63,003 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
North-West University ranked 7th for Mathematics in South Africa and 772nd in the World with 6,576 publications made and 90,243 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 521st in the World with 3,999 publications made and 25,933 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.
