The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th in South Africa, 2272nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 94 research topics. The Tshwane University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,984 academic publications and 126,503 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 11th for Engineering in South Africa and 1425th in the World with 6,275 publications made and 88,315 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 4 |
| 2005 | 68 | 23 |
| 2006 | 73 | 68 |
| 2007 | 85 | 125 |
| 2008 | 108 | 170 |
| 2009 | 112 | 282 |
| 2010 | 143 | 475 |
| 2011 | 217 | 787 |
| 2012 | 230 | 1024 |
| 2013 | 288 | 1515 |
| 2014 | 335 | 2077 |
| 2015 | 336 | 2615 |
| 2016 | 325 | 2897 |
| 2017 | 425 | 4072 |
| 2018 | 498 | 5748 |
| 2019 | 717 | 8150 |
| 2020 | 598 | 10292 |
| 2021 | 567 | 13714 |
| 2022 | 564 | 15817 |
| 2023 | 517 | 15766 |
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Physics rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 11th for Physics in South Africa and 1474th in the World with 5,570 publications made and 81,294 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 | 60 | 24 |
| 2006 | 62 | 70 |
| 2007 | 88 | 129 |
| 2008 | 94 | 158 |
| 2009 | 113 | 272 |
| 2010 | 122 | 448 |
| 2011 | 185 | 710 |
| 2012 | 206 | 911 |
| 2013 | 232 | 1358 |
| 2014 | 261 | 1832 |
| 2015 | 279 | 2359 |
| 2016 | 299 | 2579 |
| 2017 | 392 | 3660 |
| 2018 | 485 | 5580 |
| 2019 | 671 | 7884 |
| 2020 | 553 | 9744 |
| 2021 | 492 | 12731 |
| 2022 | 471 | 14604 |
| 2023 | 435 | 14547 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1423rd in the World with 5,439 publications made and 72,632 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 2003 | 3 | 9 |
| 2004 | 25 | 5 |
| 2005 | 54 | 18 |
| 2006 | 83 | 71 |
| 2007 | 75 | 142 |
| 2008 | 113 | 249 |
| 2009 | 127 | 325 |
| 2010 | 158 | 607 |
| 2011 | 219 | 869 |
| 2012 | 238 | 1122 |
| 2013 | 273 | 1677 |
| 2014 | 332 | 2141 |
| 2015 | 312 | 2622 |
| 2016 | 317 | 2829 |
| 2017 | 367 | 3657 |
| 2018 | 343 | 4401 |
| 2019 | 477 | 6046 |
| 2020 | 469 | 7868 |
| 2021 | 487 | 10255 |
| 2022 | 463 | 11534 |
| 2023 | 473 | 12087 |
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Biology rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 14th for Biology in South Africa and 1681st in the World with 4,990 publications made and 86,709 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 12 |
| 2004 | 26 | 3 |
| 2005 | 44 | 13 |
| 2006 | 74 | 50 |
| 2007 | 74 | 139 |
| 2008 | 105 | 257 |
| 2009 | 107 | 359 |
| 2010 | 152 | 636 |
| 2011 | 203 | 1045 |
| 2012 | 203 | 1313 |
| 2013 | 216 | 1910 |
| 2014 | 297 | 2440 |
| 2015 | 296 | 2994 |
| 2016 | 302 | 3233 |
| 2017 | 331 | 4243 |
| 2018 | 366 | 5324 |
| 2019 | 485 | 7367 |
| 2020 | 419 | 9653 |
| 2021 | 422 | 12413 |
| 2022 | 414 | 14653 |
| 2023 | 422 | 14837 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Biology.
Chemistry rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 12th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1575th in the World with 4,981 publications made and 87,228 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2003 | 6 | 4 |
| 2004 | 22 | 4 |
| 2005 | 38 | 18 |
| 2006 | 74 | 72 |
| 2007 | 69 | 149 |
| 2008 | 85 | 223 |
| 2009 | 86 | 357 |
| 2010 | 134 | 578 |
| 2011 | 179 | 910 |
| 2012 | 177 | 1174 |
| 2013 | 190 | 1745 |
| 2014 | 253 | 2270 |
| 2015 | 266 | 2852 |
| 2016 | 274 | 3137 |
| 2017 | 336 | 4142 |
| 2018 | 375 | 5476 |
| 2019 | 575 | 7559 |
| 2020 | 459 | 9960 |
| 2021 | 487 | 13337 |
| 2022 | 446 | 15440 |
| 2023 | 413 | 15337 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 1885th in the World with 4,364 publications made and 38,384 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 | 5 |
| 2005 | 51 | 10 |
| 2006 | 60 | 50 |
| 2007 | 57 | 81 |
| 2008 | 98 | 161 |
| 2009 | 84 | 180 |
| 2010 | 102 | 347 |
| 2011 | 208 | 545 |
| 2012 | 237 | 695 |
| 2013 | 230 | 965 |
| 2014 | 275 | 1246 |
| 2015 | 281 | 1460 |
| 2016 | 250 | 1507 |
| 2017 | 262 | 1983 |
| 2018 | 255 | 2569 |
| 2019 | 312 | 3339 |
| 2020 | 364 | 4540 |
| 2021 | 365 | 5461 |
| 2022 | 420 | 6215 |
| 2023 | 407 | 6376 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 12th for Computer Science in South Africa and 1768th in the World with 3,632 publications made and 31,661 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 3 |
| 2005 | 46 | 13 |
| 2006 | 49 | 47 |
| 2007 | 61 | 62 |
| 2008 | 89 | 98 |
| 2009 | 95 | 171 |
| 2010 | 89 | 280 |
| 2011 | 156 | 428 |
| 2012 | 176 | 496 |
| 2013 | 205 | 654 |
| 2014 | 213 | 962 |
| 2015 | 208 | 1110 |
| 2016 | 205 | 1221 |
| 2017 | 221 | 1552 |
| 2018 | 253 | 2170 |
| 2019 | 312 | 2936 |
| 2020 | 294 | 3696 |
| 2021 | 255 | 4723 |
| 2022 | 324 | 5615 |
| 2023 | 342 | 5935 |
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Medicine rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 15th for Medicine in South Africa and 1907th in the World with 2,666 publications made and 36,614 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 5 |
| 2005 | 33 | 5 |
| 2006 | 33 | 26 |
| 2007 | 35 | 72 |
| 2008 | 72 | 134 |
| 2009 | 60 | 187 |
| 2010 | 84 | 332 |
| 2011 | 123 | 514 |
| 2012 | 127 | 662 |
| 2013 | 133 | 957 |
| 2014 | 156 | 1207 |
| 2015 | 160 | 1399 |
| 2016 | 165 | 1449 |
| 2017 | 159 | 1909 |
| 2018 | 154 | 2056 |
| 2019 | 172 | 2831 |
| 2020 | 204 | 3897 |
| 2021 | 226 | 5055 |
| 2022 | 263 | 5983 |
| 2023 | 271 | 6007 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Medicine.
Business rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Business in South Africa and 1375th in the World with 2,508 publications made and 16,887 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 | 6 |
| 2006 | 32 | 22 |
| 2007 | 39 | 34 |
| 2008 | 52 | 53 |
| 2009 | 60 | 91 |
| 2010 | 49 | 132 |
| 2011 | 107 | 240 |
| 2012 | 122 | 275 |
| 2013 | 149 | 414 |
| 2014 | 154 | 617 |
| 2015 | 159 | 684 |
| 2016 | 158 | 715 |
| 2017 | 143 | 970 |
| 2018 | 147 | 1099 |
| 2019 | 186 | 1392 |
| 2020 | 197 | 1828 |
| 2021 | 187 | 2416 |
| 2022 | 244 | 2645 |
| 2023 | 272 | 2876 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 12th for Mathematics in South Africa and 1739th in the World with 2,212 publications made and 21,839 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 3 |
| 2005 | 27 | 9 |
| 2006 | 24 | 25 |
| 2007 | 37 | 47 |
| 2008 | 44 | 50 |
| 2009 | 43 | 84 |
| 2010 | 50 | 154 |
| 2011 | 71 | 217 |
| 2012 | 123 | 249 |
| 2013 | 111 | 383 |
| 2014 | 127 | 535 |
| 2015 | 113 | 682 |
| 2016 | 116 | 696 |
| 2017 | 129 | 1049 |
| 2018 | 182 | 1503 |
| 2019 | 193 | 2000 |
| 2020 | 218 | 2680 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3328 |
| 2022 | 185 | 3918 |
| 2023 | 214 | 3971 |
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Economics rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 14th for Economics in South Africa and 1327th in the World with 1,724 publications made and 13,894 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 | 4 |
| 2006 | 16 | 16 |
| 2007 | 21 | 26 |
| 2008 | 31 | 26 |
| 2009 | 36 | 48 |
| 2010 | 35 | 82 |
| 2011 | 70 | 116 |
| 2012 | 94 | 187 |
| 2013 | 90 | 277 |
| 2014 | 104 | 395 |
| 2015 | 93 | 439 |
| 2016 | 105 | 472 |
| 2017 | 115 | 676 |
| 2018 | 114 | 720 |
| 2019 | 130 | 1008 |
| 2020 | 145 | 1476 |
| 2021 | 140 | 1946 |
| 2022 | 177 | 2028 |
| 2023 | 175 | 2253 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Economics.
Psychology rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 15th for Psychology in South Africa and 2052nd in the World with 1,677 publications made and 12,472 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 25 | 3 |
| 2006 | 14 | 17 |
| 2007 | 32 | 41 |
| 2008 | 31 | 49 |
| 2009 | 36 | 77 |
| 2010 | 48 | 135 |
| 2011 | 72 | 182 |
| 2012 | 86 | 249 |
| 2013 | 86 | 324 |
| 2014 | 98 | 453 |
| 2015 | 100 | 551 |
| 2016 | 95 | 582 |
| 2017 | 80 | 685 |
| 2018 | 110 | 838 |
| 2019 | 126 | 1019 |
| 2020 | 126 | 1474 |
| 2021 | 151 | 1720 |
| 2022 | 164 | 1922 |
| 2023 | 173 | 2206 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Psychology.
Art & Design rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Art & Design in South Africa and 1587th in the World with 904 publications made and 6,385 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 | 14 |
| 2008 | 22 | 16 |
| 2009 | 22 | 30 |
| 2010 | 22 | 52 |
| 2011 | 47 | 84 |
| 2012 | 48 | 98 |
| 2013 | 46 | 131 |
| 2014 | 63 | 191 |
| 2015 | 81 | 191 |
| 2016 | 49 | 231 |
| 2017 | 44 | 387 |
| 2018 | 51 | 536 |
| 2019 | 67 | 603 |
| 2020 | 67 | 806 |
| 2021 | 72 | 953 |
| 2022 | 70 | 1151 |
| 2023 | 90 | 1209 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Tshwane University of Technology in various areas of Art & Design.
