The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th in South Africa, 1663rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 111 research topics. The Tshwane University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,478 academic publications and 207,263 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 10th for Engineering in South Africa and 1366th in the World with 7,416 publications made and 141,230 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1336th in the World with 6,728 publications made and 121,593 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 11th for Physics in South Africa and 1429th in the World with 6,556 publications made and 125,300 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Biology in South Africa and 1655th in the World with 6,017 publications made and 137,308 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 12th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1520th in the World with 5,973 publications made and 136,600 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 1814th in the World with 5,689 publications made and 69,107 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 12th for Computer Science in South Africa and 1731st in the World with 4,439 publications made and 53,134 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 14th for Medicine in South Africa and 1852nd in the World with 3,382 publications made and 61,271 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 11th for Business in South Africa and 1327th in the World with 3,126 publications made and 29,844 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 11th for Mathematics in South Africa and 1642nd in the World with 2,649 publications made and 35,793 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 16th for Economics in South Africa and 1313th in the World with 2,234 publications made and 24,835 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 15th for Psychology in South Africa and 1992nd in the World with 2,143 publications made and 21,799 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The Tshwane University of Technology ranked 13th for Art & Design in South Africa and 1589th in the World with 1,111 publications made and 10,892 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.
