The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th in South Africa, 855th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 180 research topics. The University of Johannesburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 38,544 academic publications and 405,692 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 618th in the World with 21,884 publications made and 178,781 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 642nd in the World with 20,816 publications made and 240,244 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th for Engineering in South Africa and 778th in the World with 19,928 publications made and 249,359 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 7th for Biology in South Africa and 956th in the World with 19,156 publications made and 269,153 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th for Physics in South Africa and 821st in the World with 18,035 publications made and 235,826 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th for Chemistry in South Africa and 944th in the World with 16,072 publications made and 242,766 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 6th for Computer Science in South Africa and 871st in the World with 14,068 publications made and 130,697 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Neuroscience.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 5th for Business in South Africa and 459th in the World with 11,174 publications made and 94,010 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 9th for Medicine in South Africa and 1076th in the World with 10,991 publications made and 122,154 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 7th for Economics in South Africa and 365th in the World with 9,918 publications made and 68,091 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 8th for Psychology in South Africa and 789th in the World with 8,994 publications made and 78,754 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 8th for Mathematics in South Africa and 820th in the World with 8,542 publications made and 74,579 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Johannesburg ranked 8th for Art & Design in South Africa and 591st in the World with 4,132 publications made and 27,761 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
