The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th in South Africa, 598th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 11 research topics. The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 68,716 academic publications and 1,567,643 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 28 notable alumni.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Biology in South Africa and 386th in the World with 42,702 publications made and 1,066,259 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 290th in the World with 34,928 publications made and 830,781 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 398th in the World with 34,610 publications made and 718,701 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Medicine in South Africa and 392nd in the World with 32,873 publications made and 811,646 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Family medicine.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Chemistry in South Africa and 553rd in the World with 27,319 publications made and 714,613 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th for Engineering in South Africa and 579th in the World with 25,924 publications made and 682,785 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 3rd for Physics in South Africa and 548th in the World with 23,896 publications made and 630,885 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th for Computer Science in South Africa and 577th in the World with 20,388 publications made and 487,053 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Psychology in South Africa and 440th in the World with 15,493 publications made and 314,342 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Economics in South Africa and 206th in the World with 13,529 publications made and 256,466 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 3rd for Mathematics in South Africa and 461st in the World with 12,509 publications made and 296,844 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 7th for Business in South Africa and 464th in the World with 10,861 publications made and 172,873 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 6th for Art & Design in South Africa and 423rd in the World with 4,983 publications made and 68,795 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.
