The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th in South Africa, 610th in the global 2025 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 66,518 academic publications and 1,453,103 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 27 notable alumni.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Biology in South Africa and 385th in the World with 41,461 publications made and 989,153 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 287th in the World with 33,993 publications made and 773,886 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 400th in the World with 33,595 publications made and 663,657 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Medicine in South Africa and 390th in the World with 31,700 publications made and 755,145 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 552nd in the World with 26,662 publications made and 649,053 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 580th in the World with 25,323 publications made and 629,710 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 551st in the World with 23,345 publications made and 586,292 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 583rd in the World with 19,873 publications made and 441,757 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 438th in the World with 15,024 publications made and 296,776 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 208th in the World with 13,140 publications made and 246,495 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 466th in the World with 12,247 publications made and 284,314 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 466th in the World with 10,636 publications made and 160,418 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 418th in the World with 4,879 publications made and 64,310 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.
