The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th in South Africa, 613th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 203 research topics. The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 58,455 academic publications and 987,370 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 23 notable alumni.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Biology in South Africa and 397th in the World with 36,962 publications made and 700,300 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 5th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 297th in the World with 30,156 publications made and 535,377 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 29,579 publications made and 447,269 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Medicine in South Africa and 406th in the World with 27,907 publications made and 519,078 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Nursing.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Chemistry in South Africa and 551st in the World with 24,057 publications made and 481,351 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 583rd in the World with 22,651 publications made and 430,126 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 569th in the World with 20,899 publications made and 390,097 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 596th in the World with 17,732 publications made and 297,661 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 457th in the World with 13,363 publications made and 196,050 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 215th in the World with 11,454 publications made and 165,764 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 4th for Mathematics in South Africa and 471st in the World with 11,006 publications made and 192,540 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 6th for Business in South Africa and 488th in the World with 9,330 publications made and 108,639 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ranked 6th for Art & Design in South Africa and 420th in the World with 4,301 publications made and 41,380 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.
