The University of Limpopo ranked 16th in South Africa, 2621st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 88 research topics. The University of Limpopo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,780 academic publications and 122,259 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
The University of Limpopo ranked 11th for Medicine in South Africa and 1286th in the World with 5,938 publications made and 86,539 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Family medicine.
The University of Limpopo ranked 15th for Biology in South Africa and 1785th in the World with 5,920 publications made and 85,852 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Limpopo ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 1802nd in the World with 5,755 publications made and 62,856 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of Limpopo ranked 16th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1762nd in the World with 5,047 publications made and 63,797 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Limpopo ranked 17th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2418th in the World with 3,121 publications made and 48,219 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Limpopo ranked 17th for Engineering in South Africa and 2729th in the World with 2,699 publications made and 39,347 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Limpopo ranked 12th for Psychology in South Africa and 1567th in the World with 2,666 publications made and 33,575 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Limpopo ranked 14th for Economics in South Africa and 1186th in the World with 2,528 publications made and 23,687 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Limpopo ranked 16th for Computer Science in South Africa and 2603rd in the World with 2,435 publications made and 31,013 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Telecommunications.
The University of Limpopo ranked 19th for Physics in South Africa and 2828th in the World with 2,268 publications made and 28,088 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Limpopo ranked 13th for Mathematics in South Africa and 1913th in the World with 2,139 publications made and 28,805 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Limpopo ranked 16th for Business in South Africa and 1841st in the World with 1,862 publications made and 17,617 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Limpopo ranked 17th for Art & Design in South Africa and 2180th in the World with 657 publications made and 4,732 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
