The University of Limpopo ranked 17th in South Africa, 3013th in the global 2025 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 9,395 academic publications and 111,672 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.
The University of Limpopo ranked 11th for Medicine in South Africa and 1267th in the World with 5,774 publications made and 80,527 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Family medicine.
The University of Limpopo ranked 15th for Biology in South Africa and 1769th in the World with 5,751 publications made and 76,758 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 1808th in the World with 5,546 publications made and 59,439 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 4,861 publications made and 57,727 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 2410th in the World with 3,020 publications made and 41,669 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 2735th in the World with 2,617 publications made and 34,416 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 1549th in the World with 2,609 publications made and 29,496 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 1200th in the World with 2,440 publications made and 22,195 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 2599th in the World with 2,367 publications made and 27,679 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 2832nd in the World with 2,206 publications made and 25,199 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 1928th in the World with 2,071 publications made and 28,297 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Limpopo ranked 16th for Business in South Africa and 1834th in the World with 1,830 publications made and 15,918 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 2179th in the World with 646 publications made and 4,225 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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