The University of Pretoria ranked 4th in South Africa, 430th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. The University of Pretoria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 74,475 academic publications and 1,326,679 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 102 notable alumni.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Biology in South Africa and 394th in the World with 43,318 publications made and 951,066 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 229th in the World with 41,228 publications made and 860,170 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Pretoria ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 317th in the World with 40,898 publications made and 612,366 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Medicine in South Africa and 425th in the World with 31,563 publications made and 631,302 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Africa and 554th in the World with 27,434 publications made and 636,775 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Pretoria ranked 4th for Engineering in South Africa and 546th in the World with 26,737 publications made and 505,843 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Physics in South Africa and 590th in the World with 24,174 publications made and 444,022 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Computer Science in South Africa and 496th in the World with 23,283 publications made and 400,373 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Business in South Africa and 293rd in the World with 15,179 publications made and 229,878 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Psychology in South Africa and 483rd in the World with 14,979 publications made and 228,064 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Pretoria ranked 3rd for Economics in South Africa and 204th in the World with 14,308 publications made and 218,216 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Pretoria ranked 4th for Mathematics in South Africa and 472nd in the World with 13,598 publications made and 225,062 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Pretoria ranked 1st for Art & Design in South Africa and 259th in the World with 8,217 publications made and 75,308 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.
