The University of Pretoria ranked 3rd in South Africa, 391st in the global 2026 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 77,357 academic publications and 1,429,832 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 115 notable alumni.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Biology in South Africa and 394th in the World with 44,706 publications made and 1,023,248 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 230th in the World with 42,589 publications made and 925,961 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 314th in the World with 42,518 publications made and 662,744 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Medicine in South Africa and 426th in the World with 32,764 publications made and 678,402 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Africa and 556th in the World with 28,124 publications made and 680,311 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 542nd in the World with 27,490 publications made and 546,352 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 589th in the World with 24,756 publications made and 479,768 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 499th in the World with 23,955 publications made and 434,210 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 287th in the World with 15,575 publications made and 247,657 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Psychology in South Africa and 482nd in the World with 15,503 publications made and 245,815 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 201st in the World with 14,851 publications made and 234,699 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 470th in the World with 13,882 publications made and 241,149 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 258th in the World with 8,431 publications made and 80,799 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.
