The University of Pretoria ranked 4th in South Africa, 429th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 227 research topics. The University of Pretoria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,297 academic publications and 920,420 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 95 notable alumni.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Biology in South Africa and 414th in the World with 38,310 publications made and 680,885 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 243rd in the World with 36,574 publications made and 609,154 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 326th in the World with 36,049 publications made and 419,964 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Medicine in South Africa and 434th in the World with 27,701 publications made and 450,512 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Chemistry in South Africa and 558th in the World with 24,786 publications made and 471,915 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Pretoria ranked 3rd for Engineering in South Africa and 545th in the World with 24,110 publications made and 366,349 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 21,839 publications made and 324,186 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 484th in the World with 20,946 publications made and 276,368 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 291st in the World with 13,644 publications made and 151,658 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Pretoria ranked 5th for Psychology in South Africa and 497th in the World with 13,248 publications made and 153,406 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 211th in the World with 12,669 publications made and 138,010 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Pretoria ranked 3rd for Mathematics in South Africa and 466th in the World with 12,392 publications made and 163,003 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Pretoria ranked 2nd for Art & Design in South Africa and 263rd in the World with 7,428 publications made and 49,214 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.
