The University of South Africa ranked 7th in South Africa, 899th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 172 research topics. The University of South Africa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 39,603 academic publications and 457,093 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 483rd in the World with 28,647 publications made and 277,683 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Africa ranked 8th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 732nd in the World with 18,998 publications made and 235,302 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of South Africa ranked 10th for Biology in South Africa and 1151st in the World with 16,144 publications made and 237,495 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of South Africa ranked 8th for Engineering in South Africa and 1094th in the World with 13,898 publications made and 215,301 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Africa ranked 7th for Computer Science in South Africa and 836th in the World with 13,629 publications made and 169,586 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Neuroscience, Cyber Security.
The University of South Africa ranked 8th for Physics in South Africa and 1036th in the World with 13,432 publications made and 209,236 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Business in South Africa and 422nd in the World with 11,870 publications made and 126,999 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of South Africa ranked 7th for Economics in South Africa and 294th in the World with 11,623 publications made and 147,534 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Psychology in South Africa and 614th in the World with 11,371 publications made and 124,583 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of South Africa ranked 10th for Medicine in South Africa and 1140th in the World with 11,113 publications made and 155,988 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.
The University of South Africa ranked 9th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1336th in the World with 10,091 publications made and 182,216 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Mathematics in South Africa and 667th in the World with 8,862 publications made and 127,409 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of South Africa ranked 5th for Art & Design in South Africa and 336th in the World with 6,628 publications made and 45,763 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.
