The University of South Africa ranked 7th in South Africa, 898th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 161 research topics. The University of South Africa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 31,494 academic publications and 253,964 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 61 notable alumni.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 505th in the World with 23,328 publications made and 150,886 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Africa ranked 10th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 826th in the World with 15,311 publications made and 126,267 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 1233rd in the World with 12,994 publications made and 130,832 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of South Africa ranked 8th for Engineering in South Africa and 1170th in the World with 11,217 publications made and 123,992 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Africa ranked 7th for Computer Science in South Africa and 885th in the World with 11,192 publications made and 95,567 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 1079th in the World with 11,014 publications made and 124,669 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of South Africa ranked 7th for Business in South Africa and 494th in the World with 9,835 publications made and 67,816 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Economics in South Africa and 338th in the World with 9,564 publications made and 82,647 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 658th in the World with 9,312 publications made and 68,018 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 1188th in the World with 8,772 publications made and 90,476 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.
The University of South Africa ranked 10th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1447th in the World with 7,980 publications made and 102,623 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 707th in the World with 7,221 publications made and 77,121 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 360th in the World with 5,682 publications made and 24,182 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.
