The University of South Africa ranked 7th in South Africa, 875th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 173 research topics. The University of South Africa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,559 academic publications and 408,632 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 65 notable alumni.
The University of South Africa ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 496th in the World with 27,369 publications made and 252,724 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 754th in the World with 18,069 publications made and 207,021 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 1180th in the World with 15,378 publications made and 207,529 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of South Africa ranked 8th for Engineering in South Africa and 1121st in the World with 13,197 publications made and 188,582 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 841st in the World with 13,067 publications made and 154,159 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 1044th in the World with 12,827 publications made and 185,017 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 438th in the World with 11,473 publications made and 116,371 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 297th in the World with 11,189 publications made and 135,537 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 617th in the World with 10,904 publications made and 113,929 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 1151st in the World with 10,522 publications made and 141,132 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 1372nd in the World with 9,534 publications made and 157,272 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 670th in the World with 8,519 publications made and 117,319 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 342nd in the World with 6,421 publications made and 42,261 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.
