The University of Stellenbosch ranked 4th in South Africa, 434th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 223 research topics. The University of Stellenbosch ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 72,716 academic publications and 1,744,602 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 105 notable alumni.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Biology in South Africa and 378th in the World with 43,552 publications made and 1,237,648 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 335th in the World with 38,825 publications made and 871,023 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 4th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 289th in the World with 35,908 publications made and 911,899 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Medicine in South Africa and 368th in the World with 34,504 publications made and 952,517 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Chemistry in South Africa and 522nd in the World with 27,552 publications made and 833,762 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Engineering in South Africa and 537th in the World with 25,616 publications made and 632,279 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 4th for Physics in South Africa and 566th in the World with 23,312 publications made and 574,643 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Computer Science in South Africa and 541st in the World with 21,941 publications made and 546,782 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Psychology in South Africa and 384th in the World with 17,320 publications made and 402,827 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 5th for Economics in South Africa and 256th in the World with 12,540 publications made and 239,743 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 5th for Mathematics in South Africa and 507th in the World with 12,424 publications made and 296,057 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 5th for Business in South Africa and 395th in the World with 11,969 publications made and 233,842 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Stellenbosch ranked 3rd for Art & Design in South Africa and 292nd in the World with 6,790 publications made and 94,348 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.
