The University of the Free State ranked 11th in South Africa, 1153rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 158 research topics. The University of the Free State ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 28,297 academic publications and 407,021 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 24 notable alumni.
The University of the Free State ranked 8th for Biology in South Africa and 942nd in the World with 16,524 publications made and 288,258 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 781st in the World with 15,855 publications made and 176,010 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 762nd in the World with 15,044 publications made and 236,314 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of the Free State ranked 7th for Medicine in South Africa and 983rd in the World with 11,199 publications made and 168,613 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.
The University of the Free State ranked 8th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1102nd in the World with 11,056 publications made and 216,795 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Engineering in South Africa and 1218th in the World with 10,250 publications made and 179,319 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Physics in South Africa and 1070th in the World with 10,242 publications made and 180,197 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the Free State ranked 10th for Computer Science in South Africa and 1417th in the World with 7,055 publications made and 100,653 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Vision.
The University of the Free State ranked 10th for Psychology in South Africa and 977th in the World with 6,176 publications made and 68,440 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Economics in South Africa and 567th in the World with 5,859 publications made and 68,182 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Mathematics in South Africa and 867th in the World with 5,095 publications made and 77,475 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Business in South Africa and 874th in the World with 4,737 publications made and 61,646 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Advertising.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Art & Design in South Africa and 698th in the World with 3,333 publications made and 21,531 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.
