The University of the Free State ranked 11th in South Africa, 1150th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 150 research topics. The University of the Free State ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,134 academic publications and 270,755 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 23 notable alumni.
The University of the Free State ranked 6th for Biology in South Africa and 950th in the World with 14,478 publications made and 202,885 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 814th in the World with 13,508 publications made and 112,139 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 769th in the World with 13,082 publications made and 161,712 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 976th in the World with 9,786 publications made and 118,340 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of the Free State ranked 7th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1110th in the World with 9,784 publications made and 158,763 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of the Free State ranked 9th for Engineering in South Africa and 1215th in the World with 8,991 publications made and 125,316 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 1117th in the World with 8,991 publications made and 122,858 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 1420th in the World with 6,072 publications made and 63,074 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
The University of the Free State ranked 10th for Psychology in South Africa and 1024th in the World with 5,430 publications made and 43,195 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 579th in the World with 5,055 publications made and 42,831 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 964th in the World with 4,434 publications made and 51,960 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 894th in the World with 4,094 publications made and 40,345 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 719th in the World with 2,857 publications made and 12,718 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.
