The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th in South Africa, 1137th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 135 research topics. The University of the Western Cape ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,690 academic publications and 425,992 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 31 notable alumni.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 862nd in the World with 12,471 publications made and 214,970 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 11th for Biology in South Africa and 1242nd in the World with 10,691 publications made and 251,577 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 11th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 1029th in the World with 10,075 publications made and 203,647 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 9th for Medicine in South Africa and 1060th in the World with 8,932 publications made and 180,207 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Family medicine.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 12th for Physics in South Africa and 1458th in the World with 7,326 publications made and 189,674 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 12th for Engineering in South Africa and 1579th in the World with 7,193 publications made and 177,402 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 11th for Chemistry in South Africa and 1488th in the World with 6,767 publications made and 180,928 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 9th for Computer Science in South Africa and 1382nd in the World with 6,545 publications made and 151,375 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 9th for Psychology in South Africa and 974th in the World with 5,356 publications made and 89,191 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Economics in South Africa and 596th in the World with 4,932 publications made and 82,341 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Business in South Africa and 1054th in the World with 3,739 publications made and 58,862 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Mathematics in South Africa and 1318th in the World with 3,655 publications made and 84,350 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Art & Design in South Africa and 824th in the World with 2,232 publications made and 24,461 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.
