The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th in South Africa, 1096th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 138 research topics. The University of the Western Cape ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,750 academic publications and 464,068 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 851st in the World with 13,126 publications made and 238,037 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 1240th in the World with 11,097 publications made and 261,961 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 1019th in the World with 10,531 publications made and 223,654 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 1056th in the World with 9,324 publications made and 196,038 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 1450th in the World with 7,592 publications made and 207,888 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 1573rd in the World with 7,467 publications made and 196,775 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 1492nd in the World with 6,972 publications made and 206,971 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 6,760 publications made and 171,700 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 976th in the World with 5,561 publications made and 96,687 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 586th in the World with 5,159 publications made and 89,501 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 1053rd in the World with 3,876 publications made and 64,060 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 1299th in the World with 3,776 publications made and 94,889 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 813th in the World with 2,318 publications made and 32,878 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.
