The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th in South Africa, 1138th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 130 research topics. The University of the Western Cape ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,652 academic publications and 275,785 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 28 notable alumni.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 876th in the World with 10,654 publications made and 132,165 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 9,425 publications made and 169,518 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 1045th in the World with 8,728 publications made and 136,242 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of the Western Cape ranked 8th for Medicine in South Africa and 1056th in the World with 7,865 publications made and 122,372 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 1476th in the World with 6,303 publications made and 120,406 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 1598th in the World with 6,269 publications made and 114,890 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 1491st in the World with 6,020 publications made and 129,371 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 1377th in the World with 5,682 publications made and 96,686 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 1007th in the World with 4,704 publications made and 59,095 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 614th in the World with 4,280 publications made and 54,011 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 3,260 publications made and 39,251 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 1331st in the World with 3,206 publications made and 50,731 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 841st in the World with 1,904 publications made and 15,195 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.
