The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd in South Africa, 392nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 226 research topics. The University of the Witwatersrand ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 83,673 academic publications and 2,021,576 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 181 notable alumni.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Biology in South Africa and 361st in the World with 48,901 publications made and 1,335,938 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Virology.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 277th in the World with 44,520 publications made and 990,236 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Medicine in South Africa and 292nd in the World with 43,031 publications made and 1,198,674 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 281st in the World with 38,453 publications made and 961,188 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Chemistry in South Africa and 450th in the World with 31,366 publications made and 944,605 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Engineering in South Africa and 515th in the World with 30,232 publications made and 743,439 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 1st for Physics in South Africa and 402nd in the World with 29,437 publications made and 797,564 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 4th for Computer Science in South Africa and 546th in the World with 23,946 publications made and 551,487 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Psychology in South Africa and 352nd in the World with 19,703 publications made and 452,385 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 1st for Mathematics in South Africa and 282nd in the World with 15,783 publications made and 446,125 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Economics in South Africa and 174th in the World with 14,828 publications made and 336,617 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 3rd for Business in South Africa and 367th in the World with 12,604 publications made and 220,030 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 4th for Art & Design in South Africa and 318th in the World with 6,596 publications made and 105,075 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
