The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd in South Africa, 385th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. The University of the Witwatersrand ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 87,823 academic publications and 2,170,581 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 195 notable alumni.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Biology in South Africa and 365th in the World with 50,700 publications made and 1,420,919 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 266th in the World with 46,919 publications made and 1,070,102 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Medicine in South Africa and 290th in the World with 44,925 publications made and 1,282,044 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 273rd in the World with 40,220 publications made and 1,033,067 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 454th in the World with 32,243 publications made and 1,007,762 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 517th in the World with 31,203 publications made and 798,626 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 399th in the World with 30,377 publications made and 852,330 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 549th in the World with 24,791 publications made and 592,151 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Psychology in South Africa and 353rd in the World with 20,443 publications made and 478,889 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 277th in the World with 16,280 publications made and 471,551 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 163rd in the World with 15,618 publications made and 356,217 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 4th for Business in South Africa and 358th in the World with 13,128 publications made and 240,333 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 320th in the World with 6,859 publications made and 112,808 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.
