The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd in South Africa, 394th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 11 research topics. The University of the Witwatersrand ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 72,984 academic publications and 1,347,015 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 172 notable alumni.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Biology in South Africa and 363rd in the World with 43,581 publications made and 970,913 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 258th in the World with 39,802 publications made and 686,340 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Medicine in South Africa and 301st in the World with 37,959 publications made and 845,117 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 33,953 publications made and 657,480 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 497th in the World with 28,091 publications made and 650,982 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 505th in the World with 26,623 publications made and 510,787 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Physics in South Africa and 493rd in the World with 25,471 publications made and 485,374 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 3rd for Computer Science in South Africa and 541st in the World with 21,308 publications made and 374,182 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 17,836 publications made and 324,647 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 2nd for Mathematics in South Africa and 383rd in the World with 14,507 publications made and 279,152 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 176th in the World with 13,305 publications made and 224,819 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 354th in the World with 11,342 publications made and 151,560 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of the Witwatersrand ranked 3rd for Art & Design in South Africa and 321st in the World with 5,923 publications made and 68,639 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.
