The University of Venda ranked 18th in South Africa, 3146th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 59 research topics. The University of Venda ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,851 academic publications and 73,638 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Venda ranked 18th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 2169th in the World with 3,659 publications made and 50,298 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 2657th in the World with 3,627 publications made and 33,687 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of Venda ranked 18th for Biology in South Africa and 2479th in the World with 3,577 publications made and 54,712 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Medicine in South Africa and 2369th in the World with 2,667 publications made and 34,580 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Immunology.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2796th in the World with 1,993 publications made and 37,105 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Engineering in South Africa and 3108th in the World with 1,934 publications made and 31,572 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.
The University of Venda ranked 20th for Physics in South Africa and 3097th in the World with 1,777 publications made and 24,759 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Computer Science in South Africa and 3414th in the World with 1,513 publications made and 15,967 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Economics in South Africa and 1850th in the World with 1,482 publications made and 14,380 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Psychology in South Africa and 2642nd in the World with 1,436 publications made and 12,590 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2802nd in the World with 1,286 publications made and 15,319 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Venda ranked 20th for Business in South Africa and 2556th in the World with 1,124 publications made and 9,304 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Art & Design in South Africa and 2819th in the World with 474 publications made and 2,597 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, 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.
