The University of Venda ranked 19th in South Africa, 3752nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 55 research topics. The University of Venda ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,512 academic publications and 65,384 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 2206th in the World with 3,472 publications made and 46,174 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 2724th in the World with 3,427 publications made and 31,321 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
The University of Venda ranked 18th for Biology in South Africa and 2511th in the World with 3,403 publications made and 48,657 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Medicine in South Africa and 2402nd in the World with 2,528 publications made and 31,047 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Immunology, Psychiatry.
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2826th in the World with 1,899 publications made and 33,071 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Engineering in South Africa and 3145th in the World with 1,842 publications made and 28,013 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 3110th in the World with 1,710 publications made and 22,091 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 3461st in the World with 1,435 publications made and 14,022 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 1892nd in the World with 1,410 publications made and 12,657 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 2699th in the World with 1,341 publications made and 12,552 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 2836th in the World with 1,232 publications made and 15,192 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 2612th in the World with 1,078 publications made and 8,139 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 2853rd in the World with 452 publications made and 2,356 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.
