The University of Venda ranked 19th in South Africa, 3760th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. The University of Venda ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,454 academic publications and 39,710 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Jump to topical rankings below
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 2318th in the World with 2,834 publications made and 28,045 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
University of Venda
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 |
| 2002 | 13 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 | 23 |
| 2004 | 10 | 34 |
| 2005 | 16 | 52 |
| 2006 | 19 | 99 |
| 2007 | 21 | 105 |
| 2008 | 24 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 | 191 |
| 2010 | 55 | 244 |
| 2011 | 84 | 321 |
| 2012 | 81 | 448 |
| 2013 | 118 | 618 |
| 2014 | 146 | 658 |
| 2015 | 164 | 753 |
| 2016 | 170 | 936 |
| 2017 | 167 | 1181 |
| 2018 | 207 | 1463 |
| 2019 | 246 | 2189 |
| 2020 | 270 | 3011 |
| 2021 | 306 | 4160 |
| 2022 | 319 | 4970 |
| 2023 | 284 | 5268 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Biology in South Africa and 2606th in the World with 2,816 publications made and 30,181 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
University of Venda
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 | 11 |
| 2003 | 16 | 22 |
| 2004 | 12 | 33 |
| 2005 | 17 | 60 |
| 2006 | 22 | 96 |
| 2007 | 28 | 119 |
| 2008 | 26 | 171 |
| 2009 | 34 | 239 |
| 2010 | 58 | 283 |
| 2011 | 75 | 348 |
| 2012 | 73 | 459 |
| 2013 | 102 | 634 |
| 2014 | 138 | 711 |
| 2015 | 173 | 853 |
| 2016 | 161 | 1071 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1335 |
| 2018 | 206 | 1627 |
| 2019 | 233 | 2524 |
| 2020 | 283 | 3290 |
| 2021 | 312 | 4623 |
| 2022 | 312 | 5380 |
| 2023 | 290 | 5665 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Biology.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 2803rd in the World with 2,813 publications made and 18,109 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy.
University of Venda
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 | 4 |
| 2002 | 11 | 7 |
| 2003 | 18 | 18 |
| 2004 | 13 | 25 |
| 2005 | 15 | 35 |
| 2006 | 14 | 54 |
| 2007 | 22 | 57 |
| 2008 | 15 | 100 |
| 2009 | 26 | 131 |
| 2010 | 55 | 150 |
| 2011 | 74 | 192 |
| 2012 | 115 | 291 |
| 2013 | 146 | 346 |
| 2014 | 245 | 512 |
| 2015 | 208 | 560 |
| 2016 | 208 | 662 |
| 2017 | 195 | 847 |
| 2018 | 151 | 1006 |
| 2019 | 205 | 1489 |
| 2020 | 221 | 2071 |
| 2021 | 263 | 2701 |
| 2022 | 272 | 3124 |
| 2023 | 257 | 3341 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Medicine rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Medicine in South Africa and 2508th in the World with 2,092 publications made and 19,373 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Nursing, Immunology, Psychiatry.
University of Venda
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 12 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 | 11 |
| 2005 | 17 | 27 |
| 2006 | 17 | 51 |
| 2007 | 23 | 71 |
| 2008 | 24 | 134 |
| 2009 | 27 | 175 |
| 2010 | 38 | 198 |
| 2011 | 68 | 242 |
| 2012 | 88 | 312 |
| 2013 | 109 | 385 |
| 2014 | 162 | 554 |
| 2015 | 159 | 552 |
| 2016 | 130 | 799 |
| 2017 | 134 | 1033 |
| 2018 | 108 | 1155 |
| 2019 | 156 | 1735 |
| 2020 | 184 | 2152 |
| 2021 | 184 | 2959 |
| 2022 | 200 | 3162 |
| 2023 | 197 | 3424 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Medicine.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2921st in the World with 1,583 publications made and 21,318 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
University of Venda
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 | 17 |
| 2004 | 8 | 26 |
| 2005 | 11 | 41 |
| 2006 | 11 | 73 |
| 2007 | 11 | 85 |
| 2008 | 23 | 130 |
| 2009 | 24 | 179 |
| 2010 | 29 | 218 |
| 2011 | 47 | 283 |
| 2012 | 38 | 350 |
| 2013 | 48 | 491 |
| 2014 | 63 | 575 |
| 2015 | 62 | 633 |
| 2016 | 76 | 774 |
| 2017 | 94 | 995 |
| 2018 | 127 | 1179 |
| 2019 | 160 | 1857 |
| 2020 | 173 | 2384 |
| 2021 | 178 | 3363 |
| 2022 | 185 | 4035 |
| 2023 | 168 | 4256 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Engineering in South Africa and 3205th in the World with 1,555 publications made and 17,696 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.
University of Venda
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 11 | 16 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 | 27 |
| 2006 | 9 | 51 |
| 2007 | 12 | 59 |
| 2008 | 12 | 77 |
| 2009 | 19 | 122 |
| 2010 | 32 | 151 |
| 2011 | 43 | 211 |
| 2012 | 39 | 319 |
| 2013 | 73 | 395 |
| 2014 | 79 | 480 |
| 2015 | 85 | 536 |
| 2016 | 82 | 644 |
| 2017 | 92 | 763 |
| 2018 | 112 | 958 |
| 2019 | 144 | 1369 |
| 2020 | 144 | 1886 |
| 2021 | 174 | 2671 |
| 2022 | 177 | 3463 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3620 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Physics in South Africa and 3117th in the World with 1,465 publications made and 14,472 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
University of Venda
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 13 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 | 7 | 58 |
| 2007 | 8 | 49 |
| 2008 | 20 | 76 |
| 2009 | 19 | 117 |
| 2010 | 28 | 145 |
| 2011 | 40 | 191 |
| 2012 | 40 | 268 |
| 2013 | 65 | 383 |
| 2014 | 83 | 460 |
| 2015 | 88 | 522 |
| 2016 | 81 | 564 |
| 2017 | 91 | 647 |
| 2018 | 105 | 754 |
| 2019 | 126 | 1202 |
| 2020 | 111 | 1487 |
| 2021 | 161 | 2200 |
| 2022 | 177 | 2757 |
| 2023 | 164 | 2825 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Venda ranked 20th for Computer Science in South Africa and 3460th in the World with 1,199 publications made and 9,001 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Telecommunications.
University of Venda
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 | 14 |
| 2006 | 6 | 31 |
| 2007 | 10 | 20 |
| 2008 | 3 | 37 |
| 2009 | 12 | 50 |
| 2010 | 18 | 76 |
| 2011 | 29 | 89 |
| 2012 | 30 | 146 |
| 2013 | 48 | 186 |
| 2014 | 80 | 236 |
| 2015 | 88 | 293 |
| 2016 | 85 | 325 |
| 2017 | 75 | 380 |
| 2018 | 55 | 480 |
| 2019 | 93 | 805 |
| 2020 | 106 | 1028 |
| 2021 | 136 | 1493 |
| 2022 | 140 | 1723 |
| 2023 | 138 | 1886 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Computer Science.
Economics rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Economics in South Africa and 2020th in the World with 1,163 publications made and 6,646 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics.
University of Venda
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 | 18 |
| 2007 | 4 | 26 |
| 2008 | 6 | 29 |
| 2009 | 12 | 55 |
| 2010 | 20 | 57 |
| 2011 | 26 | 71 |
| 2012 | 47 | 104 |
| 2013 | 66 | 142 |
| 2014 | 125 | 229 |
| 2015 | 87 | 238 |
| 2016 | 91 | 222 |
| 2017 | 68 | 299 |
| 2018 | 43 | 341 |
| 2019 | 74 | 444 |
| 2020 | 81 | 658 |
| 2021 | 121 | 896 |
| 2022 | 135 | 1105 |
| 2023 | 112 | 1156 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Economics.
Psychology rankings
The University of Venda ranked 20th for Psychology in South Africa and 2799th in the World with 1,125 publications made and 7,377 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
University of Venda
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 | 20 |
| 2008 | 6 | 31 |
| 2009 | 13 | 68 |
| 2010 | 18 | 67 |
| 2011 | 34 | 72 |
| 2012 | 44 | 98 |
| 2013 | 67 | 166 |
| 2014 | 135 | 257 |
| 2015 | 101 | 245 |
| 2016 | 88 | 261 |
| 2017 | 61 | 304 |
| 2018 | 38 | 377 |
| 2019 | 68 | 554 |
| 2020 | 74 | 727 |
| 2021 | 98 | 949 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1053 |
| 2023 | 118 | 1161 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Psychology.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Mathematics in South Africa and 3002nd in the World with 1,026 publications made and 9,676 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
University of Venda
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 | 12 |
| 2006 | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 | 3 | 18 |
| 2008 | 7 | 26 |
| 2009 | 13 | 41 |
| 2010 | 14 | 58 |
| 2011 | 24 | 81 |
| 2012 | 39 | 112 |
| 2013 | 58 | 171 |
| 2014 | 107 | 255 |
| 2015 | 101 | 280 |
| 2016 | 70 | 255 |
| 2017 | 67 | 369 |
| 2018 | 39 | 454 |
| 2019 | 61 | 598 |
| 2020 | 82 | 790 |
| 2021 | 103 | 1049 |
| 2022 | 101 | 1238 |
| 2023 | 111 | 1262 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The University of Venda ranked 21st for Business in South Africa and 2820th in the World with 882 publications made and 4,281 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
University of Venda
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 | 32 |
| 2010 | 17 | 35 |
| 2011 | 17 | 42 |
| 2012 | 27 | 64 |
| 2013 | 52 | 78 |
| 2014 | 85 | 136 |
| 2015 | 66 | 135 |
| 2016 | 67 | 133 |
| 2017 | 64 | 206 |
| 2018 | 38 | 221 |
| 2019 | 52 | 303 |
| 2020 | 69 | 441 |
| 2021 | 93 | 632 |
| 2022 | 86 | 779 |
| 2023 | 98 | 933 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Business.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Venda ranked 19th for Art & Design in South Africa and 2950th in the World with 363 publications made and 1,122 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.
University of Venda
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 | 14 |
| 2010 | 4 | 14 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 13 | 27 |
| 2013 | 20 | 38 |
| 2014 | 26 | 57 |
| 2015 | 33 | 68 |
| 2016 | 29 | 62 |
| 2017 | 44 | 92 |
| 2018 | 24 | 107 |
| 2019 | 13 | 112 |
| 2020 | 19 | 151 |
| 2021 | 27 | 258 |
| 2022 | 31 | 267 |
| 2023 | 41 | 288 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Venda in various areas of Art & Design.
