The University of Zululand ranked 21st in South Africa, 3851st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 59 research topics. The University of Zululand ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,929 academic publications and 77,148 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 2413th in the World with 3,391 publications made and 33,434 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Zululand ranked 19th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 2202nd in the World with 3,149 publications made and 45,517 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Zululand ranked 19th for Biology in South Africa and 2561st in the World with 3,131 publications made and 53,304 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Engineering in South Africa and 2810th in the World with 2,368 publications made and 37,562 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Zululand ranked 20th for Medicine in South Africa and 2568th in the World with 2,194 publications made and 30,250 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.
The University of Zululand ranked 17th for Physics in South Africa and 2734th in the World with 2,129 publications made and 32,440 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2770th in the World with 2,070 publications made and 40,088 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Computer Science in South Africa and 2932nd in the World with 1,886 publications made and 23,905 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Economics in South Africa and 1693rd in the World with 1,431 publications made and 12,748 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Psychology in South Africa and 2513th in the World with 1,403 publications made and 12,908 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Zululand ranked 19th for Business in South Africa and 2338th in the World with 1,303 publications made and 10,885 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2735th in the World with 1,166 publications made and 11,729 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Art & Design in South Africa and 2270th in the World with 640 publications made and 5,578 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.
