The University of Zululand ranked 18th in South Africa, 3567th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 58 research topics. The University of Zululand ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,695 academic publications and 69,698 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 2415th in the World with 3,271 publications made and 28,753 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Zululand ranked 19th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 2215th in the World with 3,043 publications made and 41,263 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Zululand ranked 19th for Biology in South Africa and 2548th in the World with 3,028 publications made and 47,782 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Engineering in South Africa and 2809th in the World with 2,292 publications made and 32,597 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 2564th in the World with 2,110 publications made and 26,955 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Nursing.
The University of Zululand ranked 17th for Physics in South Africa and 2737th in the World with 2,073 publications made and 28,511 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 2781st in the World with 1,990 publications made and 36,329 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 2926th in the World with 1,818 publications made and 21,478 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Zululand ranked 18th for Economics in South Africa and 1708th in the World with 1,380 publications made and 11,243 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 2501st in the World with 1,360 publications made and 11,898 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 2346th in the World with 1,269 publications made and 9,739 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 2749th in the World with 1,123 publications made and 10,552 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 2263rd in the World with 621 publications made and 4,077 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.
