The Vaal University of Technology ranked 20th in South Africa, 3968th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. The Vaal University of Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,444 academic publications and 46,412 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 20th for Environmental Science in South Africa and 2990th in the World with 1,924 publications made and 26,964 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 19th for Engineering in South Africa and 2845th in the World with 1,909 publications made and 28,243 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 21st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 3195th in the World with 1,908 publications made and 23,735 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 18th for Physics in South Africa and 2831st in the World with 1,805 publications made and 26,394 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 22nd for Biology in South Africa and 3331st in the World with 1,746 publications made and 25,980 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 20th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2944th in the World with 1,594 publications made and 24,128 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 19th for Computer Science in South Africa and 3335th in the World with 1,266 publications made and 16,715 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 18th for Business in South Africa and 2096th in the World with 1,193 publications made and 15,583 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 23rd for Medicine in South Africa and 3508th in the World with 1,072 publications made and 17,063 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Health Science, Clinical Psychology.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 22nd for Psychology in South Africa and 2877th in the World with 920 publications made and 12,709 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 21st for Mathematics in South Africa and 2997th in the World with 886 publications made and 13,383 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 20th for Economics in South Africa and 2102nd in the World with 874 publications made and 11,427 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 21st for Art & Design in South Africa and 3212th in the World with 338 publications made and 2,976 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.
