The Vaal University of Technology ranked 22nd in South Africa, 4133rd in the global 2026 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 3,577 academic publications and 52,732 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 2967th in the World with 1,988 publications made and 30,440 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 2820th in the World with 1,972 publications made and 31,866 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 3190th in the World with 1,966 publications made and 26,410 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 18th for Physics in South Africa and 2806th in the World with 1,863 publications made and 29,703 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 3311th in the World with 1,810 publications made and 29,358 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 20th for Chemistry in South Africa and 2922nd in the World with 1,651 publications made and 27,466 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 3216th in the World with 1,316 publications made and 19,205 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Management Information Systems, Telecommunications.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 18th for Business in South Africa and 2092nd in the World with 1,229 publications made and 17,071 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 3505th in the World with 1,103 publications made and 18,948 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 2884th in the World with 945 publications made and 14,016 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 2960th in the World with 908 publications made and 14,954 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The Vaal University of Technology ranked 21st for Economics in South Africa and 2104th in the World with 891 publications made and 12,564 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 3227th in the World with 345 publications made and 3,232 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.
