Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd in South Africa, 4553rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 26 research topics. Walter Sisulu University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,824 academic publications and 36,561 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in South Africa and 3188th in the World with 2,488 publications made and 20,591 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 21st for Medicine in South Africa and 2641st in the World with 2,184 publications made and 24,754 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Family medicine, Surgery.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 21st for Biology in South Africa and 3316th in the World with 1,991 publications made and 23,748 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Virology.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 3415th in the World with 1,754 publications made and 16,628 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Psychology in South Africa and 2779th in the World with 1,272 publications made and 10,318 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in South Africa and 3921st in the World with 1,222 publications made and 11,141 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2975th in the World with 1,159 publications made and 10,217 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Engineering in South Africa and 4070th in the World with 1,134 publications made and 11,094 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 21st for Economics in South Africa and 2142nd in the World with 1,113 publications made and 9,189 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 23rd for Chemistry in South Africa and 4054th in the World with 1,028 publications made and 12,522 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 23rd for Physics in South Africa and 4242nd in the World with 966 publications made and 8,580 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Business in South Africa and 3076th in the World with 892 publications made and 6,067 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Art & Design in South Africa and 3024th in the World with 348 publications made and 2,517 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
