Walter Sisulu University ranked 19th in South Africa, 3337th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 30 research topics. Walter Sisulu University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,267 academic publications and 42,596 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 3073rd in the World with 2,788 publications made and 23,886 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 21st for Medicine in South Africa and 2581st in the World with 2,404 publications made and 28,150 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Family medicine, Nursing.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 21st for Biology in South Africa and 3251st in the World with 2,177 publications made and 27,680 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Virology.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in South Africa and 3300th in the World with 1,955 publications made and 19,548 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Psychology in South Africa and 2710th in the World with 1,386 publications made and 11,934 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 3754th in the World with 1,325 publications made and 12,902 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Economics in South Africa and 2015th in the World with 1,244 publications made and 10,758 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Mathematics in South Africa and 2873rd in the World with 1,239 publications made and 11,539 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 22nd for Engineering in South Africa and 3971st in the World with 1,238 publications made and 12,974 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 23rd for Chemistry in South Africa and 3959th in the World with 1,124 publications made and 14,633 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 23rd for Physics in South Africa and 4112th in the World with 1,044 publications made and 10,156 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 2964th in the World with 1,001 publications made and 7,153 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Walter Sisulu University ranked 20th for Art & Design in South Africa and 2908th in the World with 387 publications made and 2,914 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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