For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in South Africa
Latest ranking updates related to universities in South Africa
- 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions published most recent results of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Includes 21 universities from South Africa.
- 25 Jan, 2024: Latest THE World’s Most International Universities from THE Times Higher Education, UK. University of Cape Town in position #55.
- 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . 21 universities from South Africa appear in this ranking.
- 15 Dec, 2023: Latest Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 3 universities from South Africa appear in this ranking.
Rankings of universities in South Africa 2024
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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THE World’s Most International Universities
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#2
University of Johannesburg
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#3
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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#4
University of the Witwatersrand
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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#5
University of Stellenbosch
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#6
University of Pretoria
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#7
North-West University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#8
University of South Africa
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#9
University of the Western Cape
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023] |
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#10
University of the Free State
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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#11
Rhodes University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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#12
University of Venda
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
#13
Durban University of Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
#14
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
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#15
Tshwane University of Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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University of Fort Hare
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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#17
University of Limpopo
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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#18
Walter Sisulu University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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#19
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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University of Zululand
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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#21
Vaal University of Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
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#22
Central University of Technology
#23
Mangosuthu University of Technology
#24
Milpark Business School, Milpark Education
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Highest subject rankings of universities in South Africa
Marketing
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#20
Milpark Business School, Milpark Education
Law
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#65
University of Pretoria
Geography
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#76
University of Cape Town
Education
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#92
University of Cape Town
Mechanical Engineering
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151
University of Pretoria
Physics
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201
University of Cape Town
Computer Science
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401
University of Stellenbosch
South Africa Key Facts for International Students
21 out of 24 Universities in South Africa Ranked in at least one ranking
4 Different Rankings list Universities in South Africa (2 institution and 2 subject rankings)
4 Global Rankings rank Universities in South Africa Among TOP 200
Time: GMT +2
Telephone country code: +27
- Religion:
- Pentecostal 8%
- Catholicism 7%
- Methodist 7%
- Dutch Reformed 7%
- Anglican 4%
- Other Protestant 40%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 15%
- Other religions: Islam, Hinduism 12%
- Largest cities in South Africa:
- 1. Cape Town: 3,500,000
- 2. Durban: 3,100,000
- 3. Johannesburg: 2,000,000
- 4. Soweto: 1,700,000
- 5. Pretoria: 1,600,000
Largest international airport in South Africa:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): 20.692.780 Passengers/Year; 7 Terminals; 21 km. from Johannesburg city center
Map with location of universities in South Africa
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FAQ
University of Cape Town ranks #1 in South Africa in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.
Among all universities in South Africa University of Cape Town is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 7 rankings where University of Cape Town is listed.
Milpark Business School, Milpark Education is ranked best in South Africa for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the Milpark Business School, Milpark Education.
University of Pretoria is ranked best in South Africa for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Pretoria.
University of Cape Town is ranked best in South Africa for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the University of Cape Town.
University of Cape Town is ranked best in South Africa for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Cape Town.
University of Pretoria is ranked best in South Africa for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Pretoria.
University of Cape Town is ranked best in South Africa for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Cape Town.
University of Stellenbosch is ranked best in South Africa for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Stellenbosch.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023