Exploring the academic landscape of South Africa, we take a look at the latest edition of the highly regarded QS World University Rankings. With a comprehensive evaluation of 1,500 institutions across 104 locations, this influential ranking stands out for its emphasis on employability and sustainability.
Supported by an analysis of a staggering 17.5 million academic papers and invaluable insights from over 240,000 academic faculty and employers, the rankings offer a reliable glimpse into the top universities worldwide.
We narrowed down this long list to a selection of 11 best universities in South Africa.
1. University of Cape Town – Rank (173) – Overall Score (48.7)
2. University of Witwatersrand – Rank (264) – Overall Score (37.9)
3. Stellenbosch University – Rank (283) – Overall Score (36.5)
4. University of Johannesburg – Rank (306) – Overall Score (34)
5. University of Pretoria – Rank (323) – Overall Score (32.8)
6. University of Kwazulu-Natal – Rank (621-630)
7. North-West University – Rank (801-850)
8. University of South Africa – Rank (851-900)
9. Rhodes University – Rank (901-950)
10. University of the Western Cape – Rank (951-1000)
11. University of the Free State – Rank (1001-1200)
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