University Of Cape Town Global Ranking
University Of Cape Town Global Ranking
The University of Cape Town (UCT), known for its outstanding education, cutting-edge research, and transformative effects, has made a name for itself as a respected institution on the international scene. The university consistently receives high rankings among worldwide institutions, which not only attests to its dedication to academic excellence but also to its status as a major actor in the world of international education.
In prestigious international rankings including the Academic Rating of World Universities (ARWU), Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, and QS World University Rankings, UCT consistently performs well, which contributes to its high global rating. Based on criteria like academic standing, research output, teacher caliber, international collaborations, and satisfaction with learning, universities are evaluated in these rankings. The high standing of UCT in these lists is a testament to its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, research impact, and program quality in general.
World rankings
- 1st in Africa (US News Best Global Universities)
- 114th in the world (US News Best Global Universities)
- 1st in Africa (Times Higher Education)
- 156th in the world (Times Higher Education)
- 1st in Africa (Quacquarelli Symonds)
- 200th in the world (Quacquarelli Symonds)
- 1st in Africa (Times Higher Education)
- 171st in the world (Times Higher Education)
- 1st in Africa (Quacquarelli Symonds)
- 191st in the world (Quacquarelli Symonds)
- 1st in Africa (US News Best Global Universities)
- 112th in the world (US News Best Global Universities)
- 2nd in Africa (Academic Ranking of World Universities)
- 301–400 in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities)
- 2nd in Africa (Center for World University Rankings)
- 265th in the world (Center for World University Rankings)
BRICS rankings
- 13th (Quacquarelli Symonds BRICS)
- 22nd (Quacquarelli Symonds BRICS)
Emerging Economies University Rankings
- 9th (Times Higher Education)
- 4th (Times Higher Education BRICS and Emerging Economies )
Subject rankings
Top 50
- 49th in the world (immunology)
Top 100
- 63rd in the world (microbiology)
- 71st in the world (social sciences and public health)
- 91st in the world (clinical medicine)
Times Higher Education
Top 100
- 72nd in the world (clinical, pre-clinical, and health)
- 77th in the world (law)
- 89th in the world (social sciences)
- 95th in the world (education)
Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)
Top 20
- 16th in the world (mining and mineral engineering)
Top 50
- 45th in the world (oceanography)
Top 100
- 51st – 75th in the world (public health)
- 76th – 100th in the world (geography)
Quacquarelli Symonds
Top 20
- 11th in the world (development studies)
Top 50
- 37th in the world (sports-related subjects)
- 49th in the world (geography)
Top 100
- Anatomy and physiology
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- English language and literature
- Law and legal studies
- Life sciences and medicine
Times Higher Education
Top 100
- 1st in Africa, 61st in the world (clinical, pre-clinical and health)
US News Best Global Universities
Top 100
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Social Sciences and public health
Center for World University Rankings
Top 5
- 3rd in the world (ornithology)
- 4th in the world (area studies)
ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)
Top 10
- 8th in the world (mining and mineral engineering)
Top 50
- 40th in the world (public health)
The fact that UCT consistently ranks among the best institutions in the world demonstrates how important it is to society as a whole to have a premier university that stimulates innovation, encourages intellectual growth, and trains students to be global citizens. UCT’s global rating underlines its status as a light of excellence in the international academic community as it continues to impact the future of education, research, and societal transformation.
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