South Africa · 2026 edition

South African University Rankings

Compare South African universities using the latest published ranking data, source positions and methodology notes.

Institutions shown
26
Verified positions
11
Edition
2026
Methodology

How this university ranking works

QS evaluates institutions using regional indicators including employer reputation, research, citations, staff qualifications, web impact, international research networks and sustainability.

A blank position means that no exact published position has been verified in EduCoast, not that the institution lacks quality.

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Source: QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa 2026. Verified 2026-08-22.