Global Directory Universities

Rank #1001 · South Africa (ZA)

University of South Africa

Overall: 10.7 Teaching: 22.1 Research: 19.1 Citations: 15 Industry: 35.2 International: 43.7
University of South Africa

Overview

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is a unique public research university and a global pioneer in distance learning. founded in 1873, it is the largest university in Africa by enrollment and is world-renowned for its excellence in law, management, and social sciences, making higher education accessible to millions.

Subject Areas

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Law
  • Education
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Computer Science
  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Psychology
  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

University Name

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University Name University of South Africa
University Name Normalized university of south africa

Profile

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Institution name University of South Africa
Location South Africa
Region Africa
Size Extra Large
Focus CO
Research Very High
Status Public

Academic reputation

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Score 10.6
Rank 601+

Employer reputation

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Score 7.2
Rank 601+

Faculty/student

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Score 1.1
Rank 701+

Citations per faculty

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Score 7.3
Rank 701+

International students

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Score 7.3
Rank 701+

International research network

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Score 91
Rank 156

Employment outcomes

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Score 92.8
Rank 65

Sustainability

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Score 3.1
Rank 701+