2 Best Science Universities in South Africa

Central University of Technology leads the 2 Science universities in South Africa on research impact (80,425 citations). Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#24 in South Africa South Africa

Central University of Technology

Public University · 2 courses in Science

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

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#24 in South Africa · by research impact

80,425 citations · h-index 103

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2Top pick

#26 in South Africa South Africa

Univerisity of Mpumalanga

Public University · 4 courses in Science

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#26 in South Africa · by research impact

28,388 citations · h-index 65

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Central University of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 80,425 citations and an h-index of 103.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 4 bachelor's, 1 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (83% of courses with a stated intake). Univerisity of Mpumalanga offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in South Africa for Science?

Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) and Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Science in South Africa?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Science courses start in South Africa?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in South Africa?

Univerisity of Mpumalanga, with 4, ahead of Central University of Technology (2).

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