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3 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in South Africa

University of Fort Hare tops our list of 3 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in South Africa on research impact (353,278 citations). Central University of Technology (#24 in South Africa) and Univerisity of Mpumalanga (#26 in South Africa) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Fort Hare has the largest research record in this group, with 353,278 citations and an h-index of 198.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Fort Hare, founded in 1916.

Inside the course list

By level: 3 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Univerisity of Mpumalanga offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

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Which is the best university in South Africa for Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Fort Hare (#16 in South Africa), 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 Social Sciences & Psychology in South Africa?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in South Africa?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in South Africa?

Univerisity of Mpumalanga, with 2, ahead of University of Fort Hare (1).

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