Where Will Unisa Rank 2025/2026

Where Will Unisa Rank 2025/2026

Analyzing Unisa’s Performance: Where Will It Rank in 2025/2026:

Unisa ranking refers to the position or standing of the University of South Africa (Unisa) relative to other higher education institutions on various ranking lists. University rankings are produced by several organizations or publications based on a variety of metrics. While rankings can provide some insight into the performance and reputation of the institution, it does not capture the entire history.

It is always advisable for students, parents and guardians to look beyond the rank and consider other factors, such as specific program strengths, student support services, and the overall fit for an individual’s needs and goals.

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has long been a central figure in the African educational landscape. As a premier distance learning institution, its influence has been felt far and wide. But where will this academic giant stand in the 2025/2026 rankings? This guide will help you by getting into details of the rankings of Unisa for the study year 2025/2026.

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Understanding University Rankings

Before delving into the ranking of Unisa, it is essential to understand how universities are ranked globally:

• Academic Reputation: Often based on surveys of higher education experts.
• Research Output: The volume, income, and reputation of the research produced.
• Citations: How often research from the institution is cited in other works
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: An indirect measure of teaching quality.
• International Outlook: The university’s ability to attract international students and faculty.

Where Will Unisa Rank 2025/2026

The QS World University Rankings 2025 lists Unisa as one of the top 7 universities in SA:

• The QS World University Rankings have ranked Unisa as one of the top universities in South Africa. Unisa has risen from the 2024 rating to be ranked in the #851-900 band and the top seven universities in South Africa. This ranking cements Unisa as a globally sustainable and competitive university

The 21st edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,503 institutions across 104 locations and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability.

Published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British education consultancy business, the ranking is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prominent university rankings evaluating institutions based on factors such as academic reputation, employment outcomes, international research network and citation per faculty, among other ranking criteria.

Compared to other universities in the country rated in the ranking, Unisa places seventh, enjoying the spot with the North-West University, and ahead of Rhodes University (951-1000), the University of the Western Cape (951-1000) and the University of the Free State (1001-1200), respectively.

The university achieved significant rankings in the following subject fields:

• Development Studies: 41 – 100
• Education and Training: 351 – 400
• Materials Science: 351 – 400
• Physics and Astronomy: 551 – 600
• Chemistry: 601 – 650

Unisa| A globally Competitive University

The 2025 QS World University Rankings, along with other recent rankings and endorsements by respected organizations in higher education, show that Professor Puleng LenkaBula’s vision to elevate Unisa to the top tier of universities in Africa and the world is being realized.

Climbing into the top seven universities proves Unisa’s academic excellence and its significant role in global knowledge. This ranking boosts Unisa’s reputation as a major international higher education institution.

Unisa is on track to becoming a comprehensive, open distance, and eLearning (CODeL) institution that excels in scholarship and research while providing quality education and active community engagement.

Unisa’s contribution to global knowledge and information supports development, nurtures informed citizens, and promotes global sustainability. This is evidenced by its 350,000 annual students, who make up over a third of South Africa’s higher education system and 90% of the distance learning sector.

As Unisa continues to gain international recognition and endorsements, it remains committed to strengthening its efforts to reclaim its place among the top universities in South Africa and Africa.

• By Tshimangadzo Mphaphuli, Editor: Internal Communications, Department of Institutional Advancement

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UNISA Contact

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• 0800 00 1870
  Contact details for student assistance and service

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• 0800 075 278
  unisa@thehotline.co.za

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The University of South Africa has experienced extraordinary growth and development along the way, solidifying its position as a key player in the African higher education market. Although Unisa may not now be among the best institutions in the world, its dedication to research, diversity, academic achievement, and technological advancement portends well for the future.  Visit the official Website Of Unisa for more Details.

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