Where Will Unisa Rank In 2025/2026
Where Will Unisa Rank In 2025/2026
Unisa’s Ranking Projections for 2025/2026: What to Expect:
Unisa Ranking is the position or status of the University of South Africa (Unisa) about other universities, based on various metrics and evaluation requirements. University rankings can be global, regional, or country-specific, and they often take into account a wide range of factors, including Academic Reputation, Research Output, Faculty Qualifications, Student-to-Teacher Ratio, Internationalization, Employability, Facilities and Infrastructure.
There are multiple entities and bodies that rank universities, such as the QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (often known as the Shanghai Ranking). Each uses its methodology, so Unisa’s rank might vary depending on the ranking entity and the requirement they prioritize.
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has long been a keystone of the South African tertiary education system, especially for distance learning. Over the years, Unisa’s standing has shifted on both national and global scales. With the 2025/2026 academic year drawing near, there’s burgeoning interest in where Unisa might rank.
Unisa’s Remarkable Journey
- Established in 1873, Unisa has evolved from humble beginnings to become a globally recognized university, making education accessible to millions of students. Its focus on distance learning has played a crucial role in democratizing education, reaching learners from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations. Throughout the decades, Unisa’s dedication to research, innovation, and community engagement has garnered significant respect within academic circles.
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Where Will Unisa Rank In 2025/2026
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, among other recent rankings and endorsements by reputable bodies in the higher education landscape, reflect Professor Puleng LenkaBula’s vision to reposition Unisa to reclaim its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in the continent and globally.
Marching up the ranks ladder to occupy the top seven universities demonstrates Unisa’s academic excellence and contribution to the global knowledge arena. This ranking further enhances Unisa’s reputation as an international higher education brand to be reckoned with.
Unisa remains on course towards fulfilling its mandate of becoming a comprehensive, open distance and eLearning (CODeL) institution that produces excellent scholarship and research while providing quality tuition and fostering active community engagement.
The university’s global contribution to the knowledge and information society advances development, nurtures a critical citizenry and ensures global sustainability. The evidence is in the 350,000 students enrolled annually, accommodating over a third of students in the country’s higher education system and 90 per cent of the distance learning component.
As the university continues to gain international recognition and endorsements, Unisa commits to persist in strengthening its efforts to reclaim its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa – and on the continent.
ARWU ranks Unisa in the top eight best universities in South Africa For 2024:
In news that further affirms Unisa’s stature and contributions to the higher education landscape on the continent and globally, the 2023 ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published on 15 August 2023, has ranked Unisa in the top eight best universities in the country and the top 1 000 universities globally.
Since 2003, ARWU has presented its rating of the world’s top universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data. The body is recognised as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. This year, more than 2,500 institutions were scrutinised, and the best 1,000 universities in the world were published.
Unisa continues to enjoy its spot in the top echelon of best South African universities along with the University of Cape Town, the University of the Witwatersrand, Stellenbosch University, the University of Pretoria, North-West University and the University of Johannesburg.
ARWU adopts six objective indicators to rank world universities, including the number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, the number of articles published in journals of nature and science, the number of highly cited researchers and articles indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded and the Social Sciences Citation Index based on data in the Web of Science, and per capita performance.
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Unisa is reclaiming its place at the top tier of tertiary education in South Africa:
Set to reclaim Africa’s intellectual future and its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa – and on the continent, Unisa has been ranked seventh in South Africa by Webometrics, Ranking Web of Universities 2023. This news comes shortly after the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked Unisa in the top eight best universities in South Africa and the top 1,000 globally.
The 2023 first edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities ranked Unisa at 795th among more than 31,000 universities worldwide, up from 805th in 2022. In the second edition, Unisa is now 781st worldwide, marking a significant upward shift.
The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain.
The ranking aims to promote web publications. It supports open-access initiatives, and electronic access to scientific publications and other academic material to improve the welfare of citizens.
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The journey of the University of South Africa has been one of remarkable growth and development, firmly establishing itself as a prominent player in the African higher education landscape. While Unisa may not yet rank among the top global universities, its commitment to academic excellence, research, diversity, and technological advancement suggests a promising future. Visit The official website Of Unisa For More Details
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