The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) features as one of the top 2.5 per cent out of 19,788 universities across the globe, ranking in fourth place in South Africa (SA) and Africa.
This according to the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) which released its 2021-22 Global 2000 List.
The University of Cape Town was ranked first in SA, the University of the Witwatersrand second and the Stellenbosch University placed third.
CWUR, which publishes the largest academic rankings of global universities, is an organisation that provides policy advice, strategic insights, and consulting services to governments and universities to improve educational and research outcomes.
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CWUR publishes authoritative global university rankings, known for objectivity, transparency, and consistency, which are trusted by students, academics, university administrators, and governments from around the world.
Professor Mosa Moshabela, DVC: Research (Acting) welcomed the news.
“It is always a pleasure to see how we perform as an institution relative to our peers nationally and globally. It is in this light that we view the latest CWUR, and appreciate that we remain among the top universities in South Africa, Africa and the world. We shall endeavour to keep striving for excellence, increased growth and greater impact of this university as we journey together in the 21st Century,” he said.
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Dr Nadim Mahassen, Center for World University Rankings President congratulated the university, saying: “This is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations.”
For detailed information on the rankings, visit www.cwur.org.
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