University of Fort Hare

| Rank 2135 | Score 68.57 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #16

Top Africa #56

Top World #2,135

About University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare is a prominent institution in South Africa, recognized for its academic rigor and commitment to research. With a global rank of 2059 and a score of 66.46, it ranks fifteenth in the country. The university offers a diverse array of programs that cater to the interests of its student body, fostering a collaborative and engaging academic environment. Its focus on community service and research initiatives enhances its role in contributing to the socio-economic development of South Africa. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

University of Fort Hare Rankings 2027

Verified Institution | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
68.57
Global Rank
#2,135
Regional Rank
#56
Country Rank
#16
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

University of Fort Hare Overall Rankings 2027

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Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

68.5

Campus Safety & Security Measures

72

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

67

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

60

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

55

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

65

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

70

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

53

Industry & Employer Recognitions

51

Institutional Awards

50

National & Regional Recognitions

48

Student Awards & Competitions

52

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

62

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

60

Graduate Employment Rate

66

Industry Partnerships & Internships

65

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

58

Quality of Employment

64.5

Global Standing & Recognition

55

National Recognition & Standing

57

Peer & Academic Reputation

56

Ranking Trends & Improvements

54

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

38

International Reputation & Recognition

41

International Student Support

44

International Students & Faculty

40

Multicultural Campus Environment

39

Student & Faculty Mobility

42

Global Research Collaboration

57

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

54

Open Science & Accessibility

53

Research Impact & Excellence

59

Research Integrity & Quality

58

Research Output & Scale

61

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

55

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

54

Accreditation & Recognitions

63

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

57

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

61

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

65

Faculty-Student Ratio

67

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

63

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

56

Internships & Industry Exposure

59

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

60

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

62

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

64

Student Support Services

58

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

44

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

46

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

48

Online Learning & Digital Services

50

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

49

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

48

Social Media Presence & Influence

47

Website Performance & Speed

52

Website Quality & User Experience

50

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

45

Website Security & Technical Compliance

51

AI, Analytics & Automation

43

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

41

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

44

E-Learning & Online Education

45

igital Learning Ecosystem

46

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

39

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

42

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

68

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

64

Institutional Maturity & Stability

66

Program & Degree Portfolio

67

Student Population & Academic Scale

69

Academic Experience Feedback

67

Campus Life & Student Engagement

64

Retention & Student Continuity

62

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

68

Student Support & Responsiveness

65

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

63

University of Fort Hare Historical Rankings

Track University of Fort Hare's performance across previous UNIRANKS ranking editions and discover how its institutional performance has evolved over time. Compare historical scores, ranking positions, and long-term trends across multiple ranking indicators.

Historical ranking data for University of Fort Hare

Historical ranking scores and positions
Year Score Rank
1981 NA #3105
1982 NA #3112
1983 NA #3123
1984 NA #3128
1985 NA #3135
1986 NA #3042
1987 NA #3042
1988 NA #3023
1989 NA #3042
1990 NA #3033
1991 NA #3042
1992 NA #3042
1993 NA #3145
1994 NA #3042
1995 NA #3042
1996 NA #3042
1997 NA #3029
1998 NA #3042
1999 NA #3042
2000 NA #3390
2001 NA #3385
2002 NA #3375
2003 NA #3370
2004 NA #3190
2005 NA #3275
2006 NA #3270
2007 NA #3355
2008 NA #3260
2009 NA #3345
2010 NA #3250
2011 NA #3074
2012 NA #3347
2013 NA #3071
2014 NA #3205
2015 NA #3072
2016 NA #2736
2017 NA #2794
2018 NA #2794
2019 NA #2652
2020 NA #2637
2021 NA #2550
2023 65 #2156
2024 64.77 #2156
2025 66.46 #2053
2026 66.46 #2053
2027 70.46 #2059

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