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University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg ranks #515 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 87.67 out of 100. It ranks #5 nationally.

| Global Rank 515 | Overall Score 87.67 |
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Top Country #5

Top Africa #6

Top World #515

Regional Excellence

About University of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg, established in 2005, is known for its commitment to academic excellence and research. The vibrant campus community fosters collaboration and innovation, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities. The University of Johannesburg is dedicated to addressing societal challenges through education and research. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

University of Johannesburg Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score
87.67
Global Rank
#515
Regional Rank
#6
Country Rank
#5
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

University of Johannesburg Overall Rankings 2027

Explore University of Johannesburg’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

88.2 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

90.1 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

87.5 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

79.3 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

82 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

84.6 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

85 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

88.7 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

88.5 / 100

Institutional Awards

86.4 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

87 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

85.2 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

87.2 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

88.9 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

89 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

87.5 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

86.8 / 100

Quality of Employment

88.3 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

85.4 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

86.2 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

86.7 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

84.9 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

82 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

80.5 / 100

International Student Support

82.7 / 100

International Students & Faculty

83.5 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

81.9 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

81.3 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

85.7 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

83.8 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

84.9 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

87.3 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

86.5 / 100

Research Output & Scale

88.1 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

85 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

83.6 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

87.6 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

87.3 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

87.1 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

88 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

87.2 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

86 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

84.8 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

85.5 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

85.9 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

86.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

86.8 / 100

Student Support Services

84.7 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

82.7 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

83 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

84 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

83.5 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

82.8 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

84.9 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

84.2 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

84.8 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

85.9 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

83.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

85.1 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

82.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

83.8 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

84 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

84.3 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

85.2 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

82.9 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

83.7 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

87.8 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

88 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

86.5 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

87.1 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

88.4 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

87.9 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

87.3 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

88.3 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

88.6 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

88.1 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

86.9 / 100

University of Johannesburg Historical Rankings

Explore University of Johannesburg's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for University of Johannesburg

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
2005NA#1175
2006NA#1169
2007NA#1166
2008NA#1157
2009NA#1152
2010NA#1145
2011NA#1139
2012NA#1144
2013NA#1136
2014NA#1140
2015NA#1136
2016NA#976
2017NA#985
2018NA#985
2019NA#566
2020NA#563
2021NA#504
202384#532
202484.39#532
202584.23#502
202684.23#502
202787.67#515

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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