Quantum Rankings: The Ultimate University Rankings Aggregator
Quantum Ranking combines data from top ranking systems like UNIRANKS, Shanghai ARWU, SCIMAGO, Times Higher Education, QS, Webometrics, Round Ranking, and US News to provide a clear and comprehensive view of a university's true standing. It explains the reasons behind each position and compares performance across different criteria. Quantum Ranking has tracked university rankings since 1980, offering valuable insights into their evolution.
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Average Rankings
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University Name
University Name
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Historical Rank
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Since
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Ranking Systems
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World Rank
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Regional Rank
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Local Rank
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1
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University of Cape Town | 252 | 293.2 | 1980 | 11 | 341 | 3 | 1 |
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2
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Stellenbosch University | 415 | 509 | 1980 | 11 | 517 | 6 | 4 |
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3
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University of the Witwatersrand | 419 | 467.9 | 1980 | 11 | 520 | 6 | 4 |
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4
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University of Johannesburg | 485 | 1081.8 | 1980 | 11 | 585 | 7 | 5 |
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5
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University of Pretoria | 529 | 561.1 | 1980 | 11 | 617 | 10 | 6 |
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6
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University of Kwazulu Natal | 565 | 661.2 | 1980 | 11 | 650 | 9 | 6 |
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7
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University of the Western Cape | 937 | 1101.1 | 1980 | 9 | 959 | 15 | 9 |
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8
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North West University | 1016 | 1195.2 | 1980 | 9 | 1017 | 17 | 8 |
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9
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University of South Africa | 1028 | 1217.1 | 1980 | 10 | 1026 | 21 | 9 |
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10
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University of the Free State | 1088 | 1691.3 | 1980 | 9 | 1072 | 20 | 9 |
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11
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Rhodes University | 1242 | 1280.5 | 1980 | 8 | 1210 | 29 | 11 |
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12
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Tshwane University of Technology | 1694 | 2147.7 | 1980 | 5 | 1609 | 36 | 12 |
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13
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Durban University of Technology | 1960 | 2879.2 | 1981 | 5 | 1837 | 57 | 14 |
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14
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology | 1995 | 2320.7 | 1980 | 4 | 1862 | 54 | 15 |
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15
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University of Fort Hare | 2150 | 2902 | 1981 | 4 | 2016 | 54 | 14 |
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16
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University of Venda | 2504 | 4407.7 | 1980 | 5 | 2301 | 83 | 16 |
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17
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Open Christian University | 2624 | N/A | N/A | 1 | 2413 | 212 | 13 |
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18
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Nelson Mandela University | 2720 | 2139.4 | 2019 | 3 | 2483 | 74 | 16 |
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19
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University of Limpopo | 2736 | 3055.5 | 1980 | 4 | 2495 | 91 | 17 |
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20
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Vaal University of Technology | 3115 | 4985.9 | 1980 | 4 | 2850 | 123 | 21 |
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Average Rankings
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University Name
University Name
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Quantum
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Historical Rank
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Since
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Ranking Systems
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World Rank
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Regional Rank
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Local Rank
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21
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Central University of Technology | 3235 | 7058.2 | 1989 | 4 | 2973 | 119 | 21 |
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22
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University of Zululand | 3262 | 3561 | 1980 | 4 | 3003 | 116 | 21 |
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23
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Walter Sisulu University | 3445 | 5827.7 | 1986 | 4 | 3190 | 120 | 21 |
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24
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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | 3648 | 6704.4 | 2020 | 5 | 3442 | 163 | 20 |
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25
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Mangosuthu University of Technology | 6718 | 13232 | 2000 | 3 | 7500 | 305 | 24 |
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26
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South African College of Applied Psychology | 9439 | 14509.4 | 1999 | 2 | 10765 | 444 | 27 |
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27
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IIE MSA | 10019 | 13002 | 2020 | 2 | 11442 | 504 | 37 |
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28
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University of Mpumalanga | 10291 | 11589.5 | 2021 | 2 | 11777 | 535 | 41 |
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29
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Sol Plaatje University | 10328 | 11804.4 | 2019 | 2 | 11818 | 528 | 39 |
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30
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MANCOSA Management College of Southern Africa | 10568 | 15599 | 2002 | 2 | 12105 | 500 | 28 |
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31
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Health & Fitness Professionals Academy HFPA | 11100 | 16963.4 | 2001 | 2 | 12774 | 525 | 30 |
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32
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South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance AFDA | 11170 | 14981.4 | 1999 | 2 | 12866 | 532 | 31 |
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33
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Regent Business School | 11377 | 15723.8 | 2001 | 2 | 13109 | 549 | 33 |
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34
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | 11597 | 3234.1 | 1980 | 2 | 13397 | 733 | 68 |
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35
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International Hotel School | 11704 | 14400.4 | 1999 | 2 | 13528 | 567 | 36 |
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36
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Regenesys Business School | 11732 | 15001 | 1997 | 2 | 13559 | 573 | 36 |
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37
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Independent Institute of Education | 11735 | 15508.1 | 2001 | 2 | 13565 | 570 | 36 |
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38
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Milpark Business School | 11814 | 14566.9 | 2019 | 2 | 13657 | 580 | 37 |
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39
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Henley Management College | 11869 | 16034 | 2000 | 2 | 13716 | 582 | 37 |
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40
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Exercise Teachers Academy ETA | 12015 | 12045.9 | 1993 | 2 | 13912 | 586 | 41 |
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Average Rankings
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Rank
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University Name
University Name
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Quantum
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Historical Rank
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Since
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Ranking Systems
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World Rank
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Regional Rank
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Local Rank
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41
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Northlink College | 12032 | 16169 | 2002 | 2 | 13937 | 592 | 39 |
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Vega School | 12061 | 14482 | 2020 | 2 | 13970 | 607 | 40 |
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43
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College of Cape Town | 12140 | 15408.7 | 1999 | 2 | 14059 | 596 | 41 |
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44
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Foundation for Professional Development | 12149 | 14985.4 | 1999 | 2 | 14067 | 594 | 42 |
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45
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False Bay College | 12311 | 17607.4 | 2003 | 2 | 14280 | 605 | 42 |
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46
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Lyceum College | 12402 | 17878.6 | 2003 | 2 | 14394 | 611 | 44 |
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47
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South West Gauteng College | 12576 | 17490.9 | 2003 | 2 | 14620 | 622 | 46 |
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48
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Cornerstone Christian College | 12878 | 17178 | 2003 | 2 | 14979 | 643 | 48 |
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49
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Central Johannesburg College | 12921 | 18936.3 | 2003 | 2 | 15037 | 651 | 49 |
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50
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IMM Graduate School | 12975 | 14888.1 | 2020 | 2 | 15103 | 664 | 49 |
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51
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Boland College | 12987 | 16335 | 2002 | 2 | 15119 | 649 | 49 |
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52
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Ekurhuleni East College | 13040 | 18737.9 | 2003 | 2 | 15178 | 666 | 50 |
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53
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Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts | 13131 | 16755.8 | 2002 | 2 | 15281 | 658 | 52 |
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54
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City Varsity School of Media & Creative Arts | 13136 | 16472.1 | 2001 | 2 | 15287 | 663 | 50 |
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55
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Ekurhuleni West College | 13298 | 18606.1 | 2003 | 2 | 15477 | 674 | 53 |
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56
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Orbit College | 13434 | 17656.1 | 2003 | 2 | 15643 | 687 | 54 |
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57
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StAugustine College of South Africa | 13691 | 17918.4 | 2003 | 2 | 15966 | 705 | 59 |
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58
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Tshwane South College | 13728 | 19964.7 | 2003 | 2 | 16006 | 710 | 58 |
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59
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Majuba College | 13809 | 18436.4 | 2003 | 1 | 16108 | 692 | 58 |
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60
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STADIO Higher Education | 13839 | 17383.5 | 2021 | 2 | 16144 | 754 | 61 |
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