Stellenbosch University
(SU)
About
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a public research university situated in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Stellenbosch University received full university status in 1918 and is known for designing and manufacturing Africa's first microsatellite, SUNSAT, launched in 1999.
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 79 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
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15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 35 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 169 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 181 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =183 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =189 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 191 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 195 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =221 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =231 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =243 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =279 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =406 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =662 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =783 | 58.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,048 | 58.2 | 2026 |
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22 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Political Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Economics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
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11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Law | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Education | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |