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University of Pretoria
(UP)
About
The University of Pretoria is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa. The university was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Johannesburg-based Transvaal University College and is the fourth South African institution in continuous operation to be awarded university status. The university has grown from the origin...
The University of Pretoria is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa. The university was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Johannesburg-based Transvaal University College and is the fourth South African institution in continuous operation to be awarded university status. The university has grown from the original 32 students in a single late Victorian house to approximately 53,000 in 2019. The university was built on seven suburban campuses on 1,190 hectares.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 326 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 68 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,827
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 3,600
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
30 subjectsARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 44 | 165.2 | 2025 |
| Ecology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2019 |
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 75 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =106 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 121 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =134 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =154 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =197 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 248 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =253 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =311 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =352 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 396 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =404 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =431 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =487 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =497 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =520 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =662 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =746 | 53.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =874 | 53.6 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Pretoria?
University of Pretoria's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =326, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =460.
When was University of Pretoria founded?
University of Pretoria was founded in 1908.
What are the top subjects at University of Pretoria?
Top subjects at University of Pretoria include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Veterinary Science, Ecology, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Development Studies.
Where is University of Pretoria located?
University of Pretoria is located in Pretoria, South Africa.