Top 10 universities in Southern Africa, according to latest ranking (2026)

Southern Africa continues to make its mark globally, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, which assessed 2,191 universities in 115 countries.


Here are the Top 10 universities in Southern Africa:

1. University of Cape Town (SA) – #164 globally
2. Stellenbosch University (SA) – #301–350
3. University of the Witwatersrand (SA) – #301–350
4. University of Johannesburg (SA) – #351–400
5. University of KwaZulu-Natal (SA) – #501–600
6. University of Pretoria (SA) – #501–600
7. University of the Western Cape (SA) – #601–800
8. University of Botswana (BW) – #1001–1200
9. University of the Free State (SA) – #1001–1200
10. Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BW) – #1201–1500

From Cape Town to Gaborone, Southern African universities are strengthening their global footprint through research quality, innovation, and international collaboration.


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