Six UP subjects ranked best in South Africa in latest QS rankings

Posted on March 17, 2025

PRETORIA – The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on 12 March 2025, has ranked 16 subjects offered by the University of Pretoria (UP) among the top 450 in the world. UP’s total number of ranked subjects also increased from 19 in 2024 to 22 in 2025.

UP improves score in 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings, ranked No. 1 in Africa for Governance

Posted on December 12, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) placed 167th out of 1744 universities from around the world ranked in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings, which measure the social and environmental impacts of universities across various aspects related to the United Nations Sustainable...

Globally competitive: University of Pretoria’s impressive 2024 rankings

Posted on December 09, 2024

As a globally competitive university, the University of Pretoria (UP) once again ranked impressively in 2024 across several global ranking measurements, all of which highlight the University’s progress towards achieving its vision of becoming a leading research-intensive university,...

Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa: UP’s climb in QS World University Rankings receives the nod

Posted on June 07, 2024

UP’s remarkable climb in QS World University Rankings has been recognised with the ‘Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa Award’. The University's gradual rise in the rankings over the past 5 years saw it climb from the 501-650 band to number 353 out of 1500 universities...

UP improves its position by 20 places in 2024 QS World University Rankings on Sustainability to rank 156th globally

Posted on December 08, 2023

“UP is deeply rooted in its commitment towards achieving the SDGs and this improved global position reflects this dedication," said UP Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Themba Mosia.

University of Pretoria climbs to 323rd position in 2024 QS World University Rankings

Posted on June 28, 2023

UP is ranked number one in South Africa in three of the nine indicators: Employer Reputation (155 in the world), International Research Networks (26), and Sustainability (158).

UP delivers strong performance in QS subject rankings yet again

Posted on March 22, 2023

21 subjects offered at UP have been ranked in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject. Of the 21 disciplines in which UP was ranked this year, eight are rated first in South Africa.

University of Pretoria excels in QS Sustainability Rankings

Posted on October 26, 2022

The University of Pretoria is one of only three universities in Africa that has been ranked in the top 200 globally in the 2023 QS Sustainability Rankings, which were released on 26 October 2022. UP was ranked 2nd in South Africa and Africa and in the 171-180 band globally.