The Global Rank
# 1,694
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Durban University of Technology Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Durban University of Technology’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 13
in South Africa
Regional Position
# 32
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 1,939
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 2,559
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 1,341
Top performance in academic excellence
Durban University of Technology Historical Ranking
Review Durban University of Technology's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 1694 | 32 | 13 | 1939 | 2559 | 1341 |
| 2026 | jan | 1676 | 35 | 11 | 3389 | 1739 | 1902 |
| 2025 | july | 1818 | 45 | 13 | 3389 | 1739 | 1902 |
| 2025 | jan | 1818 | 45 | 13 | 3428 | 1776 | 1941 |
| 2024 | jan | 1772 | 43 | 12 | 3295 | 1773 | 1936 |
| 2023 | jan | 1774 | 43 | 14 | 3406 | 1792 | 1885 |
| 2021 | jan | 1890 | 37 | 13 | 4307 | 1807 | 2020 |
| 2020 | jan | 2136 | 44 | 14 | 4677 | 1787 | 2069 |
| 2019 | jan | 3401 | 98 | 18 | 13500 | 1778 | 2076 |
| 2018 | jan | 2662 | 51 | 14 | 6650 | 1501 | 3360 |
| 2016 | jan | 2662 | 51 | 14 | 6650 | 1501 | 3360 |
| 2015 | jan | 3098 | 60 | 15 | 6559 | 4279 | 3252 |
Universities Ranked Close to Durban University Of Technology in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1684 | Shimane University / 島根大学 | |
| 1685 | University of Bedfordshire | |
| 1686 | Eastern Kentucky University | |
| 1687 | Nagoya Institute of Technology / 名古屋工業大学 | |
| 1688 | King Faisal University | |
| 1689 | Kwansei Gakuin University / 関西学院大学 | |
| 1690 | Minzu University of China (Central University for Nationalities) / 中央民族大学 | |
| 1691 | Texas Woman's University | |
| 1692 | Chung Yuan Christian University / 中原大學 | |
| 1693 | Universitas Mercu Buana |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1695 | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia | |
| 1696 | Universidad EAFIT | |
| 1697 | Can Tho University / Đại học Cần Thơ | |
| 1698 | University at Bialystok / Uniwersytet w Białymstoku | |
| 1699 | CY Cergy Paris Université | |
| 1699 | University of Yamanashi / 山梨大学 | |
| 1700 | University of Cape Coast | |
| 1701 | Fachhochschule Münster | |
| 1702 | IMT Atlantique / Ecole Nationale Supérieure Mines Télécom Atlantique | |
| 1703 | California State University East Bay |