The Global Rank
# 1,043
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Rhodes University Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Rhodes University’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 11
in South Africa
Regional Position
# 18
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 1,186
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 1,931
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 1,269
Top performance in academic excellence
Rhodes University Historical Ranking
Review Rhodes University'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 | 1043 | 18 | 11 | 1186 | 1931 | 1269 |
| 2026 | jan | 1051 | 19 | 10 | 1261 | 1224 | 1534 |
| 2025 | july | 1128 | 19 | 10 | 1261 | 1224 | 1534 |
| 2025 | jan | 1128 | 19 | 10 | 1260 | 1220 | 1533 |
| 2024 | jan | 1115 | 17 | 9 | 1218 | 1198 | 1538 |
| 2023 | jan | 1136 | 19 | 10 | 1382 | 1209 | 1462 |
| 2021 | jan | 1039 | 12 | 9 | 1520 | 1061 | 1266 |
| 2020 | jan | 1129 | 14 | 10 | 1545 | 1015 | 1343 |
| 2019 | jan | 1098 | 13 | 10 | 1373 | 1018 | 1343 |
| 2018 | jan | 1110 | 12 | 8 | 1618 | 989 | 1368 |
| 2016 | jan | 1110 | 12 | 8 | 1618 | 989 | 1368 |
| 2015 | jan | 1218 | 12 | 8 | 1947 | 1902 | 1356 |
Universities Ranked Close to Rhodes University in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1044 | Medizinische Universität Innsbruck | |
| 1045 | Jordan University of Science & Technology | |
| 1046 | University of Tulsa | |
| 1046 | Tamkang University / 淡江大學 | |
| 1047 | Saint John's University | |
| 1048 | Leuphana Universität Lüneburg | |
| 1049 | Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies | |
| 1050 | Addis Ababa University | |
| 1051 | California State University Los Angeles | |
| 1052 | Smith College |