The Global Rank
# 381
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Stellenbosch University Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Stellenbosch University’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 4
in South Africa
Regional Position
# 4
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 604
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 467
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 367
Top performance in academic excellence
Stellenbosch University Historical Ranking
Review Stellenbosch 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 | 381 | 4 | 4 | 604 | 467 | 367 |
| 2026 | jan | 419 | 4 | 4 | 657 | 289 | 536 |
| 2025 | july | 437 | 4 | 4 | 657 | 289 | 536 |
| 2025 | jan | 437 | 4 | 4 | 627 | 333 | 506 |
| 2024 | jan | 431 | 3 | 3 | 613 | 336 | 506 |
| 2023 | jan | 441 | 4 | 4 | 671 | 350 | 500 |
| 2021 | jan | 419 | 3 | 3 | 669 | 355 | 458 |
| 2020 | jan | 425 | 2 | 2 | 627 | 379 | 447 |
| 2019 | jan | 450 | 3 | 3 | 706 | 400 | 449 |
| 2018 | jan | 473 | 2 | 2 | 780 | 547 | 465 |
| 2016 | jan | 473 | 2 | 2 | 780 | 547 | 465 |
| 2015 | jan | 475 | 2 | 2 | 1100 | 300 | 455 |
Universities Ranked Close to Stellenbosch University in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | King Saud University | |
| 383 | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | |
| 384 | Korea University / 고려대학교 | |
| 385 | Sungkyunkwan University / 성균관대학교 | |
| 386 | Xiamen University / 厦门大学 | |
| 387 | Tongji University / 同济大学 | |
| 388 | Medizinische Universität Wien | |
| 389 | Xi'An Jiaotong University / 西安交通大学 | |
| 389 | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | |
| 390 | University of Malaya |