The Global Rank
# 532
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of Kwazulu Natal Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of Kwazulu Natal’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 6
in South Africa
Regional Position
# 6
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 956
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 767
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 374
Top performance in academic excellence
University of Kwazulu Natal Historical Ranking
Review University of Kwazulu Natal'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 | 532 | 6 | 6 | 956 | 767 | 374 |
| 2026 | jan | 505 | 5 | 5 | 1107 | 508 | 491 |
| 2025 | july | 576 | 7 | 6 | 1107 | 508 | 491 |
| 2025 | jan | 576 | 7 | 6 | 1133 | 527 | 517 |
| 2024 | jan | 580 | 6 | 5 | 1090 | 543 | 515 |
| 2023 | jan | 581 | 7 | 5 | 1160 | 552 | 513 |
| 2021 | jan | 587 | 5 | 5 | 1307 | 521 | 521 |
| 2020 | jan | 621 | 5 | 5 | 1485 | 563 | 462 |
| 2019 | jan | 624 | 6 | 5 | 1401 | 558 | 464 |
| 2018 | jan | 652 | 6 | 5 | 1383 | 651 | 529 |
| 2016 | jan | 652 | 6 | 5 | 1383 | 651 | 529 |
| 2015 | jan | 710 | 6 | 5 | 1648 | 826 | 557 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of Kwazulu Natal in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 533 | Kyung Hee University / 경희대학교 | |
| 534 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | |
| 535 | Hacettepe University / Hacettepe Üniversitesi | |
| 536 | University of Wyoming | |
| 537 | Universidade Federal do Ceará | |
| 537 | Universität Bayreuth | |
| 538 | Chiang Mai University | |
| 539 | University of San Francisco | |
| 539 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | |
| 540 | Università degli Studi di Perugia |