The Global Rank
# 891
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
University of the Free State Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore University of the Free State’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 9
in South Africa
Regional Position
# 15
in Africa
Impact Rank
# 1,434
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 1,462
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 704
Top performance in academic excellence
University of the Free State Historical Ranking
Review University of the Free State'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 | 891 | 15 | 9 | 1434 | 1462 | 704 |
| 2026 | jan | 984 | 15 | 9 | 2093 | 1041 | 1025 |
| 2025 | july | 1070 | 17 | 9 | 2093 | 1041 | 1025 |
| 2025 | jan | 1070 | 17 | 9 | 2069 | 1089 | 1001 |
| 2024 | jan | 1100 | 16 | 8 | 2124 | 1189 | 1005 |
| 2023 | jan | 1107 | 18 | 9 | 2504 | 1116 | 962 |
| 2021 | jan | 1189 | 17 | 10 | 2953 | 1120 | 1133 |
| 2020 | jan | 1406 | 20 | 11 | 3780 | 1137 | 1172 |
| 2019 | jan | 1459 | 20 | 11 | 3885 | 1181 | 1173 |
| 2018 | jan | 1470 | 19 | 11 | 3974 | 1290 | 1275 |
| 2016 | jan | 1470 | 19 | 11 | 3974 | 1290 | 1275 |
| 2015 | jan | 1679 | 17 | 11 | 4552 | 1572 | 1279 |
Universities Ranked Close to University Of The Free State in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | Chungnam National University / 충남대학교 | |
| 893 | Universitas Negeri Jakarta | |
| 894 | Central Queensland University CQUniversity | |
| 895 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS | |
| 896 | Loma Linda University | |
| 897 | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| 898 | Central Michigan University | |
| 899 | Universitas Negeri Surabaya | |
| 900 | Niigata University / 新潟大学 | |
| 901 | Ball State University |