BEST UNIVERSITIES: Wits and UCT excel internationally as ranking debate rages (opens original article in a new tab)

South African universities UCT and Wits ranked highly in global rankings, with Wits leading Africa and entering the top 1% globally, while critics question the effectiveness of ranking systems in capturing educational quality.

• UCT ranked 124th globally and first in Africa, Wits ranked 200th globally and first in Africa, Stellenbosch University ranked 461st globally.
• Wits achieved a global Employability Rank of 97, highlighting graduate competitiveness.
• CWUR ranks universities using objective indicators like alumni success, employability, faculty distinctions, and research performance.
• South African universities face criticism for ranking systems prioritizing research metrics over teaching quality and local needs.