Field · Nursing · South Africa
Nursing research in South Africa
University of Johannesburg ranks first in South Africa for Nursing research in 2022–2025 (#54 worldwide), followed by University of Pretoria and University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- South Africa's world rank
- #26 of 65 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 784
- Top-10% rate
- 19.3%
- Ranked institutions
- 3
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Nursing in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #54 | 25.6 | 26.1% | 70 |
| 2 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #102 | 13.7 | 16.5% | 70 |
| 3 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #144 | 7.3 | 17.1% | 68 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Nursing, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Nursing researchers in South Africa?
John Μ. Pettifor, J. D. L. Hansen and John R.N. Taylor rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1John Μ. Pettifor#60,714 worldwide overall414 citations · 14 works
- 2J. D. L. Hansen#69,329 worldwide overall220 citations · 10 works
- 3John R.N. Taylor#81,865 worldwide overall382 citations · 20 works
- 4Anthony Jide Afolayan#91,588 worldwide overall500 citations · 6 works
- 5Pascal Bessong#97,410 worldwide overall225 citations · 6 works
- 6Sanjay Gupte#140,089 worldwide overall135 citations · 8 works
- 7Leon M. T. Dicks#140,277 worldwide overall256 citations · 6 works
- 8Kwaku G. Duodu#240,259 worldwide overall222 citations · 7 works
- 9Umezuruike Linus Opara#248,497 worldwide overall377 citations · 10 works
- 10Marena Manley#379,016 worldwide overall124 citations · 7 works
- 11M. D. Bowie#504,559 worldwide overall64 citations · 9 works
- 12Shane A. Norris#594,903 worldwide overall183 citations · 9 works
- 13Tilahun Seyoum Workneh#681,642 worldwide overall100 citations · 6 works
- 14Anna Coutsoudis#754,790 worldwide overall71 citations · 9 works
- 15Renée Blaauw#864,446 worldwide overall49 citations · 9 works