Subfield · Astronomy and Astrophysics · South Africa
Astronomy and Astrophysics research in South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal ranks first in South Africa for Astronomy and Astrophysics research in 2022–2025 (#184 worldwide), followed by South African Radio Astronomy Observatory and North-West University.
- South Africa's world rank
- #30 of 51 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 689
- Top-10% rate
- 23.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 4
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Astronomy and Astrophysics in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #184 | 14.4 | 36.3% | 92 |
| 2 | South African Radio Astronomy ObservatoryCape Town | #334 | 4.6 | 22.6% | 67 |
| 3 | North-West UniversityPotchefstroom | #341 | 4.3 | 23.7% | 62 |
| 4 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #346 | 4.1 | 22.3% | 66 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Astronomy and Astrophysics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Astronomy and Astrophysics researchers in South Africa?
Romeel Davé, Kavilan Moodley and G. Bernardi rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Romeel Davé#41,421 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 83 works
- 2Kavilan Moodley#67,885 worldwide overall584 citations · 50 works
- 3G. Bernardi#86,862 worldwide overall703 citations · 60 works
- 4A. Y. Kniazev#135,006 worldwide overall683 citations · 78 works
- 5George Ellis#165,114 worldwide overall1k citations · 102 works
- 6B. Warner#173,937 worldwide overall322 citations · 60 works
- 7C. Venter#193,697 worldwide overall382 citations · 54 works
- 8W. J. G. de Blok#252,668 worldwide overall534 citations · 68 works
- 9W. U. Reimold#364,038 worldwide overall771 citations · 70 works
- 10M. S. Potgieter#381,420 worldwide overall356 citations · 86 works
- 11M. W. Feast#407,348 worldwide overall335 citations · 77 works
- 12M. Vaccari#478,153 worldwide overall422 citations · 71 works
- 13L. A. Balona#499,077 worldwide overall203 citations · 51 works
- 14D. A. H. Buckley#570,033 worldwide overall613 citations · 148 works
- 15P. A. Whitelock#711,591 worldwide overall219 citations · 75 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Astronomy and Astrophysics