Subfield · Epidemiology · South Africa
Epidemiology research in South Africa
University of Cape Town ranks first in South Africa for Epidemiology research in 2022–2025 (#155 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand and University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- South Africa's world rank
- #25 of 79 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.5k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Epidemiology in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #155 | 26.7 | 20.9% | 154 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #231 | 20.9 | 16.7% | 160 |
| 3 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #345 | 15.1 | 16.0% | 143 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #350 | 14.9 | 17.6% | 126 |
| 5 | South African Medical Research CouncilCape Town | #421 | 12.2 | 25.7% | 72 |
| 6 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #581 | 7.5 | 14.9% | 100 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Epidemiology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Epidemiology researchers in South Africa?
Dan J. Stein, Shabir A. Madhi and Charles Parry rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Dan J. Stein#1,863 worldwide overall7.7k citations · 18 works
- 2Shabir A. Madhi#3,410 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 79 works
- 3Charles Parry#6,521 worldwide overall3.4k citations · 13 works
- 4Cheryl Cohen#8,057 worldwide overall789 citations · 51 works
- 5Heather J. Zar#12,192 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 30 works
- 6Keertan Dheda#14,838 worldwide overall432 citations · 14 works
- 7Mark P. Nicol#22,399 worldwide overall621 citations · 16 works
- 8Michael C. Kew#30,465 worldwide overall348 citations · 17 works
- 9Anne von Gottberg#51,634 worldwide overall627 citations · 101 works
- 10Jocelyn Moyes#87,801 worldwide overall529 citations · 34 works
- 11Clare Cutland#88,875 worldwide overall277 citations · 14 works
- 12Sibongile Walaza#101,613 worldwide overall299 citations · 32 works
- 13Robin M. Warren#109,303 worldwide overall302 citations · 30 works
- 14Mignon du Plessis#112,199 worldwide overall361 citations · 73 works
- 15Marietjie Venter#120,572 worldwide overall359 citations · 27 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Epidemiology