Gender Studies research in South Africa
Stellenbosch University ranks first in South Africa for Gender Studies research in 2022-now (#165 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand and University of Johannesburg.
- South Africa's world rank
- #26 of 48 countries, 2022-now
- Works, 2022-now
- 923
- Top-10% rate
- 7.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Gender Studies in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #165 | 5.7 | 8.0% | 73 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #172 | 4.9 | 8.2% | 84 |
| 3 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #188 | 3.2 | 7.8% | 100 |
| 4 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #198 | 2.3 | 9.6% | 62 |
| 5 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #199 | 2.2 | 9.6% | 74 |
| 6 | University of South AfricaPretoria | #204 | 1.7 | 6.0% | 100 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Gender Studies, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022-now.
Who are the top Gender Studies researchers in South Africa?
Rachel K. Jewkes, Robert G. Morrell and Stella M. Nkomo rank highest among researchers based in South Africa, on their papers in Gender Studies that reached the world top 10%, beyond the 10% expected.
- 1Rachel K. Jewkes#15,263 worldwide overall19.1 of 53 papers here in the top 10%
- 2Robert G. Morrell#148,617 worldwide overall8.5 of 28 papers here in the top 10%
- 3Stella M. Nkomo#398,696 worldwide overall10.0 of 18 papers here in the top 10%
- 4Kristin Dunkle#30,952 worldwide overall5.2 of 13 papers here in the top 10%
- 5Yandisa Msimelelo Sikweyiya#184,802 worldwide overall5.5 of 17 papers here in the top 10%
- 6Naeemah Abrahams#103,195 worldwide overall4.7 of 17 papers here in the top 10%
- 7Amrita Pande#362,240 worldwide overall3.2 of 6 papers here in the top 10%
- 8ALAN M. RUBIN#811,093 worldwide overall4.5 of 8 papers here in the top 10%
- 9Nwabisa Shai#101,503 worldwide overall3.1 of 6 papers here in the top 10%
- 10Esnat Dorothy Chirwa#143,593 worldwide overall3.4 of 10 papers here in the top 10%
- 11Asha S. George#82,104 worldwide overall3.1 of 6 papers here in the top 10%
- 12Tigere Paidamoyo Muringa#604,372 worldwide overall3.2 of 4 papers here in the top 10%
- 13Dean Peacock#152,761 worldwide overall2.5 of 6 papers here in the top 10%
- 14Emma Fulu#833,855 worldwide overall2.2 of 4 papers here in the top 10%
- 15Andrew Gibbs#200,069 worldwide overall3.2 of 15 papers here in the top 10%
Ranked among researchers based in South Africa on their work in Gender Studies alone: how many more of their papers here reached the world top 10% for their subfield and year than the 10% expected.
How South Africa compares with other countries in Gender Studies