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Oceanography research in South Africa

University of Cape Town ranks first in South Africa for Oceanography research in 2022–2025 (#85 worldwide), followed by .

South Africa's world rank
#25
of 43 countries, 2022–2025
Works, 2022–2025
293
Top-10% rate
18.4%
Ranked institutions
1

Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.

What is the best university for Oceanography in South Africa?

#InstitutionWorld rankScoreTop-10% rateWorks
1University of Cape TownRondebosch #8512.018.1%65

Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Oceanography, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

Who are the top Oceanography researchers in South Africa?

Pedro M. S. Monteiro, Steven L. Chown and J. R. E. Lutjeharms rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.

  1. 1Pedro M. S. Monteiro#109,095 worldwide overall260 citations · 14 works
  2. 2Steven L. Chown#178,891 worldwide overall563 citations · 10 works
  3. 3J. R. E. Lutjeharms#200,313 worldwide overall301 citations · 26 works
  4. 4Mark R. Jury#285,687 worldwide overall186 citations · 12 works
  5. 5Raymond G Barlow#300,743 worldwide overall198 citations · 12 works
  6. 6P. William Froneman#366,369 worldwide overall280 citations · 21 works
  7. 7Christopher D. McQuaid#426,837 worldwide overall371 citations · 40 works
  8. 8C. J. C. Reason#522,140 worldwide overall320 citations · 36 works
  9. 9Mathieu Rouault#532,060 worldwide overall150 citations · 14 works
  10. 10T. Wooldridge#536,318 worldwide overall165 citations · 10 works
  11. 11F. A. Shillington#592,623 worldwide overall133 citations · 15 works
  12. 12John J. Bolton#592,909 worldwide overall197 citations · 27 works
  13. 13Renzo Perissinotto#597,452 worldwide overall222 citations · 23 works
  14. 14Isabelle Ansorge#634,477 worldwide overall101 citations · 12 works
  15. 15C. Roy#754,145 worldwide overall97 citations · 11 works

How South Africa compares with other countries in Oceanography