Subfield · Oncology · South Africa
Oncology research in South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal ranks first in South Africa for Oncology research in 2022–2025 (#655 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand.
- South Africa's world rank
- #44 of 67 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 634
- Top-10% rate
- 13.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 2
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Oncology in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #655 | 2.5 | 14.0% | 67 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #697 | 1.5 | 10.9% | 74 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Oncology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Oncology researchers in South Africa?
Paul Ruff and Bernardo L. Rapoport rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Paul Ruff#42,728 worldwide overall440 citations · 20 works
- 2Bernardo L. Rapoport#69,264 worldwide overall265 citations · 25 works