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Africa 854 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 -
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our real-time analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Durban ,
South Africa
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
109
345
674
987
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
90
324
709
1,104
Potchefstroom ,
South Africa
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
61
266
530
833
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
31
161
297
545
Kafr el-Sheikh ,
Egypt
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
28
134
306
533
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
178
311
384
Monastir ,
Tunisia
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
53
75
84
Ben Guerir ,
Morocco
- Private 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
56
158
244
Pretoria ,
South Africa
- Public 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
17
75
151
255
Durban ,
South Africa
- Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
59
137
227
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Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
68
193
335
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
44
83
114
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
- Institution 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
37
46
51
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
49
62
63
Cape Town ,
South Africa
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
69
147
252
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
44
100
142
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
65
164
244
Alexandria ,
Egypt
- Public 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
33
56
99
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
56
144
216
Giza ,
Egypt
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
26
55
97
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
69
147
226
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
21
45
64
Alexandria ,
Egypt
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
41
60
85
Cairo ,
Egypt
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
36
91
159
Pretoria ,
South Africa
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
18
28
46
University of Kwazulu Natal
Durban ,
South Africa
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
109
345
674
987
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
90
324
709
1,104
North West University
Potchefstroom ,
South Africa
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
61
266
530
833
Beni Suef University
Beni Suef ,
Egypt
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
31
161
297
545
Kafr El Sheikh University
Kafr el-Sheikh ,
Egypt
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
28
134
306
533
Covenant University Ota
Ota ,
Nigeria
- Private 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
178
311
384
Université de Monastir
Monastir ,
Tunisia
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
53
75
84
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Ben Guerir ,
Morocco
- Private 2014
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
56
158
244
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria ,
South Africa
- Public 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
17
75
151
255
Durban University of Technology
Durban ,
South Africa
- Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
59
137
227
Is Your University Ready for the Future?
Compare your institution’s global, national, and city-level ranking with its 20 closest competitors and set strategic goals.
Gain insights from detailed performance analyses of scientists across 13 major disciplines, identify your strengths, improve weaknesses, and gain a competitive edge.. Check Your Free Sample Performance Analysis
South Valley University
Qena ,
Egypt
- Public 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
68
193
335
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar es salaam ,
Tanzania
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
44
83
114
National Institute for Communicable Diseases
Johannesburg ,
South Africa
- Institution 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
37
46
51
Sohag University
Nasser City ,
Egypt
- Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
49
62
63
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town ,
South Africa
- Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
12
69
147
252
University of Health and Allied Sciences
Ho ,
Ghana
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
44
100
142
Damietta University
Damietta ,
Egypt
- Public 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
65
164
244
Egypt Japan University of Science & Technology
Alexandria ,
Egypt
- Public 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
33
56
99
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar ,
Ethiopia
- Public 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
56
144
216
Zewail City of Science and Technology
Giza ,
Egypt
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
26
55
97
Aswan University
Aswan ,
Egypt
- Public 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
69
147
226
Suez University
Suez ,
Egypt
- Public 2012
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
21
45
64
City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
Alexandria ,
Egypt
- Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
41
60
85
British University in Egypt
Cairo ,
Egypt
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
36
91
159
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Pretoria ,
South Africa
- Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
18
28
46