University of Fort Hare

🇿🇦 दक्षिण अफ्रीका 4-Year University

Global #2059 दक्षिण अफ्रीका #15

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Institution Info

Founded: 1916
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 11,074 students
Website: https://www.ufh.ac.za/

About

University of Fort Hare is a higher education institution in South Africa, founded in 1916. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the leading universities in South Africa. The university has approximately 11K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2059 · Ranked	66.46

Research Output via OpenAlex

191

h-index

322,688

Citations

9,230

Publications

6,241

i10-index

2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Fort Hare's global ranking?

University of Fort Hare is ranked #2,059 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within दक्षिण अफ्रीका, it holds the #15 position.

When was University of Fort Hare founded?

University of Fort Hare was founded in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is one of the established institutions in दक्षिण अफ्रीका.

How many students attend University of Fort Hare?

University of Fort Hare has a student body of approximately 11,074 students.

What is University of Fort Hare's research output?

University of Fort Hare has produced 9,230 research publications with 322,688 total citations and an h-index of 191, according to OpenAlex data.