Tshwane University of Technology

🇿🇦 South Africa 4-Year University

Global #1368 South Africa #10

Campus of Tshwane University of Technology

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Institution Info

Founded: 2004
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 60,000 students
Website: http://www.tut.ac.za/

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Tshwane University of Technology is a higher education institution in South Africa, founded in 2004. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in South Africa. The university has approximately 60K students, a member of Top 30 Universities in Africa and Top 10 Universities in South Africa.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1368 · Ranked	72,43

Research Output via OpenAlex

202

h-index

451,579

Citations

14,704

Publications

9,201

i10-index

2,03

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Top 30 Universities in Africa Top 10 Universities in South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tshwane University of Technology's global ranking?

Tshwane University of Technology is ranked #1,368 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within South Africa, it holds the #10 position.

When was Tshwane University of Technology founded?

Tshwane University of Technology was founded in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is one of the established institutions in South Africa.

How many students attend Tshwane University of Technology?

Tshwane University of Technology has a student body of approximately 60,000 students.

What is Tshwane University of Technology's research output?

Tshwane University of Technology has produced 14,704 research publications with 451,579 total citations and an h-index of 202, according to OpenAlex data.