Stellenbosch University
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Global #348
South Africa #2
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1866
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Faculty
- 3,467
- Website
- https://www.su.ac.za
About
Stellenbosch University is a higher education institution in South Africa, founded in 1866. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in South Africa. The university has a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 30 Universities in Africa.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #302 · Ranked | 45.20 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #326 · Ranked | 52.82 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #348 · Ranked | 86.74 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #401 · Ranked | — |
Research Output via OpenAlex
513
h-index
3,782,884
Citations
83,526
Publications
64,461
i10-index
2.64
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"Pectora roborant cultus recti"
Frequently Asked Questions
Stellenbosch University is ranked #348 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within South Africa, it holds the #2 position.
Stellenbosch University was founded in 1866, making it 160 years old. It is one of the established institutions in South Africa.
Stellenbosch University has produced 83,526 research publications with 3,782,884 total citations and an h-index of 513, according to OpenAlex data.