The University of Cape Town (UCT) has once again secured its position as Africa's leading university.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has maintained its position as Africa's top university while improving its global ranking in the 2026–2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings.
Released on June 17, the rankings show UCT rising to 122nd globally, up from 124th last year, placing it in the top 5% of the 2,250 universities evaluated worldwide.
The achievement reinforces UCT's reputation as one of the continent's most influential research institutions and highlights South Africa's continued contribution to global scientific and academic research.
Unlike rankings that focus on employability, student experience or sustainability, the US News Best Global Universities Rankings primarily assess research performance, academic reputation, publications, citations and international research collaboration.
