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Research overview

A crystal mounted on an X-ray diffractometer in the crystallography laboratory in the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science
Image by: Stefan Els
The Faculty of Science is respected within South Africa, Africa and the world arena as a knowledge-partner of note that builds on the scientific, technological and intellectual capital of Africa and plays an active role in the development of South African society. 
The Faculty of Science is placed in the top 300 within the category Natural Sciences of the QS World University Ranking list.

Academic profile 2026

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76

1 371

92.8%

7

NRF-rated scientists
Research articles (2025)
Of academic staff with PhDs
Research chairs

Graduates 2025

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245

152

71

BScHons
MSc
PhD

Global footprint

A-rated researchers

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