Top 13 universities in Africa

The Times Higher Education (THE) on Wednesday released the 2025 World universities rankings across nearly 2,000 institutions from 108 countries and territories.

In Africa, seven South African universities, five Egyptian universities and one Moroccan university were ranked among the top 13.

University of Cape Town (South Africa), Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) were ranked as number 1,2 and 3 respectively.

These universities have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings.

Each institution was evaluated based on its research performance and its ratings by members of the academic community around the world and in the region.

Covenant University was ranked in the 801-1000 bracket among the participating institutions from 108 countries and regions worldwide.

Although Covenant University leads nationally, its global ranking in the league of world-class universities has dropped.

No Nigerian university ranked within the top 800 globally in the 2025 ranking.

Globally, the University of Oxford tops the ranking for the ninth year in a row but others in the top five have seen shifts in their ranks.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) moved to second place, overtaking Stanford, which drops to sixth.

Diaspora Digital Media brings to you, the top 13 universities in Africa

1. University of Cape Town (South Africa)

3. University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)

4. Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (Morocco)

5. University of Johannesburg (South Africa)

6. Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (Egypt)

7. University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

8. American University in Cairo (Egypt)

9. Future University in Egypt (Egypt)

10. Kafrelsheikh University (Egypt)

11. Mansoura University (Egypt)

12. University of Pretoria (South Africa)

13. University of the Western Cape (South Africa).

The Times Higher Education (THE):

Times Higher Education (THE) is a renowned global authority on higher education, providing insightful data, analysis, and rankings.

THE’s university rankings are widely recognized and respected, encompassing over 1,900 institutions across 108 countries and regions.

These rankings assess universities based on teaching, research, international outlook, and industry income, offering a comprehensive comparison.

Additionally, THE publishes subject-specific rankings and impact rankings, which evaluate universities’ contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

THE’s rankings and insights have a significant impact on the global higher education landscape.

Students, academics, and policymakers rely on THE’s data to inform decisions about university choices, research collaborations, and funding allocations.

THE’s analysis also sheds light on emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in higher education.

By promoting transparency, accountability, and excellence, THE plays a vital role in shaping the future of higher education, ultimately contributing to the development of knowledgeable, skilled, and globally engaged graduates equipped to address complex global challenges.

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