University of Kwazulu-Natal Ranking 2027

GURI 2027 summary

University of Kwazulu-Natal is ranked #534 in the Global University Rankings Index (GURI) 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 70.35. GURI evaluates the university's performance across major global ranking systems including QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking, alongside ranking coverage, inter-ranking consistency, institutional legacy and momentum.

Performance across ranking sources

• QS World University Rankings (QS 2027): ranked 600
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027): ranked 501–550
• ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026): ranked 601-700

Common questions

What is University of Kwazulu-Natal ranked in the world?

#534 of 2394 universities in the GURI 2027 Global Composite Ranking, with a GURI Score of 70.35.

Is University of Kwazulu-Natal ranked by QS, Times Higher Education and ShanghaiRanking?

It appears in all three ranking systems used in the GURI 2027 edition: QS World University Rankings (QS 2027), Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2027), ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2026).

How has University of Kwazulu-Natal's GURI position changed?

GURI 2027: #534 (score 70.35) · GURI 2026: #524 (score 69.78) · GURI 2025: #519 (score 70.02) · GURI 2024: #550 (score 66.25)

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