It is the only South African university to feature on the lists – although eight South African institutions are ranked in the top 100.

According to QS University Rankings, South Africa is a “force to be reckoned with in higher education in the African continent”. China claims six of the top 10 places, ahead of Brazil with two and Russia with one.

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