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University of Witwatersrand

Location

Campus, Johannesburg South Africa

Ranking

# 291QS World University Rankings

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275 Postgraduate Programmes

International

6 % International students

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About University of Witwatersrand

COVID-19 Information: https://www.wits.ac.za/covid19/

Based in Johannesburg in South Africa, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) offers over 3,600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English within:

  • Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Engineering and the Built Environment
  • Commerce, Law and Management


Wits’ commitment to social justice has meant it’s played a key role during historical moments in South Africa, with many Witwatersrand alumni becoming icons, both historically and today.

Wits academics regularly publish world-leading research in the fields of natural science, medical and health science, social science, humanities and engineering. In fact, Wits is home to 381 NRF-rated researchers and 400 award-winning researchers, who regularly contribute new research in their fields and have a direct impact on policy and industry.

Wits has partnerships with institutions around the world including research funding opportunities for staff and students. Wits prides itself on being very cosmopolitan , with 10 percent of its students coming from overseas and 85 nationalities represented on campus from Africa and the rest of the world. The Wits Language School offers English training to students who wish to improve their language skills, while Wits’ International Office supports international students throughout all stages of the study cycle - from study visas to finding a medical aid service provider.

For the latest news and information, follow the University of Witwatersrand on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn ,  YouTube and Instagram .

About University of Witwatersrand

COVID-19 Information: https://www.wits.ac.za/covid19/

Based in Johannesburg in South Africa, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) offers over 3,600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English within:

  • Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Engineering and the Built Environment
  • Commerce, Law and Management


Wits’ commitment to social justice has meant it’s played a key role during historical moments in South Africa, with many Witwatersrand alumni becoming icons, both historically and today.

Wits academics regularly publish world-leading research in the fields of natural science, medical and health science, social science, humanities and engineering. In fact, Wits is home to 381 NRF-rated researchers and 400 award-winning researchers, who regularly contribute new research in their fields and have a direct impact on policy and industry.

Wits has partnerships with institutions around the world including research funding opportunities for staff and students. Wits prides itself on being very cosmopolitan , with 10 percent of its students coming from overseas and 85 nationalities represented on campus from Africa and the rest of the world. The Wits Language School offers English training to students who wish to improve their language skills, while Wits’ International Office supports international students throughout all stages of the study cycle - from study visas to finding a medical aid service provider.

For the latest news and information, follow the University of Witwatersrand on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn ,  YouTube and Instagram .

Available programmes

University information

General

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24,755
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1,426
54%
46%
1,706
68%
32%

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
2,350 USD
International
4,700 USD

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Witwatersrand is one of the top Public universities in , . It is ranked #291 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=318
  • 2016
    #=331
  • 2017
    #=359
  • 2018
    #=364
  • 2019
    #=381
  • 2020
    #400
  • 2021
    #403
  • 2022
    #=424
  • 2023
    #=428
  • 2024
    #=264
  • 2025
    #=267
  • 2026
    #291

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=318
  • 2016
    #=331
  • 2017
    #=359
  • 2018
    #=364
  • 2019
    #=381
  • 2020
    #400
  • 2021
    #403
  • 2022
    #=424
  • 2023
    #=428
  • 2024
    #=264
  • 2025
    #=267
  • 2026
    #291

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