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University of the Witwatersrand

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world rank  485

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University Overview

Founded in 1922, University of the Witwatersrand is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Johannesburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this South African higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WITS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym WITS
Founded 1922 Origins date back to 1896
Motto Scientia et Labore
Knowledge and Labour
Colours Blue and yellow

University Location

Address Private Bag 3, Wits
Johannesburg
2050 Gauteng
South Africa
Tel +27 (11) 717 1000
Fax +27 (11) 717 1065

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of the Witwatersrand's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 30-40%
Admission Office Private Bag 3
Wits 2050
(11) 717 1888

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 35,000-39,999
Academic Staff over-5,000
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of the Witwatersrand's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Year of first Accreditation

1922


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Council on Higher Education (CHE)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
  • South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of the Witwatersrand as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis (FOTIM)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • African Research Universites Alliance (ARUA)

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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