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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Name | University of the Witwatersrand |
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Acronym | WITS |
Founded | 1922 Origins date back to 1896 |
Motto | Scientia et Labore Knowledge and Labour |
Colours | Blue and yellow |
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Address | Private Bag 3, Wits Johannesburg 2050 Gauteng South Africa |
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Tel | +27 (11) 717 1000 |
Fax | +27 (11) 717 1065 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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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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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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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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Student Enrollment | 35,000-39,999 |
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Academic Staff | over-5,000 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
1922
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