
University RankBest Global
244University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in ZAF
University RankBest Global
244Are you interested in studying at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg?
Here is all you need to know as an international student!
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About
Established in 1896, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It has a global ranking of 268 for the year 2025 according to QS World University Rankings’ website.With a broad range of degree programs, it offers a unique academic and culturally immersive experience for international students.
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.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in ZAF Ranking
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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in ZAF Programs
Actuarial Science
Applied Bioinformatics
Architectural Studies
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Biological Sciences (Organismal Biology)
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Construction Studies
Environmental Studies
Genetics and Developmental Biology
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in ZAF
- Total Students1756
- Total Programs229
- University Rank244
- Established year1896
- SectorPublic
- Education Institution TypeUniversity
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Contact Information For University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in ZAF
- Phone+27 011 717 1000
- Address1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

