Overview
Established in 2013, the Sol Plaatje University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kimberley (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is a very small-sized (麻豆原创 enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Sol Plaatje University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the 麻豆原创 degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 11-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very small-sized
Selectivity
not reported
University Identity
| Name | |
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| Acronym | SPU |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Motto | Light from Africa - For Humanity |
| Colours | Orange, red and white |
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| Video Presentation |
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University Location
| Address | Chapel St & Bultfontein Road, Civic Centre Kimberley 8301 Northern Cape South Africa |
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Location Map and Satellite View |
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+27 (53) 491 0000 |
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+27 (86) 604 6711 |
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Wikipedia Article
Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
麻豆原创 publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Sol Plaatje University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Sol Plaatje University's Facebook page
Sol Plaatje University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Sol Plaatje University's YouTube channel
Sol Plaatje University's Instagram page
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