University of the Witwatersrand Ranking & Overview 2024

Name
Acronym	WITS
Founded	1922 Origins date back to 1896
Motto	Scientia et Labore Knowledge and Labour
Colours	Blue and yellow
Mascot	Kudos Kudu
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official University of the Witwatersrand general video presentation.

Address	Private Bag 3, Wits Johannesburg 2050 Gauteng South Africa
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	+27 (11) 717 1000
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of the Witwatersrand's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of the Witwatersrand's academic range and degree level offering.

University of the Witwatersrand: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of the Witwatersrand's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of the Witwatersrand.

University of the Witwatersrand: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International students	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)	5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has University of the Witwatersrand a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

University of the Witwatersrand's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of the Witwatersrand has more than 1800 international students and provides admission requirements information which includes the following:

Admission Requirements
Application Process
English Language Proficiency
Foreign Qualification

Admission Office
Private Bag 3
Wits 2050
(11) 717 1888

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

University of the Witwatersrand has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

University of the Witwatersrand is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

University of the Witwatersrand is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Housing Offering at the University of the Witwatersrand:

Accommodation is available for students.
For detailed information, students can visit the official website: https://www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

The University of the Witwatersrand offers a diverse range of sports activities and facilities for its students. The available sports activities, reported to 麻豆原创, include over 30 sporting codes and the facilities encompass:

Stadium
Football ground(s)
Soccer ground(s)
Basketball court(s)
Gym(s)
Pool(s)
Tennis court(s)
Cricket ground(s)
Hockey field

For more information, please visit their website at https://www.wits.ac.za/sport/.

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of the Witwatersrand financial aids include:

Scholarships and Bursaries
External Sponsors
Discretionary Funding
Hardship Funding
External Scholarship and Bursaries
Student Loans

For more information, visit the official financial aid and scholarships administration page at https://www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/financial-aid-and-scholarships-administration/

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Witwatersrand is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Association of African 麻豆原创 (AAU)
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Association of Commonwealth 麻豆原创 (ACU)
Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis (FOTIM)
International Association of 麻豆原创 (IAU)
African Research Universites Alliance (ARUA)

Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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