Campus, Johannesburg South Africa
University of Witwatersrand
University of Witwatersrand Overview
University of Witwatersrand, also known as Wits University, is a leading research institution located in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a history dating back to 1922, it has established itself as one of the top universities in Africa, offering a wide range of programs across various disciplines.
Faculty and Programs
Wits University boasts a strong faculty with experts in their respective fields, providing students with high-quality education and mentorship. The university is known for its focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, as well as humanities, social sciences, and health sciences.
Research Achievements
Wits University is renowned for its groundbreaking research in areas such as health, sustainability, and innovation. The university has made significant contributions to society through its research initiatives, with many projects receiving international recognition.
Notable Programs
Some of the standout programs at Wits University include Engineering, Law, Business, and Health Sciences. The university's medical school is particularly well-regarded, producing top medical professionals who make a difference in healthcare worldwide.
Education Excellence
Wits University is known for its commitment to providing a holistic education that prepares students for success in their chosen careers. The university's emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation sets it apart from other institutions, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to face the challenges of the future.
Programmes
Master(275) / PG(275)
Others(275)
- •BA (Honours) - African Languages and Linguistics
- •BA (Honours) - African Literature
- •BA (Honours) - Anthropology
- •BA (Honours) - Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts
- •BA (Honours) - Archaeology
- •BA (Honours) - Arts, Culture and Heritage Management
- •BA (Honours) - Bachelor of Arts Honours
- •BA (Honours) - Creative Writing
- •BA (Honours) - Critical Diversity Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Demography and Population Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Development Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Digital Arts
- •BA (Honours) - Drama Therapy
- •BA (Honours) - Drama and Film
- •BA (Honours) - English
- •BA (Honours) - Film and Television
- •BA (Honours) - Fine Art
- •BA (Honours) - French Language and Literature
- •BA (Honours) - Geography
- •BA (Honours) - German Language and Literature
- •BA (Honours) - Heritage Studies
- •BA (Honours) - History
- •BA (Honours) - History of Art
- •BA (Honours) - International Relations
- •BA (Honours) - Italian Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Joint Honours
- •BA (Honours) - Journalism and Media Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Labour Policy and Globalisation
- •BA (Honours) - Linguistics
- •BA (Honours) - Media Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Migration Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Music
- •BA (Honours) - Organisational Psychology
- •BA (Honours) - Organisational and Institutional Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Philosophy
- •BA (Honours) - Political Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Portuguese studies
- •BA (Honours) - Psychology
- •BA (Honours) - Publishing Studies
- •BA (Honours) - Sociology
- •BA (Honours) - South African Sign Language
- •BA (Honours) - Spanish
- •BA (Honours) - Translation or Interpreting
- •BA (Honours) - Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies
- •BEd (Honours) - Deaf Studies
- •BEd (Honours) - Education
- •BSc with Honours in Actuarial Science
- •BSc with Honours in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
- •BSc with Honours in Applied Bioinformatics
- •BSc with Honours in Archaeology
- •BSc with Honours in Big Data Analytics
- •BSc with Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- •BSc with Honours in Chemistry
- •BSc with Honours in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- •BSc with Honours in Computer Science
- •BSc with Honours in Construction Management
- •BSc with Honours in Genetics and Developmental Biology
- •BSc with Honours in Geochemistry
- •BSc with Honours in Geography
- •BSc with Honours in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
- •BSc with Honours in Geology
- •BSc with Honours in Geophysics
- •BSc with Honours in Mathematical Sciences
- •BSc with Honours in Mathematical Statistics
- •BSc with Honours in Mathematics
- •BSc with Honours in Microbiology and Biotechnology
- •BSc with Honours in Palaeontology
- •BSc with Honours in Physics
- •BSc with Honours in Psychology
- •BSc with Honours in Quantity Surveying
- •Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours
- •Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Honours
- •Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice with Honours in Emergency Medicine
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Biokinetics
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Medical Cell Biology
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Molecular Medicine
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Pharmacology
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Physiology
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Forensic Sciences
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Human Biology
- •Clinical Medical Practice Honours
- •DLitt - Doctor of Literature
- •Diploma in Advanced Nursing
- •Honours in Accountancy
- •Honours in Accounting Science
- •Honours in Applied Development Economics
- •Honours in Economic Science
- •Honours in Economics
- •Honours in Finance
- •Honours in Human Resource Management
- •Honours in Information Systems
- •Honours in Insurance & Risk Management
- •Honours in Management
- •Honours in Marketing
- •LLM Commercial and Business Law
- •LLM Corporate Law
- •LLM Environmental Law
- •LLM General
- •LLM Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation
- •LLM International Economic Law
- •LLM International Law
- •LLM Labour Law
- •LLM Master of Laws
- •LLM Pensions Law
- •MA - African Literature
- •MA - Anthropology
- •MA - Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities & Social Contexts
- •MA - Applied Ethics for Professionals
- •MA - Archaeology
- •MA - Audiology
- •MA - Clinical Psychology
- •MA - Community-based Counselling
- •MA - Drama Therapy
- •MA - Dramatic Art
- •MA - Fine Arts
- •MA - French and Francophone Studies
- •MA - German Studies
- •MA - Health Demography
- •MA - Heritage
- •MA - History
- •MA - History of Art
- •MA - Industrial Sociology
- •MA - International Relations
- •MA - Journalism and Media Studies
- •MA - Linguistics
- •MA - Media Studies
- •MA - Migration and Displacement
- •MA - Organisational Psychology
- •MA - Philosophy
- •MA - Political Studies
- •MA - Psychology
- •MA - Publishing Studies
- •MA - Social Work
- •MA - Sociology
- •MA - Speech-Language Pathology
- •MA - Translation
- •MA - Creative Writing
- •MA - Critical Diversity Studies
- •MA - Cultural Policy and Management
- •MA - Master of Arts
- •MA - Organisational and Institutional Studies
- •MA - Applied Linguistics
- •MA - Demography and Population Studies
- •MA - Development Sociology
- •MA - Development Studies
- •MA - Digital Arts
- •MA - Film and Television
- •MA - Geography
- •MA - ICT and Policy Regulation
- •MA - Interactive Media
- •MA - Italian Studies
- •MA - Labour Policy and Globalisation
- •MA - Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies
- •MA - e-Science
- •MEd - Deaf Education
- •MEd - Education and Works
- •MEd - Educational Psychology
- •MEd - The Master of Education
- •MMus - Master of Music
- •MSc (Eng) in Chemical Engineering
- •MSc Engineering
- •MSc in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
- •MSc in Archaeological Heritage Management
- •MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- •MSc in Astrophysics
- •MSc in Chemistry
- •MSc in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- •MSc in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- •MSc in Computer Science
- •MSc in Computer Science
- •MSc in Data Science
- •MSc in Economic Geology
- •MSc in Electrical Engineering
- •MSc in Environmental Sciences
- •MSc in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
- •MSc in Geosciences
- •MSc in Hydrogeology
- •MSc in Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies
- •MSc in Mathematical Sciences
- •MSc in Mathematical Statistics
- •MSc in Mathematical Statistics
- •MSc in Mathematics
- •MSc in Mathematics
- •MSc in Medical Physics
- •MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology
- •MSc in Palaeontology and Geology
- •MSc in Physics
- •MSc in Radiation Protection
- •MSc in Resource Conservation Biology
- •MSc in Robotics
- •MSc in e-Science
- •Master of Architecture (Professional)
- •Master of Commerce
- •Master of Commerce in Accounting
- •Master of Commerce in Health Economics
- •Master of Commerce in Information Systems
- •Master of Commerce in Taxation
- •Master of Dentistry
- •Master of Economic Science
- •Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- •Master of Laws in Information and Communications Law
- •Master of Laws in International Law
- •Master of Laws in Tax Law
- •Master of Management in Governance (Development and Economics)
- •Master of Management in Governance (General)
- •Master of Management in Governance (Governance and Management)
- •Master of Management in Governance (Public Policy)
- •Master of Management in Governance (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)
- •Master of Management in Governance (Security)
- •Master of Management in Governance (Social Security)
- •Master of Medicine
- •Master of Pharmacy
- •Master of Public Health
- •Master of Science in Dentistry
- •Master of Science in Epidemiology
- •Master of Science in Medicine
- •Master of Science in Medicine (Research)
- •Master of Science in Medicine in Bioethics and Health Law
- •Master of Science in Nursing
- •Master of Science in Nursing (Research)
- •Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- •Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Research)
- •Master of Science in Physiotherapy
- •Masters in Applied Development Economics
- •Masters in Health Science Education
- •Masters of Architecture by research
- •Masters of Commerce in Economics
- •Masters of Commerce in Finance
- •PGCE - Education
- •PGDA - Applied Drama and Theatre
- •PGDip - Arts
- •PGDip - Deaf Education
- •PGDip - Translation and Interpreting
- •PGDipE(HE) - Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education)
- •PhD - Creative Writing
- •PhD - Critical Diversity Studies
- •PhD - Deaf studies
- •PhD - Demography and Population Studies
- •PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
- •PhD - Doctor of Philosophy Education
- •PhD - Film and Television
- •PhD - Media Studies
- •PhD - Migration and Displacement
- •PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
- •PhD in Accountancy
- •PhD in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
- •PhD in Business Sciences
- •PhD in Chemical Engineering
- •PhD in Chemistry
- •PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- •PhD in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- •PhD in Computer Science
- •PhD in Economics and Finance
- •PhD in Electrical Engineering
- •PhD in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
- •PhD in Geosciences
- •PhD in Law
- •PhD in Mathematical Statistics
- •PhD in Mathematics
- •PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology
- •PhD in Physics
- •PhD in Science
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Governance and Public Leadership)
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Public and Development Management)
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation)
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Security)
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Social Security)
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the field of Enterprise Risk Management
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the field of Radiation Protection
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Accountancy
- •Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation
University Information
Admission
General
IELTS7+
TOEFL100+
Cambridge CAE Advanced185+
International Baccalaureate27+
Students & Staff
Total students
24,755
UG students: 85%PG students: 15%
International students
1,426
UG students: 54%PG students: 46%
Total faculty staff
1,706
Domestic staff: 68%Int'l staff: 32%
Rankings
Sustainability Rankings
Rank: #176
University Rankings by Region
Rank: #3
World University Rankings
Rank: #291
World University Rankings by Subject
Rank: #11
Campus Locations
Campus Campus
1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein
City: JohannesburgCountry: South AfricaCode: ZARegion: AfricaSubregion: Southern Africa