University of the Witwatersrand: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #385 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #1 of 2 | In Johannesburg |
| #13 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top100 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- wits.ac.za
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Matriculation Board |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for University of the Witwatersrand based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of the Witwatersrand is a world-class research university with 87,823 scientific papers published and 2,170,581 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, and Computer Science.
University of the Witwatersrand majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 737 | 5367 |
| 1994 | 763 | 5874 |
| 1995 | 709 | 6440 |
| 1996 | 757 | 7036 |
| 1997 | 768 | 7262 |
| 1998 | 768 | 7847 |
| 1999 | 819 | 8565 |
| 2000 | 841 | 10004 |
| 2001 | 870 | 11226 |
| 2002 | 992 | 13056 |
| 2003 | 948 | 14961 |
| 2004 | 994 | 16210 |
| 2005 | 1065 | 19482 |
| 2006 | 1191 | 22213 |
| 2007 | 1368 | 24634 |
| 2008 | 1457 | 27838 |
| 2009 | 1510 | 32091 |
| 2010 | 1780 | 37270 |
| 2011 | 2152 | 44958 |
| 2012 | 2487 | 52894 |
| 2013 | 2510 | 65119 |
| 2014 | 3009 | 73102 |
| 2015 | 3400 | 81469 |
| 2016 | 3744 | 91180 |
| 2017 | 3786 | 100255 |
| 2018 | 4103 | 109589 |
| 2019 | 4379 | 127905 |
| 2020 | 4987 | 153495 |
| 2021 | 5498 | 181924 |
| 2022 | 5395 | 187396 |
| 2023 | 5278 | 195401 |
| 2024 | 4460 | 196265 |
| 2025 | 3486 | 185953 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Witwatersrand gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Between 46,000 and 70,000 |
| Postgraduate | Between 30,000 and 100,000 |
| International Students | Between 100,000 and 200,000 |
The University of the Witwatersrand has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Witwatersrand.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Dental Science, Dental Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Health Administration, Health Sciences, International Law, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Pathology, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Public Law, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery, Theatre, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma | Education, Educational Administration, Vocational Education |
| Honours Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Construction Engineering, Economics, Education, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Management, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Fine Arts, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Science Education, Taxation, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Tropical Medicine, Visual Arts |
| Master's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cardiology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Community Health, Dental Studies, Dentistry, Dermatology, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Epidemiology, Ethics, Experimental Psychology, Finance, Fine Arts, Forensic Pathology, Genetics, Haematology, Health Education, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Engineering, Internal Medicine, Investment Analysis, Law, Leadership, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Mining Engineering, Music, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Performing Arts, Periodontics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Regional Planning, Science Education, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Urology, Virology, Visual Arts |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Music, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
University of the Witwatersrand alumni
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Nelson Mandela
- Occupations
- autobiographerlawyerscreenwriterpolitical activistpolitical prisoner
- Biography
-
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventual multiracial democracy. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
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Seretse Khama
- Occupations
- lawyerfreedom fighterpolitician
- Biography
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Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama, GCB, KBE was a Motswana politician who served as the first President of Botswana, a post he held from 1966 to his death in 1980.
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Patrick Soon-Shiong
- Occupations
- entrepreneurchief executive officeruniversity teachersurgeonphilanthropist
- Biography
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Patrick Soon-Shiong is a South African and American businessman, investor, medical researcher, and transplant surgeon. He is the inventor of the drug Abraxane, which is used for lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. He has received US FDA approval for a new class of immunotherapy drug called Anktiva in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in 2024. Soon-Shiong is the founder of NantWorks, a network of healthcare, biotech, and artificial intelligence startups; an adjunct professor of surgery and executive director of the Wireless Health Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles; and a visiting professor at Imperial College London and Dartmouth College. He is currently Executive Chairman, Global Chief Medical & Technology Officer at ImmunityBio.
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Johnny Clegg
- Occupations
- musiciandancersinger-songwriteranthropologistguitarist
- Biography
-
Jonathan Paul Clegg, OBE OIS was a British-born South African musician, singer-songwriter, dancer, anthropologist and anti-apartheid activist.
University of the Witwatersrand faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Commerce, Law and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Management, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering and the Built Environment | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Power Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Dentistry, Health Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Oral Pathology, Pathology, Physiology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Humanities | African Languages, Anthropology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Education, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, German, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Journalism, Labour and Industrial Relations, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Faculty : Science | Actuarial Science, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | WITS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Accreditation | South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
| Motto | Scientia et Labore |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag 3 Wits Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2050 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,803,000 |