University of the Witwatersrand: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #394 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 10 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 72,984 scientific papers published and 1,347,015 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, and Computer Science.
University of the Witwatersrand majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 645 | 3804 |
| 1992 | 661 | 4272 |
| 1993 | 684 | 4202 |
| 1994 | 720 | 4577 |
| 1995 | 679 | 5021 |
| 1996 | 703 | 5498 |
| 1997 | 719 | 5699 |
| 1998 | 704 | 6245 |
| 1999 | 760 | 6814 |
| 2000 | 789 | 7812 |
| 2001 | 813 | 8784 |
| 2002 | 916 | 10156 |
| 2003 | 827 | 11264 |
| 2004 | 903 | 12555 |
| 2005 | 951 | 14735 |
| 2006 | 1082 | 16829 |
| 2007 | 1212 | 19047 |
| 2008 | 1331 | 21139 |
| 2009 | 1380 | 24516 |
| 2010 | 1613 | 28630 |
| 2011 | 1877 | 34104 |
| 2012 | 2239 | 38906 |
| 2013 | 2319 | 47365 |
| 2014 | 2679 | 54630 |
| 2015 | 2907 | 59357 |
| 2016 | 3283 | 64703 |
| 2017 | 3407 | 70853 |
| 2018 | 3706 | 78881 |
| 2019 | 4053 | 92499 |
| 2020 | 4501 | 108693 |
| 2021 | 4963 | 127268 |
| 2022 | 4880 | 140944 |
| 2023 | 4556 | 142385 |
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 |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Astrophysics, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Geology, Heritage Preservation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Regional Planning, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Architecture, Engineering, Law, Literature, Medicine, Music, Philosophy, Regional Planning, Town Planning |
University of the Witwatersrand alumni
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Nelson Mandela
- Occupations
- screenwriterlawyerautobiographerpoliticianpolitical prisoner
- Biography
-
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as 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 government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. 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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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, also known as Winnie Mandela, was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, and the second wife of Nelson Mandela. She served as a Member of Parliament from 1994 to 2003, and from 2009 until her death, and was a deputy minister of arts and culture from 1994 to 1996. A member of the African National Congress (ANC) political party, she served on the ANC's National Executive Committee and headed its Women's League. Madikizela-Mandela was known to her supporters as the "Mother of the Nation".
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Seretse Khama
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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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Johnny Clegg
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterdancermusicianguitaristanthropologist
- Biography
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Jonathan Paul Clegg, was a 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, 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 |
| Motto | Scientia et Labore |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag 3 Wits Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2050 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,435,000 |