University of Venda: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3760 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #101 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #19 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #518 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.univen.ac.za
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - March; April-June; July-September; September-December) |
We've calculated the 72% acceptance rate for University of Venda 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 Venda has published 4,454 scientific papers with 39,710 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Ecology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Chemistry, and Engineering.
University of Venda majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 6 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 | 17 |
| 2003 | 26 | 35 |
| 2004 | 19 | 45 |
| 2005 | 26 | 78 |
| 2006 | 29 | 134 |
| 2007 | 35 | 148 |
| 2008 | 41 | 219 |
| 2009 | 56 | 321 |
| 2010 | 83 | 382 |
| 2011 | 121 | 491 |
| 2012 | 153 | 675 |
| 2013 | 206 | 917 |
| 2014 | 296 | 1100 |
| 2015 | 291 | 1223 |
| 2016 | 284 | 1451 |
| 2017 | 286 | 1794 |
| 2018 | 281 | 2137 |
| 2019 | 335 | 3316 |
| 2020 | 392 | 4251 |
| 2021 | 456 | 5895 |
| 2022 | 472 | 6870 |
| 2023 | 443 | 7276 |
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 Venda.
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, Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Food Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Public Administration, Public Health, Rural Planning, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Administration, African Studies, Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Philosophy |
Notable alumni
-
Ronald Lamola
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ronald Ozzy Lamola is a South African lawyer and politician, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, and a member of the African National Congress (ANC). He has also been serving as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa since 22 May 2019. He is a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee and National Working Committee. Lamola had previously been involved in the African National Congress Youth League.
University of Venda faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Development Studies, Ecology, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Studies, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| School : Education | Continuing Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
| School : Environmental Sciences | Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Regional Planning, Town Planning, Water Management, Water Science |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Parks and Recreation, Psychology, Sports |
| School : Human and Social Sciences | African Languages, Agricultural Education, Arts and Humanities, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Continuing Education, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, English, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Indigenous Studies, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library Science, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Musicology, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Singing, Social Sciences, Social Work |
| School : Law | Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| School : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Tourism |
| School : Mathematical and Natural Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
General information
| Founded | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Council on Higher Education (CHE) |
| Motto | Knowledge is Precious |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag X5050 Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 69,000 |