The University of Witwaterstrand (Wits University) is located in Johannesburg. They offer a range of degrees, diplomas and short courses as well as online and part time courses. Wits University is said to have produced more millionaires than any other university in South Africa. They have approximately 37 000 students and 6 000 members of staff. Their website claims that more than 85% of research conducted by Wits University is published in accredited international journals.
Qualifications offered
The University of Witwaterstrand has a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in the Health Sciences, Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and Built Environment, Humanities and Science Faculties.
Campuses
There are 5 Wits University campuses in total. East and West Campus are located in Braamfontein. There are three other campuses located in Parktown, the Education Campus and the Medical and Management Schools.
Courses
Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty Science
Wits University also offers many short course so one can study part-time or online.
Fees
Fees are course specific. For more information, consult the website.
Applications
Applications can be filled in online. For more information, consult their website.
Wits Student Accommodation
Wits has residences on campus that can accommodate students in 6 clusters and there is a bus service to assist students in getting to lectures. If there is not accommodation available for students in residences there are also many other options available in Joburg near the campus. Please review our Student Accommodation Page for more details.
Delivery Method
Distance
Contact
Type of education institution
Universities
– Education Faculty
– Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty
– Health Sciences Faculty
– Science Faculty
– Commerce Faculty
– Law Faculty
– Humanities Faculty
Qualification Types
Advanced Diploma
National Diploma
Bachelors Degree
Higher Diploma
Honours Degree
Post Graduate Certificate
Post Graduate Diploma
Masters Degree
Doctorate
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