South African Universities

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#1 Western Cape
University

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Leading research university in Africa with excellent academic programs and world-class facilities.

Established: 1829
Students: 29,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (6):

CommerceEngineeringHealth Sciences +3 more
#2 Gauteng
University

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

Premier university known for mining, engineering, and medical programs.

Established: 1896
Students: 40,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (5):

CommerceEngineeringHealth Sciences +2 more
#3 KwaZulu-Natal
University

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

Comprehensive university with multiple campuses across KwaZulu-Natal.

Established: 2004
Students: 47,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (7):

AgricultureEngineeringHealth Sciences +4 more
#4 Gauteng
University

University of Pretoria (UP)

One of South Africa's top research universities with comprehensive academic programs.

Established: 1908
Students: 53,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (9):

Economic and Management SciencesEducationEngineering +6 more
#5 Western Cape
University

Stellenbosch University

Leading Afrikaans university with excellent research and academic programs.

Established: 1918
Students: 32,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (9):

AgriSciencesArts and Social SciencesEconomic and Management Sciences +6 more
#6 Western Cape
University

University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Historically disadvantaged university with strong community engagement.

Established: 1960
Students: 25,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (7):

ArtsCommunity and Health SciencesDentistry +4 more
#7 Eastern Cape
University

Rhodes University

Small, prestigious university known for academic excellence and research.

Established: 1904
Students: 8,200
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (5):

CommerceEducationHumanities +2 more
#8 North West
University

North-West University (NWU)

Multi-campus university serving diverse student populations.

Established: 2004
Students: 67,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (8):

ArtsEconomic and Management SciencesEducation +5 more
#9 Limpopo
University

University of Venda (UNIVEN)

Comprehensive university focusing on rural development and African languages.

Established: 1982
Students: 16,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (7):

AgricultureEducationHealth Sciences +4 more
#10 Mpumalanga
University

University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Newest university in South Africa, committed to quality education and research.

Established: 2014
Students: 8,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (4):

Agriculture and Natural SciencesEducationEconomic and Management Sciences +1 more
#11 Eastern Cape
University

Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Comprehensive university serving the Eastern Cape region with multiple campuses.

Established: 2005
Students: 27,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (6):

Business and Management SciencesEducationHealth Sciences +3 more
#12 Limpopo
University

University of Limpopo (UL)

Merged university offering comprehensive programs in health sciences and agriculture.

Established: 2005
Students: 22,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (4):

Health SciencesHumanitiesManagement and Law +1 more
#13 KwaZulu-Natal
University

University of Zululand (Unizulu)

Comprehensive university north of Tugela River with international partnerships.

Established: 1960
Students: 15,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (5):

ArtsCommerceEducation +2 more
#14 Gauteng
University of Technology

Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

University of Technology offering career-focused education in the Vaal Triangle.

Established: 1966
Students: 20,000
Applications: Open
Deadline: 2024-07-31

Faculties (4):

Applied and Computer SciencesEngineering and TechnologyHuman Sciences +1 more

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