University of the Witwatersrand
301–350th
World University Rankings 2024
101–200th
Impact Rankings 2023
1st
SSA University Rankings 2023
1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein 2000, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 0299 – 219, South Africa
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- 21%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 57 : 43Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 7%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 24.4No. of students per staff(1)
- 27,765Number of FTE Students(1)
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Subjects taught at University of the Witwatersrand
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Arts & humanities
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
Education
- Education
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law
