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University of The Witwatersrand

Public research university
1922
Johannesburg
40,259 Students
36:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Rankings Overview

QS

291

THE

301

US News

264

ARWU

201

Historical Ranking Details

2
Top 50 Subjects
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Top Ranked Subjects

#11

Mineral and Mining Engineering

Mineral and Mining Engineering

Engineering & Technology
#41

Development Studies

Development Studies

Social Sciences & Management
#51

Anthropology

Anthropology

Social Sciences & Management
#151

English Language and Literature

English Language and Literature

Arts & Humanities

School Overview

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits) is a public research university in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1922, it is the third-oldest South African university in continuous operation and is known for its strengths in medicine, science, and engineering.

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