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University of South Africa

Public university
1946
Pretoria
370,000 Students
93:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Rankings Overview

QS

901

THE

>1k

US News

861

ARWU

801

Historical Ranking Details

Explore Our Academic Strengths
Discover our academic excellence across multiple disciplines
PhysicsMaterialsChemistry

Top Ranked Subjects

#101

Development Studies

Development Studies

Social Sciences & Management
#351

Materials Science

Materials Science

Natural Sciences
#351

Education and Training

Education and Training

Social Sciences & Management
#501

Physics and Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy

Natural Sciences

School Overview

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is a public distance education and research university in Pretoria, South Africa. It was established in 1946 and is the largest university in South Africa by student enrollment. The university is a world-renowned institution known for its strengths in a wide range of academic disciplines, including law, education, and business.

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