Wits University
Internationally distinguished for research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice in Africa and beyond.
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Internationally distinguished for research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice in Africa and beyond.
Top 1% in the world (out of about 25 000 universities). Equivalent to top 10 in Canada and Australia, top 30 in the UK and top 65 in the EU and US.
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The Faculty of Humanities is ranked no 1 in Africa (QS)
Top 100 in Health and Clinical Medicine
So far, Wits has produced 4 Nobel Laureates, 91 Rhodes Scholars, 4 National Planning Commissioners, 32 Mandela Rhodes Scholars, and 2 Chief Justices.
1500 academics
6000 employees
2500 joint staff
41 000 students