University of Witwatersrand South Africa

The University of the Witwatersrand is a research-intensive university located in the heart of Johannesburg, a dynamic, metropolitan, world-class African city. Its distinctive capabilities have contributed to the global research and development agenda through leading-edge scholarship and have produced global citizens who are passionate about intellectual and social engagement. Wits academic and research excellence has grown from strength to strength since this University acquired its full status as a university in 1922. Wits has a strong history of achievements that distinguish it in many ways from other universities in South Africa. These realities include the following: Wits has a very high proportion of its enrolments in the Science, Engineering and Technology disciplines, including high levels of Masters and Doctoral students, Wits strength in postgraduate education is reflected in the fact that one-third of our students study at this level. A quarter of these are international students, The high quality of Wits graduates is reflected in the fact that 90% of graduates that the University produces get permanent employment within 12 months of graduation, Wits powerful research track record is reflected in part in the 23 fields of study where the University ranks favourably in the world, Wits professional disciplines remain leaders in the country, producing graduates who are in demand globally. Wits continues to offer high-quality education in these areas.