University of Witwatersrand (UW)
🇿🇦Gauteng Province, Gauteng Province, South Africa
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University
Country / Region
🇿🇦South Africa
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About the Institution
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a leading multi-campus public research university situated in the economic hub of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is known for its academic and research excellence, commitment to social justice, and the advancement of the public good. It was ranked the top university in South Africa and 200th globally in July 2026, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), a widely accepted objective university ranking standard. Wits University has been recognised as the top-ranked university in sub-Saharan Africa for innovation performance in the 2025 Global Innovation Index.
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University of Witwatersrand, Gauteng Province, South Africa
🇿🇦Gauteng Province, Gauteng Province, South Africa