The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is renowned for its intellectual leadership and commitment to nurturing critical thinkers, creative innovators, problem-posers and problem-solvers. The universities strength lies in the pursuit of academic and research excellence. Through its 89-year history, the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has graduated over 120,000 students. Wits has made and will continue to make, its mark nationally and internationally as the university of choice for critical thinkers.
There are five faculties within the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg:
Health Sciences: the faculty comprises of seven Schools which include the School of Clinical Medicine, School of Public Health and School of Anatomical Sciences. Training is offered with practical experience at five major hospitals in Johannesburg as well several rural hospitals
Humanities: besides offering a wide range of courses within the five Schools in the faculty, the faculty also comprises of a number of research entities which include the Wits Institute of Social and Economic Research (WISER), Society, Work and Development Institute (SWOP), The Centre for Language and Hearing Impaired Children and The Centre for Indian Studies in Africa (CISA)
Science: The Faculty is known for providing exciting opportunities for innovative research, thanks to collaboration between schools and a variety of multi-disciplinary research centres including the Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, the Rock Art Research Institute, the University’s Institute for the Study of the Environment and the Climatology Research Group.
Some of the Schools represented found within the faculty are the School of Biological and Life Sciences, Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Statistics and Acturial Science and Geosciences.
Engineering & the Built Environment: The Faculty maintains strong links with industry – via student bursaries, scholarships and internships – and has the highest number of endowed professorships or chairs at the University of the Witwatersrand. All of our first degrees are fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa under the Washington Accord. The BSc (Construction Management) is accredited by the South African Institute of Building and the Chartered Institute of Building, UK (CIOB). The BSc (Quantity Surveying) is accredited by the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK. The Bachelor of Architecture, and the Bachelor of Architectural Studies are accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural Professions, the Royal Institute of British Architects(RIBA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
Commerce Law & Management: The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand aimsto advance governance, justice and economic development by developing and increasing knowledge and skills. It consists of five schools: the School of Accountancy, the School of Economic and Business Sciences, the School of Law, the Graduate School of Business Administration (Wits Business School), and the Graduate School of Public and Development Management.
There are five major teaching and research centres attached to Schools in the Faculty:
The Mandela Institute
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies
Wits Law Clinic
LINK (Learning Information Networking Knowledge) Centre
Southern African Defence and Security Management Network
University of Witwaterstrand laboratoryAs a premier African institution which is ranked in the top 350 in the world and one of only two African universities to feature in two separate international rankings, Wits is a thriving cosmopolitan centre for cultural, social, economic and political exchange
Currently Wits is home to:
200 rated scientists, of which 14 are A-rated
15 South African Research Chairs
7 Research Institutes, and
10 Research Groups
Education programs - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Education programs Location
Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Archaeology (Honours) Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Chemical Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Civil Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Economics Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Finance Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Geography Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Geography and Environmental Studies (Honours) Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Information Systems Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Insurance & Risk Management Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Marketing Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelors in Mining Engineering Johannesburg, South Africa
BSc in Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) Johannesburg, South Africa
Honours & Masters Programme in Development Studies Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters by Coursework Programme Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters in Forced Migration Studies Programme Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters of Commerce (Development Theory and Policy) Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters of Commerce (Economics/ Economics Science) Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters of Commerce (Finance) Johannesburg, South Africa
Masters of Commerce (Information Systems) Johannesburg, South Africa
MSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology Johannesburg, South Africa
MSc in Microbiology and Biotechnology Johannesburg, South Africa
MSc of Genetics and Developmental Biology Johannesburg, South Africa
Phd in Economic/ Business Sciences Johannesburg, South Africa
Location and accommodation
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg South Africa University of WitwaterstrandDescription of Johannesburg
With a population of over 7 million people, Johannesburg has all the modern amenities of a large metropolitan city, and provides some of the best first-world commodities, infrastructure, cuisine, jazz and art on the continent. Johnnesburg is home to many fascinating cultural events, art galleries, restaurants, museums, and shopping - all a reflection of its diverse people. The country of South Africa has 11 official national languages and many different cultures alive within its borders.
Johannesburg is located in the part of South Africa that is called the Highveld – “High Countryside” – due to its high altitude and richness in minerals, and is also known as Egoli, or place of gold. Weather in Johannesburg is mostly sunny throughout the year.
The diverse city and exciting activity of Johannesburg make it an ideal place to pursue an excellent higher education that which is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
University of Witwaterstrand accommodation Information about accommodation in Johannesburg and Wits University
Accommodation at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is available through the Office of Residence Life. About 20% of students are housed in University residences.
The newly built Wits Junction (www.wits.ac.za/witsjunction), is located in Parktown within close proximity to all university campuses. The accommodation is set in a spacious, secure area with 24-hour security. The atmosphere is ideal for international students to make friends from all over the world, and also to immerse themselves in South African culture.
There are several different types of rooms available to students living in Wits Junction:
Studio (Bachelor) – Self contained, furnished compact apartment with bathroom, kitchenette, cooker and fridge.
Two-bedroom – Self-contained, with shared bathroom, kitchenette, cooker, fridge, and dining area.
Three-bedroom – Self contained with shared bathroom, kitchenette with dining area. Fridge supplied per bedroom.
Four-bedroom – Self contained with two shared bathrooms, kitchenette with dining area. Fridge supplied per bedroom.
Each room at the Wits Junction is equipped with a telephone, Internet connection and heater.
Rental prices range from R36500 to R45625 per year.
Should you require information about Off-campus accommodation which is in close proximity to the university, please contact the Wits International Office (WIO) on Tel: +27 11 717 1054 or email: studysa.international@wits.ac.za
Contact information for University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
1 Jan Smuts Avenue
2000 Johannesburg
South Africa
