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University of Witwatersrand

Campus, Johannesburg South Africa

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# =267QS World University Rankings

275Postgraduate programs

4,700 USDTuition Fee/year

1659International students

About University of Witwatersrand

COVID-19 Information: https://www.wits.ac.za/covid19/

Based in Johannesburg in South Africa, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) offers over 3,600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English within:

Science
Health Sciences
Humanities
Engineering and the Built Environment
Commerce, Law and Management

Wits’ commitment to social justice has meant it’s played a key role during historical moments in South Africa, with many Witwatersrand alumni becoming icons, both historically and today.

Wits academics regularly publish world-leading research in the fields of natural science, medical and health science, social science, humanities and engineering. In fact, Wits is home to 381 NRF-rated researchers and 400 award-winning researchers, who regularly contribute new research in their fields and have a direct impact on policy and industry.

Wits has partnerships with institutions around the world including research funding opportunities for staff and students. Wits prides itself on being very cosmopolitan , with 10 percent of its students coming from overseas and 85 nationalities represented on campus from Africa and the rest of the world. The Wits Language School offers English training to students who wish to improve their language skills, while Wits’ International Office supports international students throughout all stages of the study cycle - from study visas to finding a medical aid service provider.

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About University of Witwatersrand

COVID-19 Information: https://www.wits.ac.za/covid19/

Based in Johannesburg in South Africa, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) offers over 3,600 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English within:

Science
Health Sciences
Humanities
Engineering and the Built Environment
Commerce, Law and Management

Available programs

Master PG

The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) offers a wide range of postgraduate courses in English, from bachelor’s degrees through to PhDs.

Tuition fees vary by degree program and nationality.

Postgraduate funding is available and awarded on the basis of academic merit, including the postgraduate merit award, a scholarship given to deserving postgraduate students by the university in exchange for up to nine hours spent working for your department each week, and the National Research Foundation (NRF), which is awarded by the South African government to exceptional projects in the natural sciences and engineering, social sciences and humanities.

Entry requirements at postgraduate level include an upper second class bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. At PhD level, you will need a good master’s degree and to have approached a supervisor from the relevant faculty.

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Others (1)

BA (Honours) - African Languages and Linguistics

BA (Honours) - African Literature

BA (Honours) - Anthropology

BA (Honours) - Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts

BA (Honours) - Archaeology

BA (Honours) - Arts, Culture and Heritage Management

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General

IELTS

TOEFL

100+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

International Baccalaureate

27+

GPA

Total students

25,735

UG students

85%

PG students

15%

International students

1,659

UG students

53%

PG students

47%

Total faculty staff

1,545

Domestic staff

71%

Int'l staff

29%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,350 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

4,700 USD

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

University of Witwatersrand is one of the top public universities in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is ranked #=267 in QS World University Rankings 2025.