University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg
Student numbers: 42,563 (2022)
Student radio station: Voice of Wits
Print / online media: Vuvuzela online
More commonly known as Wits University and situated in the city of Johannesburg. The University of the Witwatersrand is ranked in the top five universities in South Africa and over the years has become internationally recognised for academic excellence and extensive research activities. It is home to four Nobel prize winners.
Wits has one of the largest fossil collections in the southern hemisphere and Wits scientists have been contributing to the palaeosciences record for almost a century. The University owns the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind.
There are 42 sport clubs and over 60 student societies for students to participate in.
Approximate student numbers: 42,563 as per the latest (2022) Higher Education Data Analyser (HEDA) figures.
Student radio station: Voice of Wits
Print / online media: Vuvuzela online
Website: wits.ac.za
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