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Established :
1922
University Type and Campus :
2 urban and 3 suburban campuses
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is a multi-campus South African public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It is more commonly known as Wits University. The university has its roots in the mining industry, as do Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand in general. Founded in 1896 as the South African School of Mines in Kimberley, it is the third oldest South African university in continuous operation, after the University of Cape Town (founded in 1829), and Stellenbosch University (founded in 1866).
Quick facts
Motto: Knowledge and work
Endowment: N/A
Administrative staff: 6,585
Students: 33,711
Undergraduates: 21,890
Postgraduates: 11,821
44 : 56
Gender ratio (in %)
International students
Students : Staff ratio
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