University of the Witwatersrand

Overview

The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as 'Wits,' is a premier public research university in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1922, it is a leading center for mining engineering and palaeontology research. Wits has produced several Nobel laureates and has a long history of political and social activism.

Subject Areas

• Biological Sciences
• Law
• Education
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Geography
• Communication and Media Studies
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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