University of the Witwatersrand
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Global #383
جنوب أفريقيا #3
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1896
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Faculty
- 4712
- Website
- https://www.wits.ac.za/
About
University of the Witwatersrand مؤسسة للتعليم العالي في جنوب أفريقيا، تأسست عام 1896. تُصنَّف ضمن أفضل 500 جامعة عالميًا، وهي إحدى أفضل 3 جامعات في جنوب أفريقيا. هي عضو في الفئة C العالمية (المرتبة 301-500 عالميًا) وأفضل 30 جامعة في أفريقيا.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #291 · Ranked | 46,40 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #318 · Ranked | 53,27 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #383 · Ranked | 86,12 |
| ARWU | 2025 | ARWU #201 · Ranked | — |
Research Output via OpenAlex
528
h-index
4,916,968
Citations
98,959
Publications
84,752
i10-index
2,57
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"Scientia et Labore"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of the Witwatersrand's global ranking?
University of the Witwatersrand is ranked #383 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within جنوب أفريقيا, it holds the #3 position.
When was University of the Witwatersrand founded?
University of the Witwatersrand was founded in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is one of the established institutions in جنوب أفريقيا.
What is University of the Witwatersrand's research output?
University of the Witwatersrand has produced 98,959 research publications with 4,916,968 total citations and an h-index of 528, according to OpenAlex data.