University of the Witwatersrand Ranking

University of the Witwatersrand Ranking

Academic rankings

Wits has produced over 160 000 alumni. Amongst them are many illustrious artists, lawyers, politicians, business leaders, accountants and scientists who reflect the significant difference that our graduates make in the world today.

Centre for World University Rankings (2014/2015)

  • 149 globally
  • 79 globally on Quality of Education
  • Jointly ranked number 1 in the country with UCT in the 200 – 300 band

QS World University Rankings (2014/2015)

  • Second best in Africa
  • 318 in the world

Times Higher Education (2015/2016)

  • 201 – 250 band

Wits collaborates with the following Times Higher Education ranked universities, which yields significant citations: