The " Rainbow Nation "is an incredible multi-cultural environment. Dubbed as one of the countries in the developing world, part of the BRICS , is experiencing an impressive economic boom . Cities that become more and more modern, make of South Africa , a country on the springboard. Analyzing the QS rankings on the best universities of the BRICS, Smartweek will show you the top 5 universities in the country belonging to Nelson Mandela.
Top Best 8 University of South Africa List
1. University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town, the first in South Africa, occupies the 11th place in the ranking compiled by QS. Furthermore, it is the oldest university in the African country, having been founded in 1829. It has a picturesque campus in the Western Cape Province. Public research at the University of Cape Town includes 5 Nobel laureates and the hospital where he played the first heart transplant. It is also known for excellent PhD, confirming the trend of universities in South Africa.
2. Stellenbosch University
The second South African university is the University of Stellenbosch. Nicknamed the 'City of Oaks' because of the large number of oak trees planted in the town. The university public research university was founded in 1863. In addition to the main campus of Stellenbosch, the University has other offices in Tygerberg,Bellville Park and Saldanha. It also has an important seat of Electronic Engineering.
3. University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand is located in the North and in the central part of Johannesburg, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Commonly known as Wits University, is the third oldest university in south africa. Includes 28 thousand students and 3,200 faculty members. As for the other South African universities, it is estimated higher the number of PhDs.
4. University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is one of the largest in south africa. Following programs in both English and in African languages and is the largest campus in the city of Pretoria. It occupies the number 43 position in the ranking BRICS. It has more than 45 thousand students and boasts a school of Veterinary Medicine, the second oldest in Africa. Its 9 faculties ranging from Economy to the Human Sciences, the Law Theology.
5. University di KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal, was born from the merger of the University of Natal and University of Durban-Westville. Its five campuses are all in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, known as the "Garden Province". It was also recently opened campus in the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV, in cooperation with the 'Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The university settles down to 60th position in the QS rankings.
Top Best 8 University of South Africa List
1. University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town, the first in South Africa, occupies the 11th place in the ranking compiled by QS. Furthermore, it is the oldest university in the African country, having been founded in 1829. It has a picturesque campus in the Western Cape Province. Public research at the University of Cape Town includes 5 Nobel laureates and the hospital where he played the first heart transplant. It is also known for excellent PhD, confirming the trend of universities in South Africa.
2. Stellenbosch University
The second South African university is the University of Stellenbosch. Nicknamed the 'City of Oaks' because of the large number of oak trees planted in the town. The university public research university was founded in 1863. In addition to the main campus of Stellenbosch, the University has other offices in Tygerberg,Bellville Park and Saldanha. It also has an important seat of Electronic Engineering.
3. University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand is located in the North and in the central part of Johannesburg, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Commonly known as Wits University, is the third oldest university in south africa. Includes 28 thousand students and 3,200 faculty members. As for the other South African universities, it is estimated higher the number of PhDs.
4. University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is one of the largest in south africa. Following programs in both English and in African languages and is the largest campus in the city of Pretoria. It occupies the number 43 position in the ranking BRICS. It has more than 45 thousand students and boasts a school of Veterinary Medicine, the second oldest in Africa. Its 9 faculties ranging from Economy to the Human Sciences, the Law Theology.
5. University di KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal, was born from the merger of the University of Natal and University of Durban-Westville. Its five campuses are all in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, known as the "Garden Province". It was also recently opened campus in the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV, in cooperation with the 'Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The university settles down to 60th position in the QS rankings.