---
title: University of the Witwatersrand
description: >-
  A leading Johannesburg research university renowned for academic excellence
  and social justice.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-the-witwatersrand'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-24'
updatedAt: '2026-10-02'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa'
website: 'https://www.wits.ac.za'
---

# University of the Witwatersrand

*School / university • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa*

## About

A leading Johannesburg research university renowned for academic excellence and social justice.

The University of the Witwatersrand, known as Wits, is a leading research university in Johannesburg, South Africa, renowned for academic excellence, research and innovation, and a commitment to social justice. Spanning seven campuses across Parktown and Braamfontein, the university houses several museums and galleries, including the Wits Art Museum with one of the world's finest collections of African art, the Origins Centre, and the Adler Museum of Medicine. Wits also operates the Wits Rural Facility, Sterkfontein Caves, and the oldest university press in South Africa.

Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, it is globally recognised for excellence across health sciences, humanities, business leadership, engineering, and scientific research.

## Details

- **Address:** 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein 2000, Johannesburg
- **Website:** https://www.wits.ac.za
- **Social Media:** linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-the-witwatersrand, facebook: http://www.facebook.com/witsuniversity/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wits__university/, twitter: http://twitter.com/witsuniversity, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WitsWebmaster, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@witsuniversity

## Programs

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