Detailed introduction of the University of the Witwatersrand:

Introduction: The University of the Witwatersrand is a famous public research university in South Africa. It is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and is one of the academic and scientific research centers on the African continent.

History and establishment time: The school was formerly the South African School of Mines, which was established in Kimberley in 1896. It moved to Johannesburg in 1904. After several name changes and changes, it was awarded university status in 1922 and officially became the University of the Witwatersrand.

Nature of institution: public university.

Educational philosophy: advocating academic freedom and pursuing excellence, committed to cultivating talents with critical thinking, innovation and social responsibility, providing students with comprehensive education so that they can play a leading role in different fields.

School strength: It has a high-level faculty, including many internationally influential scholars. The school's research results have a significant impact in many fields and have made important contributions to the development of South Africa and the world. For example, research in medicine, mining, physics and other fields is at the forefront of the world.

Key disciplines: Social sciences ranked 151-175 in the world, clinical and health ranked 176-200, arts and humanities, education, law and other fields ranked 201-250, life sciences and psychology ranked 301-400, engineering ranked 501-600, computer science ranked 601-800.

Faculty: Including the School of Business, Law and Management, the School of Engineering and Built Environment, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Humanities, and the School of Science.

Ranking: The specific ranking is not clearly listed in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, and it ranks 301-350 in the THE World University Rankings.

Fees: Due to the lack of the latest comprehensive tuition information, taking 2018 as an example, the tuition fees for international students at that time were different in different majors, ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 rand per year. It is recommended to visit the school's official website to inquire about the fees of specific majors.

Campus environment: The campus is located in many areas of Johannesburg and has modern teaching facilities, libraries, laboratories, etc. The school has a total of 46 student accommodation areas, with a student restaurant in every 2-5 accommodation areas, as well as sports venues and entertainment facilities. In addition, the school is surrounded by convenient transportation and rich cultural life.