The home of talented students and distinguished academics, Wits University has a reputation built on research and academic excellence. The University is only one of two universities in Africa ranked as a leading institution in the world. We are an undisputed leader in knowledge generation on the continent, with over 40 significant development oriented training and research projects underway across Africa.
Programmes
Many more careers are becoming multidisciplinary so people need to acquire new skills to match these ever changing roles. Wits offers a comprehensive choice of postgraduate programmes across five faculties.
A number of opportunities exist for academically excellent postgraduate students. Apply now for a postgraduate merit award, a postgraduate financial aid package or one of the other bursaries or scholarships on offer.
The Wits International Office (WIO) assists with all international student services including visa applications, medical aid options, transfers to campus and off campus accommodation advice.
The extensive resources available to postgraduate students support an holisitic experience at Wits both in academia and socially, producing top rated students.