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Postgraduate Study at Wits Internationally recognised for academic excellence, Wits is a leading university in Africa for postgraduate students looking to further their studies and make a positive impact on society. Click here to apply
Postgraduate Study at Wits Internationally recognised for academic excellence, Wits is a leading university in Africa for postgraduate students looking to further their studies and make a positive impact on society. Click here to apply
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Why choose Wits Our research focus ensures that students and staff operate at the leading edge of disciplines. We are also dedicated to providing quality training to postgraduate students.
Academic programmes Wits offers a comprehensive choice of postgraduate programmes across five faculties, intellectually stimulating research areas, excellent supervision and research support.
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Postgraduate Affairs Office The Office runs writing retreats and research methodology and writing workshops, as well as a yearly cross-faculty postgraduate research symposium.
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Postdoctoral Fellowships An ideal opportunity for young researchers to develop and undertake independent research across a wide range of knowledge fields.
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Wits research news Our researchers are changing our society for the better in the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science, health sciences, and engineering and technology.
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Future Catch the latest tech news from Wits and see how Wits and 4IR are shaping humanity's future today.
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Reasons to be a Wits postgrad Become globally competitive and locally relevant with a postgraduate qualification from Africa’s leading university.
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How to apply An overview of the application process. Contact the Student Call Centre if you get stuck during the application process +27 (0)11 717 1888
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International Students Everything you need to know about applying to Wits and studying in South Africa.
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Fees and Funding Information about University tuition fees and funding sources for meritorious students and those in financial need.