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University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand

University in Johannesburg, South Africa

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wits.ac.za
Is a
Educational Institute
Educational Institute
Organization
Organization

Organization attributes

Location
South Africa
South Africa
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Industry
University
University
Research and development
Research and development
Drug discovery
Drug discovery
Education
Education
Higher education
Higher education
Subsidiary
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Humanities
University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
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University of the Witwatersrand Planetarium
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Science
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Science
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University of the Witwatersrand School of Architecture & Planning
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University of the Witwatersrand School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Founded Date
1922

Educational Institute attributes

Phone Number
+277171000
+27117171888
+27117171000
Motto/Tagline
Scientia et Labore
Public/Private
Public
Affiliated With
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Association of African Universities
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Association of Commonwealth Universities
International Association of Universities
International Association of Universities
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African Research Universites Alliance
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Universities South Africa
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Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis
Accreditation
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South African Council for the Architectural Profession
Association of MBAs
Association of MBAs
Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
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Council on Higher Education Accreditation
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Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
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Engineering Council of South Africa

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B2X
B2C
B2C
0
B2B
B2B
0
Country
South Africa
South Africa
Full Address
1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein 2000, Johannesburg, South Africa
Headquarters
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Patents Assigned (Count)
28
Wikidata ID
Q534643
Overview

The University of the Witwatersrand, also known as Wits University, is a public research and educational institute located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1922, the university operates under the motto "Scientia et Labore". Wits University is accredited by various organizations, including the Association of MBAs, Royal Institute of British Architects, South African Council for the Architectural Profession, Engineering Council of South Africa, Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.

The university is also affiliated with multiple associations, such as the International Association of Universities, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of African Universities, Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis, Universities South Africa, and the African Research Universities Alliance.

Wits University operates in various industries, including research and development, drug discovery, education, higher education, and is classified as a university. The university has been granted 28 patents.

The University of the Witwatersrand has several subsidiaries, such as Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd and various schools and faculties. These include the Faculty of Humanities, School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Planetarium, Faculty of Science, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture & Planning, and Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.

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