Top Ten South African Universities That Nigerians Can Study In
By Gift
25 November 2019
South Africa is one of the most populous countries Nigerians travel to for study and why not? The educational system in the country is of high quality. There are just about 26 universities in South Africa yet, out of every top 1000 universities in the world, at least two South African Universities are mentioned. The country records a yearly increase in students from all around the world.
South African schools are particularly concerned with challenging the student and ensuring they are well-equipped for their career path. It is great news that Nigerians can be found in the top ten universities in South Africa and they are indeed doing the country proud. If as a Nigerian, you want to join the class of international students in South Africa and not just that, you also want to study in the best schools, read on, this is for you.
The following are the top universities in South Africa that Nigerians can apply to:
University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT) according to the global education analysts, QS Quacquarelli Symonds, is South Africa's best university and it ranks among the top 1000 world universities. It is a research-intensive university that offers both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. The University's Commerce, Law, and Medicine Faculties are placed among the hundred best internationally.
University Of Johannesburg
This school which is a public university in South Africa came into existence by a merge of three universities in 2005. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers both academic and vocational courses with the aim of properly equipping students for the outside world. The University has four campuses: the Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto campuses which are all located in the metropolitan area of the City of Johannesburg. Each campus has different sizes and cultures making the University one with rich diversity.
Rhodes University
Rhodes University is a public research university located in Grahamstown in Eastern Europe. It is the oldest university (115 years old) in the province and the fifth oldest South African University. In July 2019, a Nigerian student graduated with a first-class from the University and this has encouraged even more Nigerians to study there.
University of Witwatersrand
University of Witwatersrand is another university in Johannesburg. It is older than the University of Johannesburg and is commonly known as Wits University or Wits. The University has over 40,000 enrolled students, 5 campuses and a 2017 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) as the highest-ranked university in Africa.
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is the fourth South African University in operation to be awarded university status. The school's veterinary science is the second oldest veterinary school in Africa and the only one in South Africa. The University of Pretoria was established in 1908 and currently has over 45,000 students, 7 campuses and a business school. Apart from undergraduate degrees, the university also awards masters and doctorate degrees and in 2008, the university awarded 15.8% of all masters and doctorate degrees in South Africa, the highest percentage in the country.
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is an institution in Western Cape with the Latin motto Pectora roborant cultus recti which is translated A sound education strengthens the spirit. Stellenbosch University is the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest extant university in sub-Saharan Africa. It designed and manufactured Africa's first satellite which was launched in 1999 and was the first university in Africa to sign the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities. The institution has 2 sub-urban and 2 urban campuses and its students are nicknamed 'maties'.
University of Western Cape
Western Cape University (UWC) is a public university located in Bellville, CapeTown. Since its establishment in 1960 by the South African government as an institution for coloured people only, it has played significant roles in helping to build a dynamic nation. UWC is a research intensified university with adequately qualified staff, 50% of which are doctorate degree holders. The institution also has the habit of conducting researches with international bodies thus increasing the international students in the school.
University of KwaZulu-natal
The University of KwaZulu Natal(UKZN) was formed by the merging of the University of Natal and University of Durban Westville in 2004. It currently has five campuses, all within the province of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. The institution has over 50,000 students and four colleges (agriculture, engineering and science; health sciences; humanities;law and management science). UKZN allows student organizations such as debating unions, film clubs, poetry societies, and sports teams.
North-West University
North-West University is one of the largest universities in South Africa with over 70,000 students. The institution has three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark. It operates both full-time and distance learning methods. There are eight accredited faculties in the school which are Economic and Management Science, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Natural Sciences and Theology.
University of the Free State
The University of the Free State was initially established as a tertiary portion of Grey college and was declared a university in 1950. The institution was originally a white-only college but it was fully desegregated in 1996 and the first black vice-chancellor was appointed in 2010. The University of the Free states has two satellite campuses and about 37,000 enrolled students, locals and foreign nationals alike.
Having seen the top universities that you can attend in South Africa as a Nigerian, you can now make a decision to take a step further in achieving your dream academic and career goals.
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