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Top Universities in South Africa
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University of Cape Town (UCT)
Highest-ranked public research university in Africa
2
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Major research university in Johannesburg est. 1922
3
Stellenbosch University
Leading research institution in the Western Cape
4
University of Pretoria (UP)
Large multi-faculty public research university
5
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Major comprehensive public university system
6
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Premier public research university in KZN
7
Rhodes University
Historic research university in Makhanda
8
North-West University (NWU)
Multi-campus university based in Potchefstroom
9
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Largest open distance learning university in Africa
10
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Prominent public university in Bellville