South African Universities are at the forefront of the top universities in Africa and the world generally; they occupy five of the best universities in Africa.
South Africa has so many universities; in the latest South Africa University Ranking for 2020, the University of Cape Town still tops the list. After the University of Cape Town (UCT) is the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Pretoria.
Here is the list of the top 100 Universities in South Africa. Universities are ranked yearly based on the data collected by international bodies.
The Ranking Web of University 2020 (Webometric) lists the top South African universities in this article. The University Rankings in South Africa 2020 are from the Webometrics World University Ranking results for January 2020.
Other international bodies rank universities, and their data might be slightly different from the one released by Webometric.
Top 100 Universities in South Africa
The Ranking Web of Universities 2020 (Webometrics) is a ranked world university based on its web presence. Below is the updated webometrics ranking of South African universities in 2020.
- University of Cape Town
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Pretoria
- Stellenbosch University
- University of KwaZulu Natal
- University of Johannesburg
- University of the Western Cape
- University of South Africa
- Rhodes University
- North-West University
- University of the Free State
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela University
- Durban University of Technology
- University of Fort Hare
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- University of Limpopo
- University of Venda
- Vaal University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
- University of Zululand
- Monash University South Africa
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (Technikon)
- IMM Graduate School of Marketing
- South African Theological Seminary
- Milpark Business School
- Damelin School
- Boston City Campus and Business College
- International Hotel School
- South African College of Applied Psychology
- South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance AFDA
- Helderberg College
- MANCOSA Management College of Southern Africa
- Exercise Teachers Academy ETA
- City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts
- Regenesys Business School
- St Augustine College of South Africa
- Independent Institute of Education (Rosebank College College Campus Varsity College Vega, The School of Brand Communications)
- Foundation for Professional Development
- Northlink College
- Regent Business School
- Open Window Institute of Design Film & Interactive Arts
- Henley Management College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- (4) Lyceum College
- Stenden South Africa
- Pearson Institute of Higher Education (Midrand Graduate Institute)
- Boland College
- Greenside Design Centre College of Design
- LISOF Fashion Design School
- Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography
- South West Gauteng College
- (1) Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (PC Training and Business College)
- Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa
- Cornerstone Christian College
- Gert Sibande College
- Health and Fitness Professionals Academy HFPA
- Belgium Campus iTversity
- Central Johannesburg College
- Ekurhuleni East College
- Ekurhuleni West College
- Port Elizabeth College
- Prestige Academy (Prestige College)
- Design School Southern Africa
- Orbit College
- Ingwe College
- Isa Carstens Health and Skincare Academy
- Academy of Sound Engineering
- Buffalo City College
- Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management
- Vuselela College
- Centurion Akademie
- Eastcape Midlands College
- Flavius Mareka College
- Camelot International
- Umfolozi College
- Thekwini College
- South Cape College
- Coastal KZN College
- Lovedale College
- Madge Wallace International College of Skin Care and Body Therapy
- Tshwane South College
- Beautiko Academy of Beauty
- ICESA City Campus
- Western College
- Sedibeng College
- Potchefstroom Academy / Potchefstroom Akademie
- Majuba College
- Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie
- Esayidi College
- AAA School of Advertising
- Southern Business School
- St Joseph’s Theological Institute
- Johannesburg Polytechnic
- Elangeni College
- Durban Computer College DCC
- Cape Town Baptist Seminary (Baptist Theological College Cape Town)
- Ehlanzeni College
FAQs
What are the Top 7 Universities In South Africa?
The top 7 universities in South Africa include the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, the University of KwaZulu Natal, North-West University, and the University of Witwatersrand.
Which South African University has the Most International Students?
Numerous countries around the world welcome students from different parts of the world. South Africa welcomes many international students, mainly at Stellenbosch University, which has over 3700 international students from over 104 countries.
Which University in South Africa is Internationally Recognized?
South Africa has numerous universities offering many courses and a long list of students. The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is one of the universities in South Africa that is internationally recognized.
If you still doubt selecting a university to study in South Africa, you can check our top 10 universities in South Africa 2020. You can also read our post on the best South African universities to study engineering and technology.
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