South Africa

Universities in South Africa

Explore universities in South Africa, including institutions featured in major global rankings and universities popular with international students.

7 universities

University of Cape TownCape Town, South Africa
- THE 2026 Joint #164
A university located in Cape Town, South Africa. About 12% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch, South Africa
- THE 2026 301–350
Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. About 7% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
- THE 2026 301–350
A university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. About 6% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
University of JohannesburgJohannesburg, South Africa
- THE 2026 351–400
A university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. About 14% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban, South Africa
- THE 2026 501–600
A university in Durban, South Africa. About 2% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
University of PretoriaPretoria, South Africa
- THE 2026 501–600
A university located in Pretoria, South Africa. About 7% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University
University of the Western CapeBellville, South Africa
- THE 2026 601–800
A university located in Bellville, South Africa. About 4% of students are international (THE 2026 data).Explore University

Universities are listed by their published QS and THE positions (each shown with its year), then alphabetically. This is display order only, not a ranking by Application Abroad.

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