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University of South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2025
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The University of South Africa was founded in 1873 and was originally known as the University of the Cape of Good Hope. However, in 1918 the university became the University of South Africa.

The University of South Africa provides open, flexible and distance learning opportunities to people who cannot afford to attend residential universities. This has made it possible for students who live in remote parts of South Africa or other African countries to pursue their academic goals without needing to leave their community.

The university has colleges in accounting sciences, agriculture and environmental sciences, economic and management sciences, education, human sciences, law, science, engineering and technology and business leadership.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of South Africa

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
74 F : 26 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
73.7 (1)
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Student total
233279 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of South Africa

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of South Africa

Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences501–600th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences601–800th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Law301+

  • Law

Engineering501–600th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education401–500th

  • Education

Computer Science801–1000th

  • Computer Science

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics801+

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance