All 26 Public Universities
Every public university in South Africa, across all 9 provinces.
Traditional Universities
11 institutions
Africa's leading research university, ranked #1 on the continent.
Historic Afrikaans-origin university with world-class wine and agriculture programmes.
Johannesburg's premier research university, strong in mining and health sciences.
Largest residential university in South Africa with diverse faculties.
Merged institution combining former University of Natal and Durban-Westville.
Small, prestigious university in Makhanda known for journalism and arts.
Historically disadvantaged university now excelling in dentistry and pharmacy.
Central South Africa's main university with strong agricultural focus.
Rural university serving Limpopo province with health sciences strength.
Multi-campus university formed from Potchefstroom, Mafikeng and Vaal Triangle.
Dedicated health sciences university, formerly part of University of Limpopo.
Comprehensive Universities
6 institutions
Young, dynamic university formed from RAU, TWR and Vista mergers.
Africa's largest open distance learning institution with 400,000+ students.
Historic institution that educated Nelson Mandela and other African leaders.
Eastern Cape comprehensive serving rural communities across multiple campuses.
Rural university in KwaZulu-Natal with strong community engagement.
South Africa's newest university, established 2014 in Kimberley.
Universities of Technology
8 institutions
Largest residential UoT in South Africa with strong engineering programmes.
Vaal Triangle-based UoT with focus on applied sciences and technology.
Western Cape's main UoT formed from Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon.
KZN's premier UoT with campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Umlazi-based UoT focused on serving historically disadvantaged communities.
Port Elizabeth comprehensive formed from UPE, PE Technikon and Vista.
Free State's UoT with campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom.
New university established 2014, focused on agriculture and hospitality.