South African Higher Learning Institutions are considered to be among the best on the African continent. The 2022 QS-World University Rankings lists 6 Public SA institutions in the top 10 African institutions, and 4ICU lists 7 Public SA institutions in their ranking system.  The notable highly ranked institutions across various ranking systems include: 

• University of Cape Town

• University of Witwatersrand

• University of Johannesburg

• Stellenbosch University

• University of Pretoria

In the past decade, South Africa has proven to be one of the education destinations of choice for students from across the African continent. The latest Statistics on Post-School Education and Training in South Africa highlights more than 58 000 international students that are registered in South African Public Higher Learning Institutions, with students from Zimbabwe, Namibia, DRC, Nigeria and Lesotho leading the pack.

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Higher Learning Institutions in South Africa have numerous specialised faculties, offering qualifications that unlock in-demand career pathways. The public institutions and their world-renowned faculties are equipped with exceptional, award-winning lecturers and researchers who are at the cutting edge of innovation and research.