About University of South Africa
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 statistics
- 198,816Number of FTE Students(1)
- 74 : 26Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 3%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 114.2No. of students per staff(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at University of South Africa
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
Law
- Law
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Education
- Education
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Social sciences
- Geography
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Computer science
- Computer Science
Psychology
- Psychology