Last Updated on January 16, 2023
Africa is home to many universities that are ranked among the best in the world. They stand tall in educational excellence, strewn across the continent. Take a look at these top twenty best universities.
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1. University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is one of South Africa’s oldest universities. Its motto is simply ‘Good Hope.’
According to US News.com’s best colleges ranking, it is the best university in Africa and has a global score of 109. It is, without a doubt, South Africa’s best university.
The University of Cape Town has 57 departments and 6 faculties, as well as 1208 academic and 3,179 non-academic staff.
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It has six campuses, some of which are urban and others of which are suburban. It also provides degrees such as a master’s degree, a doctorate degree, and others.
You can study a variety of courses here, such as medicine and surgery, engineering, and so on. Even foreign students are welcomed at the university.
2. University of Witwatersrand
The University of Witwatersrand, also known as the University of Wits, is a multi-campus university in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a research university that grants both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
On the list of the world’s best universities, this university is ranked 212th. It is also Africa’s and South Africa’s second-best university.
Up to 3,600 courses are available at the University of the Witwatersrand. Postgraduate and undergraduate courses are available.
Since its inception in 1896, the University of Wits has produced great personalities who have influenced the world in extraordinary ways. Nelson Mandela, for example, is a graduate of the University of Witwatersrand.
If you are looking for a university to study at, the University of Witwatersrand is an excellent choice.
3. Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in the heart of the Western Cape. It is the oldest university in Africa and a public research university known for its academic excellence.
Its motto, which has four campuses, is “Good education strengthens the spirit.” It is the world’s 317th-best university and the third-best in Africa.
The University of Stellenbosch confers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of fields, including law, medicine, and surgery. It can house up to 150 departments spread across 10 faculties.
It is open to everyone, regardless of race. For students who prefer to live on campus, there are hostels.
4. University of KwaZulu-Natal
This South African university is in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It was formed in 2004 as a result of a merger with another university, The University of Durban-Westville.
It is a public university with five campuses, one of which was previously known as the University of Durban-Westville.
The University of KwaZulu-motto Natal’s is “Inspiring Greatness.”
There are four colleges at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Many schools are housed in these colleges. There’s the College of Health Science, which houses the School of Clinical Medicine, and so on.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal welcomes international students and offers both postgraduate and undergraduate degrees.
The Times Higher Education University Rankings recently ranked it fourth in South Africa.
The environment around this university is kept clean and serene, and students participate in a variety of activities such as film, art, writing, and so on.
5. Cairo University
This university was previously known as the Egyptian University, and later as the King Fuad I University. It is one of Egypt’s best public universities and is located in the heart of the country’s beautiful capital city, Cairo.
Around 1908, the University of Cairo was founded. It houses 20 faculties and three institutions. It is one of the world’s top 50 higher education institutions.
Its School of Medicine was one of the first to be established in an African centre of higher learning, and its School of Law is regarded as one of the best on the continent.
6. University of Johannesburg
The university has a total number of 28,273 students, 4,343 international students, 1,144 academic staff, and 353 international staff.
7. University of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan, also known as U. I (You eyee) by locals, is a centre of higher learning in Oyo state, Nigeria. In 1963, it was granted full university status.
The University of Ibadan confers both postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields of study, including arts, medicine, and law.
Its motto is “Recte Sapere Fons,” which means “straight thinking is the fount of knowledge.”
It was the first institution in Nigeria to grant an academic degree and has made significant contributions to the country’s economic, political, and social development.
Chinua Achebe, the great novelist, and Wole Soyinka, the playwright, are two of its most famous alumni.
8. University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is ranked #434 on the list of the Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted excellence indicators.
9. Mansoura University
Mansoura University is ranked #477 in the list of the Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted excellence indicators.
10. North-West University – South Africa
North-West University in South Africa is ranked #510 in the list of Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted excellence indicators.
11. Makerere University
This Ugandan university, located in the country’s capital, Kampala, is the country’s oldest. In 1970, Makerere University was established as a university.
It provides both postgraduate and undergraduate programs. Makerere University’s motto is “We build for the future.”
12. Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa University is the country’s national university and is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital. It is Ethiopia’s first university.
This university has 13 campuses and offers a variety of courses, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
13. Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is a university that is open to the public. In English, its motto is “Only the wise can untie the knot of wisdom.”
It houses a number of prestigious colleges, including The College of Medicine, The College of Art and Built Environment, and others.
This university provides degree programs and degrees to its students.
14. University of Ain Shams
Ain Shams University is ranked 619th in the list of the Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted excellence indicators.
It has a GLOBAL SCORE of 49.0 and a total enrollment of 151,666.
15. Mohammed First University of Oujda:
This Moroccan university was founded in 1978. It consists of six faculties and four schools. It provides both postgraduate and undergraduate programs.
16. Mohammed First University of Oujda
17. University of the Western Cape
18. Alexandria University
19. University of Casablanca Hassan 2
20. University of Nairobi