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University of Pretoria

Lynnwood Road, Pretoria

  • #354 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 36,656Total Students
  • 1,991Faculty
  • 2,985Int'l Students
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Research Output
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Total Students
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Int'l Students
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The University of Pretoria (UP) is situated in the heart of South Africa's capital city. It is one of the largest universities in South Africa and enjoys an impressive research and community engagement output. UP is a diverse and dynamic leading research intensive university in South Africa which is responsive to the needs of society by finding real solutions to real challenges.  We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options. Visit www.up.ac.za for further information or www.researchmatters.up.ac.za to find out more about some of our research fields. 

About

The University of Pretoria (UP) is situated in the heart of South Africa's capital city. It is one of the largest universities in South Africa and enjoys an impressive research and community engagement output. UP is a diverse and dynamic leading research intensive university in South Africa which is responsive to the needs of society by finding real solutions to real challenges.  We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options. Visit www.up.ac.za for further information or www.researchmatters.up.ac.za to find out more about some of our research fields. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #471-480
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #561-570
  • 2020
    #551-560
  • 2021
    #561-570
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #591-600
  • 2024
    #=323
  • 2025
    #354
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Student & Staff

Total students
36,656

19%
81%

International students
2,985

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
1,991

330
1661

Total students
36,656

19%
81%

International students
2,985

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
1,991

1661
330
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Campus locations

Pretoria, South Africa

Lynnwood Road, Pretoria, ZA,

Lynnwood Road , Pretoria , Gauteng , South Africa , 0002

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