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Comprehensive University · Cape Town, Western Cape
Africa's top-ranked university
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Virtual Tours
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UNISA
Prof. Nomsa Dlamini
Dean of Student Affairs
UCT
Dr. Sipho Nkosi
Head of Engineering
Wits
Dr. Ayanda Mokoena
Faculty of Health Sciences
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“Booking the faculty tour through OpenDays was so easy. I got to meet actual engineering students and see the labs — it completely changed my mind about which degree to choose.”

Lerato Mokoena
Grade 12 · Gauteng
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Sipho Dlamini
Grade 11 · KwaZulu-Natal
“As a parent, I was nervous about the whole process. But the admissions team was incredible — they answered all my questions about fees, accommodation, and bursaries. Highly recommend.”
Nomvula Khumalo
Parent · Western Cape
“I live far from any university so the virtual tour was perfect. I could ask questions live and the presenter was so patient. I'm now registered for 2026!”
Thabo Sithole
Grade 12 · Limpopo
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Compare Campuses
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| Feature | ![]() University of Cape Town | University of the Witwatersrand |
|---|---|---|
Location | Cape Town | Johannesburg |
Type | Comprehensive | Research |
Ranking | #1 in Africa | #2 in SA |
Annual Fees | R45,000–R85,000/yr | R40,000–R80,000/yr |
Residence | Yes | Yes |
Bursaries | Yes | Yes |
Virtual Tours | ||
Open Days | 8 tours | 6 tours |
Rating | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Faculties | EngineeringCommerceLaw+3 | EngineeringScienceCommerce+2 |
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