The Best 5 African Universities To Keep An Eye On

Africa has been historically a neglected continent, and this negligence has been generational. Even today, we often take for granted the continent and everything about it and its people. On the contrary, Africa is a richly endowed continent, featuring distinct cultures, races, flora and fauna, political and economic developments, and whatnot. Of many things Africa has progressively shown results in, its education sector is one of them. Its higher education system, which may not be counted among the world’s best, has nevertheless managed to secure a place for itself. There are many African universities which have been duly acknowledged for their contribution to academic and research.

It is not surprising that African universities do not make it to your list of considerations. However, I would like you to re-consider as there may be opportunities here you can avail of. In this article, you will come across the top-tier universities in the continent that have exceptional giveaways for those who are willing. So, let us take a look at 5 of them.

1. University of Cape Town, South Africa
   South Africa has shown remarkable strides in human development in comparison to its counterparts. It serves as the home ground for many top-notch universities of the world—one of them being the University of Cape Town, which is among the highest-ranked African universities in the world. It is a public research university that is incidentally the oldest in the country. Known for its courses in Law, Medicine, and Commerce, it is the sole African member-university of the prestigious Global University Leaders Forum. The university has given to the world many distinguished personalities, 5 of whom have gone on to become Nobel Laureates.
2. The University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
   Located in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, the University of the Witwatersrand is another public research university and was founded in the year 1896. Its academic organization comprises 5 faculties namely, Engineering and the Built Environment, Humanities, Science, Health Sciences, and Commerce, Law and Management. The University has attained a reputation in terms of research output and has produced as many as 28 international leading scholars in various fields. An educational institution as remarkable as this is expected to produce fine personalities who would go on to change the dynamics of the world. Naturally, there is an illustrious list of alumni including 4 Nobel laureates. Nelson Mandela had attended the university before dropping out.
3. The American University in Cairo, Egypt
   The most notable university in Egypt is the American University in Cairo. It operates as many as 36 undergraduate programs and 44 postgraduate programs; there are also 2 doctoral programs. It is an independent university with English as the mode of instruction. Over here, there is a broad range of courses available, from Business, Humanities and Social Sciences to Sciences and Engineering and Education. The university is known for providing a liberal educational environment and an intellectually critical discourse. Many famous personalities have been students of this university including Khaled Bichara, founder of LinkdotNet; Hisham Abbas, singer; Ben Wedeman, CNN’s correspondent; and Nicholas Kristof, the Pulitzer Prize Winner.
4. University of Johannesburg, South Africa
   The University of Johannesburg is the result of the merger of two universities in the year 2005. It has a very comprehensive academic structure and comprises 8 faculties. These faculties include Art, Design and Architecture, College of Business and Economics, Education, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Law, Humanities, and Science. In terms of research output, the university has provided platforms for highly rated researchers to the world. It has been home to many great people such as Olympic field Hockey players, Nobel Laureates, and many political leaders. Many faculties of the university have been its graduates.
5. Stellenbosch University
   One of the oldest educational institutions in South Africa, Stellenbosch University was founded in the year 1918. There are a total of 150 departments being part of 10 faculties. In addition to these academic departments, there are about 40 research institutions. Its faculties include Science, law, theology, Engineering, Economics and Management, Theology, AgriSciences, and Arts and Social Sciences. Its Business School has been awarded accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA and is regarded as one of the top 100 business schools in the world. It is also ranked highly in the field of theology, forestry, agriculture, and geography.

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