The vision of the University is to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa that is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact. We develop people, create knowledge and strive to make a difference locally and internationally. We pursue excellence in teaching and learning and through our research, create knowledge. We aim to increase access, student throughput and diversity.
TOP 100 UP Faculty of Law (#97) UP Faculty of Theology (#14) UPSpace (#73) UP GIBS (#41) These have been rated among the world’s top 100 facilities and services Source: 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Universities Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, UK Financial Mail 2017 Executive Education Rankings and Webometrics ranking of repositories.
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IN THE WORLD The 2018 QS rankings placed UP in the 501-550 range, putting it in the top 1,9% of universities worldwide
STRONG INTERNATIONAL PROFILE
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UP HAS 9 FACULTIES AND A BUSINESS SCHOOL
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conomic and E Management Sciences Education ngineering, Built E Environment and Information Technology
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Humanities Law
international academic staff
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international students
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international co-authorships
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Research partnerships across 68 countries and six continents The University of Pretoria came into existence in 1908 as the Pretoria branch of the Transvaal University College. The College became a fully-fledged university in 1930 and the colloquial name Tuks, or Tukkies, was derived from the acronym TUC for Transvaal University College. UP’s current facilities portfolio consists of more than 884 buildings and structures spread over 110 properties located on seven campuses that cover 1190 hectares of land. In the 110 years of its existence the University has produced 267 000 alumni. The University prides itself on producing well-rounded, creative graduates, responsible, productive citizens and future leaders. Great emphasis is placed on student life and support as well as the advancement of sport, art, culture and music.
Natural and Agricultural Sciences Theology eterinary Science (the V only faculty of its kind in South Africa) The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
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UP is the only representative from Africa in the new University Social Responsibility Network (USRN), an international group of 15 top universities
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Students involved in community projects, or volunteering