WELCOME NOTE

We, the staff at the International Students Office, are pleased to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand.

As one of the world’s leading research institutions, Wits will equip you with an excellent, world-class education. Situated in Johannesburg, the heart of South Africa’s economic hub and the gateway to Africa, Wits provides a cosmopolitan and afropolitan environment for its students.

Your time here at Wits and your experience at such a premier institution will go beyond the classroom, as we have a host of varied events throughout the year, in which you can participate.

In addition, we offer our students a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through our student clubs and societies, which you are able to join. Whichever you choose, you will find an opportunity to grow and learn at Wits.

We do encourage you to immerse yourself into the Wits culture and to ensure that you learn as much as possible during your time at Wits.

We are aware that you could have chosen any other institution as your academic home, and we thank you for choosing Wits. We hope that you will thoroughly enjoy being a part of our vibrant community, and wish you the very best in your academic journey at Wits.