University of Pretoria
Region: Africa
Country/Region: South Africa
Found Year: 1908
Address: Lynnwood road
Introduction

The University of Pretoria was established in 1908 as the Pretoria branch of the Transvaal University College. The College became a fully-fledged university in 1930. The University’s colloquial name Tuks, or Tukkies, was derived from the acronym TUC for the Transvaal University College. UP's current facilities portfolio consists of more than 790 buildings and structures spread over 33 sites located on six campuses that cover 1 100 hectares of land. In the 106 years of existence the University has produced more than 270 000 alumni. The University is a value-based, research-intensive university that equips its students to succeed in a rapidly changing world by providing students with inquiry-led training and learning opportunities. The University of Pretoria's long-term Strategic Plan, UP 2025, captures the essence of the shared vision, aiming to sustain UP's quality and relevance as a university that is firmly rooted in Africa, and to harness its existing and future potential for diversity. UP strives to ensure that it is recognised in the global market place of knowledge production. Great emphasis is placed on student life and support as well as the advancement of sport, art, culture and music.

Academic Ranking of World Universities
401-500
Academic Ranking of World Universities
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. ARWU presents the world's top 1000 research universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data.
401-500
2021
401-500
2022
401-500
2023
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
All Subjects
Subject
Rank
Best Ranked Subjects
Subject Rank
Veterinary Sciences
51-75
Finance
101-150
Ecology
151-200
Mechanical Engineering
151-200
Energy Science & Engineering
301-400
Human Biological Sciences
301-400
Economics
301-400
Business Administration
301-400
Key Statistics
36492
Total Enrollment
2392(6.6%)
International Students
32520
Undergraduate Enrollment
1463(4.5%)
International Students
3972
Graduate Enrollment
929(23.4%)
International Students