South Africa's universities

Many of South Africa's universities are world-class academic institutions at the cutting edge of research in various spheres. Together, the country's 21 public higher education institutions offer a range of study and research options for both local and international students.
Although subsidised by the state, South Africa's universities are autonomous, reporting to their own councils rather than the government.

The country's higher education sector was recently restructured, as the previous system and its programmes still reflected the priorities of the old apartheid-based system.
The restructuring also brought in comprehensive universities, a new type of institution designed to cater for the merger of some universities with former "technikons". Comprehensive universities offer a broad range of degrees, diplomas and certificates, and will help widen access to tertiary education in the country.

Here's a quick rundown of South Africa's 21 universities, in alphabetical order.

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