TOP 10 AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES FOR A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION (2025 EDITION) As Africa emerges on the global academic stage, its top universities are delivering stellar education rooted in both local relevance and global excellence. Here's a look at the continent’s elite institutions—where they are, what they offer, and how to apply. 1. University of Cape Town (UCT) – Cape Town, South Africa Location: Rondebosch, Cape Town Website: uct.ac.za Courses: Offered across six faculties—Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Law, Science, Humanities—with bachelor’s to doctoral levels . Admission Requirements: Highly competitive (~4.85% acceptance rate) . Typically includes strong secondary school grades, standardized test scores (where applicable), and relevant subject prerequisites. Visit UCT's admissions portal for details. 2. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – Johannesburg, South Africa Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Website: wits.ac.za Courses: Broad-r...