University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's, certificate, diploma (3-4 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper half of second class pass, or 65%.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 years of university education.
Documents required: Official transcript/academic record; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1922; autonomous state supported institution. Usual admission requirements: matriculation certificate (12 years of education) or certificate of exemption from the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB).
Grading system:
Percentage | Class |
---|---|
A 75-100% | |
B 70-74% | |
C 60-69% | |
D 50-59% |
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
- Master's: 1-3 years after appropriate degree/diploma; by course work, thesis or both.
- Ph.D.: 2-4 years by research, coursework and thesis.
Last updated: Feb 29, 2008