It doesn't only teach Violence...

University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Location: Jozi
Telephone: 011 717 1000
Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/
Faculties: Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science.
Tuition Fees: Between 10 000 and R30 000

The main concrete monstrosity that has defined UJ is that place where most of the action goes down. Though despite its appearance it’s still a pretty cool place to hang out.

The varsity has campuses spread throughout Joburg, and you can now study in Soweto, Doornfontein or Auckland Park, with the East Rand Campus scheduled to reopen in 2009. Each of these has an impressive selection of faculties to choose from, including well stocked libraries and high quality sporting facilities. UJ places a lot of emphasis on sport particularly rugby and cricket, but there’s also the opportunity to get involved in plenty of others as well.

If traffic and fighting for parking aren’t your favourite ways to start a day of lectures, then you can move into one of UJ’s nine residences. There’s also the studentedorp where second-years and older students can stay, and for those who need a brake from class, there are various day houses. And, with Melville just a few minutes away from the Auckland Park campus, you could always head through after lectures and start your night.