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The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-ufs

Nelson Mandela University is a new generation university, distinguished by the wide range of study options and access routes open to students. Being named after one of the world’s most iconic statesmen gives us the unique opportunity of advancing our transformation imperatives and align our University with the ideals, values and vision of the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela for a more equal, fair and just world. Our University nurtures innovation, fosters creativity, embraces technology and develops people to meet the challenges of tomorrow and change the world. Quality higher education is offered to more than 27 000 students across seven campuses, making Nelson Mandela University the largest university in the Eastern and Southern Cape. Nelson Mandela University is a comprehensive university offering both general and professionally orientated university programmes as well as technologically and career oriented programmes, from the entrance level (certificate) through to research level (PhD). Our range of undergraduate programmes equips students for careers in more than 130 broad fields. Programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by the relevant professional bodies. Nelson Mandela University was previously known as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 2005 to July 2017. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was a result of a merger between three former institutions being the University of Port Elizabeth, the Port Elizabeth Technikon and the PE Campus of Vista University. As a result - there are four LinkedIn profiles related to this university - link to the one that is the most relevant to you.

As a renowned and highly ranked University in Africa, the University of Dar es Salaam stands out as the most prestigious University in Tanzania. It is a comprehensive University that caters for the entire Eastern and Southern African region, offering a wide range of academic disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University of Dar es Salaam is home to most qualified and internationally distinguished scholars in Africa