 The 10 Best Universities in Africa 2022 A university is an institution of higher learning where students can learn and study. Individuals cannot achieve success unless they receive quality education. University institutions have increased in number from around 30 in the 1960s, when the first African countries gained independence to more than 600 in the 2000s. Student enrollment has increased significantly, as has the production and formation of great minds. Many African nations have a variety of universities within their borders that strive to meet global standards in the fields of research, science and innovation. Are you a secondary school graduate looking to pursue a quality high education at a well-known and accredited university? Then watch this video. These universities have been numerically ranked based on their overall rankings in the best global universities. Each institution was assessed based on its research performance and ratings from academics around the world and in the region. Do you want to know if any of your country's numerous universities made the list of the top 10 universities in Africa? Then watch this video all the way through. Don't forget to share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment in the section below. 10. Cairo University, Egypt From 1908 to 1940, Cairo University was known as the Egyptian University. It is Egypt's premier public university. Its main campus is located in Giza, directly across the Nile from Cairo. This is Africa's 10th best university, ranking 1,045th in the world. There are 45,000 students studying here. Cairo University is Egypt's second best university, offering diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees to students and is accredited by the Higher Education Commission. Engineering, medicine, computer and artificial intelligence, art, commerce, archaeology and other degrees are available at Cairo University. It has three Nobel laureates among its graduates and is one of the world's 50 largest higher education institutions in terms of enrollment. 9. University of Nairobi, Kenya To realize its mission and vision, the University of Nairobi, a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence, employs highly qualified and motivated teaching staff. The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the University's Act 2012 of Kenyan Laws and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the region's first university education institution. The University of Nairobi was ranked 9th among Africa's top universities. This is located in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. They also have branches in Kikyu, Parkans, Lower Kabit, Upper Kabit, Cheromo and Kizumu. They offer courses in art and design, agriculture, business and management. This university has approximately 100,000 students. The University of Nairobi has 2,220 academic staff with pages, 450 professors and 5,525 administrative and technical staff. 8. University of KwaZoo Natal, South Africa The University of KwaZoo Natal is a South African university with five campuses in the province of KwaZoo Natal. UKZN was founded in 2004 and is ranked 8th in Africa. The staff is focusing on values such as being respectful, excellent and accountable in their behavior. This university's main goal is to promote academic life and achieve success in research, innovation and entrepreneurship. This university annually enrolls 45,000 students. This university offers bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees. The university's international collaborations with institutions in 39 countries enable global academic exchanges that benefit both scholarship and the overall student experience. 7. American University in Cairo, Egypt The American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, is a leading English language, US accredited institution of high learning. AUC is the center of the Arab world's intellectual, social and cultural life, serving as a crossroads for the world's cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument and spirited debate. More than 60 countries are represented among its diverse community of students, faculty, alumni, trustees and generous supporters. AUC has Egypt's largest collection of English language academic libraries, three modern theaters and 13 cross-disciplinary research centers. The university's modern, 260-acre New Cairo campus represents a bold investment in Cairo, Egypt and the region's future a cutting-edge facility for advanced research, innovative teaching, lifelong learning and civic engagement. 6. Northwest University, South Africa This is a 16-year-old university in South Africa that was founded in 2004. This university has three campuses in Nuffa King, Vanderbilt Park and Johannesburg, where students are educated in high-quality academic programs. Economic and management sciences, theology, natural and agricultural sciences, humanities, health sciences, engineering and education are among the programs offered. They also offer academic and non-academic programs such as financial aid, scholarships, study abroad and administrative assistance. The Northwest University is committed to operating as a unitary, integrated multi-campus university that promotes equity, redress and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses. In our eight faculties, which serve both distance and contact students, our core activities, teaching learning and research are intertwined with community engagement and innovation. 5. University of Johannesburg, South Africa UJ's ranked fifth in Africa and 532nd in the world. This university, which has four campuses in Johannesburg, was founded in 2005. This university's primary mission is to serve humanity and collaborate in the dissemination of knowledge. UJ offers co-education to 45,000 students with a focus on cultures that value diversity. This university offers higher education accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. UJ is making remarkable progress in the fields of art, design, architecture, building accommodation, hospitality school and tourism. In addition, they provide libraries, lecture rooms, micro-laboratories, sports, student shopping centers and cafeterias. 4. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa This university is ranked fourth in Africa and 465th in the world. Stellenbosch is a South African university with 29,000 students, more than 4,000 of whom are international students. Based on research output, this is one of Africa's leading universities. According to NRF, this university is home to nearly the second highest number of scientists in South Africa. This university's main subjects are aggressences, economics, health, management and sciences. This university was founded in 1918 and offers students housing, sports, laboratories, international study and exchange programs. Based on research output, student pass rates and rated scientists, the university is one of South Africa's leading tertiary institutions and it is recognized internationally as an academic institution of excellence. 3. University of Witwatersrand, South Africa The university of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is a multi-campus South African public research university located in central Johannesburg's northern outskirts. Witz University or Witz is the more common name. This is the third ranked African university, ranking 239th in the world. Witz is preparing students to be role models in the future. This university offers graduate, masters and doctoral degrees that are recognized by higher education. Witz also offers scholarships, athletic facilities, libraries and administrative services to students. They offer courses in science and technology, medicine and health, the arts and humanities, business and languages. 2. University of Pretoria Pretoria University is second best in Africa and ranks 202nd in the world. The study method is highly secure, providing students with the best learning opportunity to succeed in a short period of time. This university is also well known on a global scale. Pretoria University has over 70 research units and offers over 1200 programs to students worldwide. Humanities, sciences and religion and law are among the programs offered. This 112 year old African university provides incredible facilities such as libraries, sports, laboratories and skill development programs. 1. University of Cape Town The University of Cape Town earned the moniker Moscow on the Hills for its role in a pathide in the 20th century. This is the best institute in Africa, ranking 140th in the world. UCT is a 146 year old university that has worked hard to give black people equal rights in society. UCT is now a diverse university where everyone is treated equally. This UCT's strong foundation is commerce, engineering and the built environment, humanity, sciences and health. The higher education department has also recognized UCT. This university has over 80 research units and is home to nearly every third researcher in South Africa. These are Africa's finest universities. Looking for where to further your studies? These universities got you covered. Please make sure to like this video, share it and subscribe to Africa Reloaded for more educative videos.