The University of the Witwatersrand is an internationally leading research-intensive institution located in Africa. The University intends to amplify its international reputation as a gateway and beacon for leading-ede research and intellectual achievement in Africa. Wits supports principles of intellectual elitism and achievement regardless of the cultural background, social class and national identity of its students, staff, partners, guests and stakeholders at large. The legacy of the University's success is founded on values that we are not willing to compromise on.