In fact, choosing the right college is like making the first step towards a successful career.

This said, check out the following schools before you make the ultimate decision.

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This is because such institutions have a solid reputation from having gone through the test of time.

Most employers identify with such institutions and in fact, some prefer graduates from certain institutions when selecting employees.

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The insistence on quality standards continues to set the school apart.

In addition to that, it has a world standing which continues to prove that quality matters everywhere.

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It has over 33,000 students from Mzanzi and outside.

CWUR ranks it as the 230 in the world.

It is still the trusted expert in mining and mineral engineering studies.

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Even so, it continues to be one of the best-performing in South Africa.

It holds position 402 worldwide according to CWUR rankings.

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University of Pretoria

This is an old institution that turned 111 years in February of 2019.

Maybe it is because of its longevity that has one of the largest student populations in South Africa.

It has more than 55000 students taking various courses at the school.

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It stands out since it is the only college in the country that owns a faculty of veterinary science.

This school has over 1800 courses offered both in Afrikaan and Zulu.

CWUR ranks it as 438 worldwide.

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Stellenbosch University

This establishment from 1918 is found in Cape Town and is rated 448 in the world.

It has over 30 thousand students comprising of both local and foreign students.

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Either way, it is doing quite well for a young school.

This seems to be a trend for schools that are doing very well.

The school has over 64000 students in its 3 campuses namely: Mahikeng, Vanderbijlpark and Potchefstroom.

This institution is well respected for its innovations.

University of the Western Cape

Unique is what can be said for this college.

It was established in 1959 and has been a champion of equality as it fights against racism.

It also has a great relationship with other international institutions.

University of the Free State

The institution has been existence since 1904 when it was first established.

It started out as Grey College and currently has close to 40 thousand students in its 3 campuses.

Being an old college, some of the most respected people in South Africa are its alumni.

They are still very highly regarded in different areas.

This does not mean giving up when there are other alternatives that are equally okay.

Find out if any of these institutions offer a course you are interested in.

see to it that your decision is right from the start.

After all, your career depends on it.

She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.

The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.

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