Situated in Thohoyandou, the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province, the University of Venda was established in 1982. It boasts staff members from various backgrounds in South Africa, Africa and overseas. The university aspires to be at the nexus of tertiary education and regional development in Southern Africa.

The University of Venda (also affectionately referred to as ‘Uni-Ven’ by students) is anchored on the pillars of excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and learning. It produces graduated who are imbued with skills, knowledge and qualifications which are both locally and globally competitive.

The institution has established itself as a national asset through its niche on a curriculum that is project-based and problem-oriented, with a strength in nurturing under prepared students into nationally competitive graduates. It has become an important player in the landscape of higher education on South Africa, contributing considerably to the human resources and development needs of the country and region.

To learn more about the university, visit https://www.univen.ac.za/