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University of the Free State — Bloemfontein, South Africa | CollegeStat

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University of the Free State

Bloemfontein, South Africa · Public university · Founded 1904

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World ranking: 1001-1200QS 2027Source

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About University of the Free State

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Students: 37,0002011
Staff: 2,900
Founded: 1904
Type: Public university
Motto: In Veritate Sapientiae Lux

Bloemfontein, South Africa-29.121, 26.214

Rankings

QSQS1001-1200World · 2027Source
THETHE1001–1200World · 2026Source
WebometricsWebometrics#1,128World · 2026South Africa #9Source
CWURCWUR#1,147World · 2026South Africa #9Source
URAPURAP#975World · 2025South Africa #9Source

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