The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a public university situated in Thohoyandou in the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
The University of Venda was established in 1982 under the then Republic of Venda government.
UNIVEN has over time experienced tremendous growth and change, making it to the Top 11 among 88 Sub-Saharan Africa universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings.
The University of Venda is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
Overview
| Nickname: | Univen |
| Motto: | Creating Future Leaders |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 1982 |
| Chancellor: | Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Dr Ndanduleni Bernard Nthambeleni |
| Location: | Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Website: | www.univen.ac.za |
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi
Vice Chancellor
- Dr Ndanduleni Bernard Nthambeleni
Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Prof E Lekalakala-Mokgele (Teaching and Learning)
- Dr RL Martin (Corporate Services)
Registrar
- Dr JJ Baloyi
Senior Management
- Mr LB Kraziya (Chief Operating Officer)
Contact Details
The contact details of the University of Venda are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | University Road, Thohoyandou, 0950 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950 |
| Telephone: | 015 962 8000 |
| Email: | communications@univen.ac.za |
| Website: | www.univen.ac.za |
