Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a public university in South Africa. It was established in 2014, taking over the Medunsa campus from the University of Limpopo. SMU focuses on health sciences education, research, and training.
As a public institution, SMU is government-funded and adheres to national higher education policies. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health fields. Public universities in South Africa, including SMU, are subject to regulatory oversight by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
