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South Africa dominates a pilot ranking of the top 15 universities in Africa for 2016.

Six of the best African universities are in South Africa, including the top three universities overall: Stellenbosch University.

Universities in Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria also feature in the ranking, which is determined using the World University Rankings methodology.

Saudi Arabia has triumphed in a snapshot ranking released on Thursday: the top universities in the Arab world.

Three of the top five universities were in Saudi Arabia, while Morocco and Egypt also secured three spots each in the top 15.

The ranking is an initial release before consultation with the sector to determine how best to evaluate the region.