Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Key Information
Name of University Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Acronym WSU
Motto A Developmental University
Established 2005
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
Type Public university
Faculties Faculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Education and Science, Engineering and Technology
Campuses Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani
WSU Official Website www.wsu.ac.za

Overview

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) founded in 2005, is a public university in Eastern Cape with campuses in Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani.

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Faculties and Courses offered

The list of faculties and courses offered by the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is given below:

Faculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law

The Departments and programmes are:

  • Department of Accounting & Finance
    • Diploma: Internal Auditing, Potsdam
    • Advanced Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting,   Street College
  • Department of Corporate Communication & Marketing
    • Higher Certificate: Versatile Broadcasting, Heritage
    • Diploma: Journalism, Heritage
    • Advanced Diploma: Journalism, Heritage
  • Department of Management & Governance
    • Diploma: Management, Potsdam
    • Diploma: Management (Extended), Potsdam
    • Diploma: Public Management, Potsdam
    • Diploma: Policing, Potsdam
    • Diploma: Local Government Finance, Potsdam
    • Diploma: in Local Government Finance (Extended)
    • Diploma: Small Business Management, Potsdam
    • Advanced Diploma: Management, Potsdam
    • Advanced Diploma: Public Management, College Street
  • Department of People Development & Technology
    • Diploma: Human Resources Management, Potsdam
    • Diploma: Administrative Management, Potsdam
    • Diploma: Office Management & Technology, Potsdam
    • Advanced Diploma: Human Resources Management, Potsdam & College Street
    • Advanced Diploma: Business Administration, Potsdam
  • Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Sports Management
    • BTech: Tourism Management
    • Diploma: Hospitality
    • Diploma: Tourism Management
    • Diploma: Sports Management.

Faculty of Health Sciences

  • BCur (Basic)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • BSc Health Promotion (Allied Health Professions)
  • Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice (Medicine)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Allied Health Professions)
  • Bachelor of Medical Sciences: Mthatha

Faculty of Education

  • University Licentiate in Music Education (ULME)
  • BEd (FET) Humanities
  • BEd (FET) Natural Sciences
  • BEd (FET) Economic and Management Sciences Education
  • BEd (FET) Consumer Science Education
  • BEd (FET) Technology Education
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • BEd (FET) Arts and Culture Education
  • Diploma in Adult basic education and training (ABET)

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

  • BSc: (3-year programme) Computer Science or 4-year extended curriculum programme
  • BSc: Applied Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Zoology (3 year programme)
  • BSc:Environmental Science  (3 year programme)
  • B.Tech: Chemistry  
  • B. Tech: Fine Art
  • B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development)
  • B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks)
  • B.Tech: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering or Water Engineering)
  • B.Tech Electrical Engineering
  • B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
  • National Diploma: Fine Art
  • National Diploma: Fashion
  • National Diploma: Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition
  • National Diploma: Building or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Electrical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development) or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Information Technology (Support Services) or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Information Technology (Communication Networks) or Extended Curriculum Programme
  • National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Mainstream and Extended)

WSU Prospectus

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. Download Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Prospectus.

Entry Requirements

You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU).

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4)

In terms of the Government Gazette of 26 November 2009, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who have a National Certificate (Vocational-Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.

The minimum entry requirements for admission to WSU with a NVC Level 4 are as follows:

Qualification minimum entry requirements 

Higher Certificate

  • Must meet NC (V) Level 4 statutory requirements
  • 40% in either home Language or First Additional
  • Language but one must be the Language of Teaching and Teaching (LOTL)
  • 50 % in either Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
  • 40% in Life Orientation
  • 50% in the four other vocational subjects
  • Submit a record of evidence for any subject failed

Diploma

  • Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements
  • 50% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL
  • 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects

Bachelor’s Degree

  • Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements
  • 60% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL
  • 70% in three compulsory vocational subjects 

General admission requirements

The Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997, amended in May 2008, stipulates the following minimum entry requirements for university programmes as of January 2009:

  • Minimum admission requirements for higher certificate, diploma and Bachelor’s Degree programmes require a National Senior Certificate (NSC).
  • Policy considerations: Page 2 of the Government Gazette
  • This policy will be applicable to all higher education institutions with effect from January 2009.
  • The policy outlines the statutory minimum admission to higher education at the National Senior Certificate (NSC) level.
  • Though NSC is the primary gateway, it does not guarantee admission to any Programme of study in higher education.
  • Within the context of this policy, WSU exercises its right as a higher education institution to set up specific admission requirements.
  • A full list of recognised national curriculum subjects is available on the website: www.wsu.ac.za under Student Admissions. 

For full details of entry requirements click here!

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Application Status

Did you have submitted your application study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in South Africa and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.

Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.

To track your application go to: http://status.wsu.ac.za/status/statuscheck.php

How to apply to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU)?

If you want to apply to the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: http://itsapp.cle.intra.wsu.ac.za

Application for January intake, closes end of September each year.:

Campus of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and contact details

Walter Sisulu University (Buffalo City Campus)
Address 19 Manchester Road 5201 Chiselhurst, East London, Eastern Cape,  South Africa  
Admission Queries +27 43 709 4000

Walter Sisulu University: Butterworth Campus
Address N2, Enkolweni, Mbhashe Rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
Admission Queries   +27 47 401 6000

Walter Sisulu University: Mthatha Campus
Address: Umtata Part 1, Mthatha
Phone: 047 502 2844

Walter Sisulu University: Komani Campus
Address: 66 Grey Street 5319 Komani, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Admission Queries   +27 40 842 6806

For more information visit Walter Sisulu University (WSU) official website: https://www.wsu.ac.za/