Wits University

Key Information
Name of University University of the Witwatersrand
Acronym Wits
Motto Scientia et Labore
Established 1922
Country South Africa
Province Gauteng
Type Public university
Faculties Sciences, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Health Sciences and Humanities
Campuses Braamfontein Campus, Braamfontein Campus East, Braamfontein Campus West, Education Campus and Parktown Campus
Wits University Website www.wits.ac.za

Overview

Wits University founded in 1922 is a public university in Johannesburg.

Wits University Faculties and Courses offered

The list of faculties and courses offered by the Wits University is given below (click on the schools below to view full details of courses):

Commerce, Law and Management

Engineering and the Built Environment

Health Sciences

Humanities

Science

Prospectus

Wits University 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 Wits University Prospectus for undergraduate.

Entry Requirements

You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at Wits University.

NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:

  • That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.
  • Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.
  • Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).
  • Wits does not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)
  • The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation 

For full details of entry requirements click here!

Wits University Accommodation / Residences

If you wish to apply for residence, please take note of the following:

New Undergraduate students to the University 

  • NB: The closing date for all applications is 30 September each year. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R10000 of your residence fees for the year.
  • International students are required to pay 75% of their residence fees.
  • NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm accept before being admitted into residence.
  • Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
  • To apply for residence click here.

Students who are presently at Wits, but not residing in residence

  • Applications are done online through self-service. For further inquiries please contact the Central Accommodation Office – located on the Ground Floor, Room SH045, Solomon Mahlangu House.
  • The closing date for undergraduates is 30 September.
  • Upon receiving an offer of a place in residence, you will have three (3) days in which to accept the offer. After the stipulated time, the offer will be withdrawn.
  • To apply for residence click here.
  • Late applications will not be accepted.

Students currently residing in a residence

  • Readmission to University accommodation for a subsequent year is not automatic.
  • A student’s academic and disciplinary records are taken into account when readmission applications are considered.
  • Applications for readmission are done online and must be completed by 30 September.
  • Should you wish to apply for a residence different to the one you’re currently occupying, please do so on self-service.
  • To apply for residence click here.
  • Late applications will not be accepted.

Postgraduate Students (New to Wits)

  • Residence applications are done online.
  • Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R10000 of your residence fees for the year.
  • International students are required to pay 75% of their residence fees.
  • NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm accept before being admitted into residence.
  • Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
  • The closing date for accommodation applications is 30 October.
  • To apply for residence click here.

Wits University Application Status

Did you have submitted your application study at Wits University 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: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

How to apply to study at Wits University?

If you want to apply to the Wits University to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: https://www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/

Please note:

  1. You may apply for a maximum of three programmes (order of choice does not matter).
  2. If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science).
  3. Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
  4. Do not enter the duration of the programme. You are applying to go into 1st year of study.
  5. A non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens, and R700 for foreign citizens, is required.
  6. For assistance call the Wits Student Call Centre on +27 (0) 11 717 1888.

Application for January intake, closes September each year.

Campus of Wits University and contact details

Physical Address
1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein 2000, Johannesburg
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000

General enquiries: Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000

Admission enquiries: Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888

For more information visit Wits University official website: https://www.wits.ac.za