How to Apply to Wits University for 2026

1. Prepare Your Documents

Make sure you have certified electronic copies of the following:

• South African ID or passport

• Grade 11 final results (if still in school)

• Matric certificate (if completed)

• Academic transcripts (if applicable)

• Proof of payment of the application fee

Note: Some programmes may require additional items like portfolios, essays, auditions, or National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.

2. Application Fee

• South African applicants: R100

• International applicants: R700
  The fee is non-refundable and must be paid before the closing date of your programme.

3. Application Dates

• Applications open: 1 March 2025

• Closing dates:

  • 30 June 2025: Health Sciences, Architecture, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Film & Television

  • 30 September 2025: All other undergraduate programmes and residence applications

4. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Go to the Wits online application portal: www.wits.ac.za/applications

2. Accept the terms and complete the online form.

3. You may apply for up to three programmes (choices do not affect priority).

4. Fill in all required personal and academic information.

5. Upload all required documents in the correct format.

6. Pay the application fee using the Wits payment platform or EFT.

7. Submit your application and save the confirmation page.

5. After Submission

• You will receive an acknowledgement email with your person/student number.

• You can track your application and upload any additional documents on the Wits self-service portal: self-service.wits.ac.za

• All updates and correspondence will be sent via email or reflected on your portal.

6. Offer and Acceptance

• Wits may issue provisional offers based on your Grade 11 results.

• Final offers are made after your final Matric results are released.

• To accept an offer:

  • Log in to the self-service portal.

  • Accept the offer, sign the student contract, and pay your first fee installment (or apply for financial aid).

• You may only accept one offer.

7. Admission Requirements (General)

• A Bachelor’s Pass in the National Senior Certificate or equivalent.

• APS (Admission Point Score) based on your best 7 subjects (including Life Orientation).

• English as Home Language or First Additional Language is required.

Faculty-specific examples:

• Health Sciences: APS around 40+; Life Sciences and Mathematics level 5+; NBT required

• Engineering: APS around 42+; Mathematics and Physical Science level 6

• Commerce/Law: Varies by programme; Mathematics often required

• Humanities: APS from 34 and upwards depending on the course

8. Contact Details

• Call Centre: +27 (0)11 717 1888

• Email: ask.wits@wits.ac.za

• Self-Service Portal: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

• Main Website: https://www.wits.ac.za

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