Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City, Komani, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University

#26

In South Africa

Unranked globally

In the world

Walter Sisulu University is all about practical skills and real impact, especially in the Eastern Cape. You need between 18 APS and 30 APS depending on your course.

Ranking source: User-provided local order

Apps open02 May - 31 Oct 2026

Applications to WSU are made online through the university's own portal. Create a profile, add your programme choices, upload your certified documents, and submit before the closing date.

How to apply to WSU

  1. 1

    Choose your programme and check the APS

    Use the Requirements tab to see the minimum APS and subjects for the WSU programme you want, then confirm you meet them.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    A certified copy of your ID, your latest school results (Grade 11 final or Grade 12 mid-year), and proof of payment of any application fee.

  3. 3

    Apply online before the deadline

    Apply on the official WSU portal. Most universities open between March and May and close between June and September, with selection programmes closing earliest.

  4. 4

    Apply for residence and funding

    Residence and NSFAS funding are separate applications. Apply for them at the same time, because places and funding deadlines fill up early.

Fees and funding

Application fees differ by university and change each year, and many waive the fee for South African citizens who apply online. NSFAS covers tuition and allowances if your household income is R350 000 or less.

Key dates

Applications open

2 May 2026

Applications close

31 October 2026

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