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
www.wsu.ac.za is the official Walter Sisulu University site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does WSU calculate APS?
WSU uses standard best-6 aps. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 80-100% = 7, 70-79% = 6, 60-69% = 5, 50-59% = 4, 40-49% = 3, 30-39% = 2, and 0-29% = 1. Life Orientation is usually excluded, but some education programmes can switch to a broader 7-subject view. WSU is straightforward for most programmes, but Education can use a different subject-count rule from the rest of the university.
Does WSU include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is usually excluded, but some education programmes can switch to a broader 7-subject view.
What's the WSU APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Standard best-6 APS
- Max APS
- 42
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Standard best 6 (LO excluded; Education varies)
How to calculate your WSU APS step by step
- Convert each eligible subject into APS points using the 1-7 bands.
- Keep English and the course-required subjects in the mix where a faculty asks for them.
- Add the best eligible subjects on that university's calculator method and compare the total with the programme cut-off.
Popular programmes at WSU
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
30
Bachelor of Nursing
24
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
27
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Consumer & Management Science)
28
Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training
22
About WSU
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) sits across four towns in the Eastern Cape: Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City, and Komani. It’s known for practical degrees in health sciences, educ...
Campus and residence
WSU has residences in all four towns, but you need to apply early because they fill up fast. For some campuses, like Butterworth or Mthatha, res fees can be around R17,500 to R46,4...
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