Walter Sisulu University Courses

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a leading South African institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and offering a wide range of courses to suit a variety of interests and career goals. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, WSU offers a wide range of programs in a variety of fields. Explore the exciting world of courses at Walter Sisulu University. Walter Sisulu University Courses

Faculty Programmes

The NMD Site of the Mthatha Campus offers all programs. Only applicants whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results indicate that the learner has satisfied the prerequisites for admission into Bachelor’s Degree, that is, the endorsement of a bachelor’s degree, may be admitted to all Bachelor’s Degree programs. Only candidates having a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be taken into consideration for admission in the event of the old Senior Certificate.

Administration and organization

The university is organized by campus and then by faculty:

Buffalo City (East London)
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Business Sciences

Butterworth
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Business Sciences
- Faculty of Education

Komani (Queenstown)
- Faculty of Education, Finance, and Management

Mthatha
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Commerce and Administration

Academic programs

The university’s 175 academic programs are fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education which monitors higher education quality across South Africa. In addition, many of the programs are also accredited by their respective professional bodies. The programs are offered in:

Engineering
Science
Health
Information technology
Business management
Education
Fashion and art
Journalism and broadcasting
Tourism and hospitality management

Admission Requirements

Admission into Undergraduate Programmes

For Bachelor’s Degree program, only applicants whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results indicate that the learner has met the requirements for admission into Bachelor’s Degree, that is, Bachelor’s endorsement, may be admitted.
In the case of the old Senior Certificate, only applicants with a Matriculation Exemption endorsement will be considered for admission.

How do I apply?

You may apply online if you have never registered at WSU before by opening the link:
http://itsapp.cle.intra.wsu.ac.za:7771/pls/prodi03/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

Complete all the information that is requested and note that all fields with a red asterisk are compulsory and will not allow you to proceed if left blank or incorrect information is supplied.
It is compulsory to have an email address. You may create one on Gmail or Yahoo.
All the communication that will follow after you have successfully completed your application will be sent to the email address you have provided.
Should you encounter a problem during the application process, send us your query to supportappl@wsu.ac.za.
You will be advised if additional information is required to assist during the assessment process.
If you completed the NSC certificate after 2008, you do not have to upload this information as we already have access to it.
You will also be asked to apply for residence and financial assistance. Email addresses will be sent to you with directives for the process of applying

It is important to note that these are just a few of the diverse courses offered at Walter Sisulu University. The institution continually updates and expands the programs it offers to meet the changing needs of students and the industry. For more information on specific courses and admission requirements, please visit the official website of the university. Begin your academically and professionally rewarding journey into the future at Walter Sisulu University.

Contact us
Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
+27 47 502 2844
+27 47 502 2211
enquiries@wsu.ac.za