WSU Late Application 2025/2026 | How to Apply

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Late Application 2025/2026, See how to obtain the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Late Online Application Form, available programs, and requirements below.

 

WSU Online Late Application Form 2025 

Applications for late entry are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for the 2025  academic year.

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is innovative in its approach, providing a holistic tertiary education experience. It offers accredited Postgraduate, Undergraduate, certificate, and diploma studies through career-oriented programmes.

The Admissions office at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is responsible for:

• Welcoming all first-time entry applicants to the College;
• Assisting faculties in meeting their enrolment targets by admitting applicants who can succeed at the College.
• Providing admission and academic program advice to all prospective applicants as well as parents who want their children to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU);
• Assisting applicants with application forms and booklets with information on academic programmes, requirements, and duration of the academic program. Applicants must observe these requirements before they apply to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU).

WSU Courses Offered

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT SCIENCE & LAW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Accounting

Nelson Mandela Drive

• APS: 28
• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption
• Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 4 in English and Mathematics and any other 4 recognised subjects
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

Bachelor of Accounting Science (B Compt)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• APS: 32
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption
• Accounting is recommended
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 5 in English and 5 in Mathematics.

B Com (General)

Nelson Mandela Drive & Queenstown

• APS: 28
• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption.
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 4 for English Language.
• Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics.
• Any other 4 recognised NSC subjects with a minimum rating of 4.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Com (Economics)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• APS: 28
• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption.
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 4 for home language or first additional language. Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics.
• Any other 4 recognised NSC subjects with a minimum rating of 4.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Admin (Public Affairs)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption.
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 4 in English.
• NSC minimum rating of 4 in any two recognised subjects and 3 in any other subjects.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

LLB (Generic)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• APS: 27
• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption
• NSC (Degree): Minimum rating of 4 (50-59) or better in four subjects chosen from the designated list.
• An achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in English
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice

B Tech: Cost and Management Accounting

Buffalo City, Butterworth, Queenstown, Zamakulungisa

• ND: Accounting (Financial Accounting III and Cost and Management Acc III)
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Public Management

Chiselhurst, Ibika, Zamukulungisa & Queenstown

• A recognised National Diploma
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Marketing

College Street

• National Diploma in Marketing or any other related diploma.
• Must have the following subjects: marketing require accounting for marketers, quantitative techniques as well as marketing research.
• 60% pass of subjects at diploma level before entry is considered.
• Pending the availability of space as per the placement quota.

B Tech: Journalism

College Street

• ND: Journalism or equivalent qualifications e.g. Communication
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Internal Auditing

Ibika, College Street & Queenstown

• ND: Accounting / CMA / Taxation / FIS / Internal Auditing
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Tourism Management	College Street
National Diploma (Travel and Tourism) Rating of at least 5 in a degree Programme before entry is considered. Average of 60% pass mark on major subjects and/or two years relevant industry experience for applicants who do not meet the required 60%. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.
B Tech: Business Administration	College Street

• Any recognised Diploma
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Human Resources Management

College Street, Ibika & Queenstown

• National Diploma: Human Resources Management or Management of Training or equivalent.
• 60% pass in diploma programme before entry is considered.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B Tech: Management

Potsdam, Ibika

• National Diploma: Management or any other related diploma.
• 60% pass in diploma programme before entry is considered.
• Administrative Management III
• Management III
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

DIPLOMAS  

National Diploma: Tourism Management

Ibika, College Street

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E
• Mathematics, Business Economics, Travel and Tourism Studies, Geography, History, Accounting
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): English Home Language minimum rating of 3 (40%)
• OR additional language rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
• Life Orientation minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 2).
• Mathematics Literacy minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3) OR
• Mathematics minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
• ADD 3 recommended 20 credit subjects minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3) OR all other 20 credit subjects minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 1)
• Tourism: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Accounting: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Business Studies: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3); Economics: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
• Geography: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
• Computer Applications Technology: Minimum rating of 4 (50%) (NSC weight factor 3).
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Higher Certificate: Accountancy or Extended Curriculum Programme

College Street, Potsdam, Imbika, Zamakulungisa, Queenstown

• Senior Certificate: Subjects should have a rating of 3 or more in English and Mathematics, Accounting HG-E/SG-D.
• Senior Certificate: Subject recommendation: English, Accountancy, Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and another relevant subject.
• NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 3 in 4 recognised subjects.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Taxation

Potsdam

• NHC – Accountancy
• National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting

National Diploma: Accountancy

Butterworth

• NHC – Accountancy

National Diploma: Financial Information Systems

Butterworth, Potsdam, Ibika, Queenstown

• NHC: Financial Information Systems

National Diploma: Local Government Finance

Potsdam

• Senior Certificate: English and Mathematics/Accounting HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in English / Accounting and Maths / Maths Literacy.

National Diploma: Internal Auditing

Potsdam, Ibika, Queenstown, Zamukulungisa

• NHC – Accountancy
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Marketing

College Street, Potsdam

• APS: 23
• Senior Certificate: English HG-E. A minimum of 4 subjects
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for English as a home language or first additional language level.
• At least 3 (40-49%) in four recognised NSC 20 credit subjects.
• Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics plus Accounting and/or Business Studies.
• Certified results as proof from FET Colleges detailing completion of subjects for exemption.
• An interview may be conducted for development intervention purposes.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Small Business Management

College Street, Potsdam

• Minimum rate of 4 (50-59%) for English
• Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy and or 3 (40-49%) for  Mathematics plus accounting and business studies must not be less than 3 (40-49%).
• Senior Certificate: English HG-E. A minimum of 4 subjects
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for English as a home language or first additional language level. Compulsory – Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics Literacy or Literacy. N3 Certificate with level 4 for English FET Colleges: Completion of similar subject rating.
• NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 4 in 4 recognised subjects. English, Accounting, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Business Economics.
• Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in further subjects: marketing require accounting for marketers, quantitative techniques as well as marketing research.
• An interview may be conducted for development intervention purposes.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma:  Sport Management

College Street

• APS: 23 – See our easy-to-understand scoring table
• Senior Certificate: English HG-E; another language at HG-E
• Biology, Accounting and Business Economics recommended
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for English, Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics plus Accounting, Business Studies and Life Sciences.
• Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in Marketing require accounting for Marketers I, Quantitative Techniques I as well as Marketing Research III.
• A certified report from the school or club detailing sporting ability and achievement for the year of application is essential.
• The interview may be held.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Public Relations Management or Extended Curriculum Programme

Zamukulungisa, Chislehurst, Buffalo City, Butterworth, Mthatha

• Senior Certificate: English Home/First Language 4 or English Second Language 5 and isiXhosa 4 Home/First Language or Afrikaans Home/First Language 4 as well as a rating of 4 or more in two NSC subjects
• FET College qualification ratings: N3 certificate with a rating of 5 for English or Xhosa
• Screening interview and written test required. Industry-related experience will be considered.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems

• Senior Certificate: English and Mathematics/Accounting HG-E/SG-D
• English, Mathematics or Accounting
• NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Minimum rating of 4 in 4 recognised subjects. English, Accounting, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Business Economics.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Office Management and Technology

Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa

• A screening interview is required.
• Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
• Accounting 40%, Business Studies 40%, Computer Applications Technology, Economics
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) for English home language or 4 (50-59%) as an additional language. Two of the following school subjects will be an added advantage: Computer-Aided Technology – Level 3 (45-49%) or 4 (50-59%), Business Studies Level 3 (45-49%) or 4 (50-59%) meaning (business, commerce and management category, economics and accounting).
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Management of Training

Potsdam

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49% for English as a Home Language or 4 (50-59%) as an additional language.
• Accounting 3 (40-49%); Economics 3 (40-49%; Business Studies 3 (40-49%)
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Human Resources Management

College Street, Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa & Queenstown

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
• Accounting, Business Studies
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) in the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, and English
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Management

Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa

• Senior Certificate: English E HG/D SG; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
• Accounting 40%, Business Studies 40%, Economics 40%
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in 4 recognised subjects. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Administrative Management

Potsdam

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E/SG-D; Home Language HG-E/SG-D
• Accounting 30%, Business Studies 40%, Economics 40%
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for English as a home language or 4 (50-59% as an additional language. Accounting with an achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%), Business Studies achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) Economics achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%)
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Public Management

Potsdam, Ibika, Zamukulungisa, Queenstown

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 3 in Accounting, Business Studies and 4 in Economics.

National Diploma: Hospitality Management

College Street, Ibika, Zamukulungisa

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): English Home Language minimum 40%. Additional language minimum 50%. Mathematical Literacy 40%, Life Orientation minimum 40%, Accounting 40%, Hotel Keeping and Catering /Hospitality Management / Home Economics 40%, Economics (40%), Hospitality (40%), Computer Applications Technology (50%).

National Diploma: Journalism

College Street

• Senior Certificate: English (1st language) HG-E or English (2nd language) HG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Achievement level 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language. In addition, all prospective students must undertake a written assessment exercise as well as an interview as screening tests. Students will be selected if their performance on these exercises meets the requirements. Industry-related experience will be considered
• FET College: N3 Certificate with level 4 for English.

National Certificate in Versatile Broadcasting

College Street

• Senior Certificate: English (1st language) HG-E or English (2nd language) HG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma/Higher Certificate): Achievement level 4 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.
• In addition, all prospective students must undertake a written assessment exercise as well as an interview as screening tests.
• Students will be selected if their performance on these exercises meets the requirements.
• Industry-related experience will be considered
• FET College: N3 Certificate with level 4 for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

ND: Marketing or ND: Small Business Management

Potsdam, East London

• Senior Certificate: English HG-E; another language at HG-E
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) for English, Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics plus Accounting, Business Studies and Life Sciences.
• Students intending to study towards a B Tech degree in Marketing require accounting for Marketers I, Quantitative Techniques I as well as Marketing Research III.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma in Policing

Potsdam

• NSC (Degree/Diploma): An achievement rating of 3 or more in English or other languages will meet entrance requirements.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

HEALTH SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

BCur (Basic)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption
• Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if the candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration
• English HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science E HG or D SG
• (E SG will be considered if one of the above subjects is D HG)
• NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level
• 5 (60-69%) in isiXhosa at a Home or First Additional Language level
• 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics
• 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
• 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
• 4 (50-59%) in Information Technology
• 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
• All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.

BSc Health Promotion (Allied Health Professions)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• Senior Certificate: Full Exemption with an overall C aggregate symbol (or higher) at first attempt with:
  • English HG-D/SG-C; Physical Science HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-D/SG-C; Biology HG-D/SG-C
  • NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level
  • 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa both at Home or First Additional Language level
  • 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy
  • 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
  • 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
  • 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
  • 4 (50-59%) in Agricultural Science
• All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.

Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice (Medicine)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• Senior Certificate: Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption
• NSC (Degree): Minimum achievement rating of:
  • 4 (50-59%) in English at a Home Language or First Additional Language
  • 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics
  • 5 (60-69%) in Physical Science
  • 5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences
  • 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa
  • 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
• All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.

Bachelor of Social Work (Allied Health Professions)

Nelson Mandela Drive

• Senior Certificate:
• NSC (Degree): Achievement rating of:
  • 4 (50-59%) in English
  • 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa or any other additional Language
  • 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
  • 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences
  • 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science
  • 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy
• All candidates shall be subjected to selection processes.

EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME University Licentiate in Music Education (ULME)

CAMPUS Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS APS: 20 Senior Certificate: Symbol E-S and Grade V Theory Certificate from any recognised music institution, for example, Unisa, Trinity College and the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music NSC: Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) for students who have done Music in Grade 12; NSC rating of 4 for any other school subject to be taken as a major. Those applicants without music will be interviewed/auditioned. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

BEd (FET) Humanities

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS APS: 25 Senior Certificate: Two subjects with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two school subjects from Languages, History and Geography and a pass in any other two school subjects. NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be taken as Majors. NSC rating of at least 5 (60 -69%) for English if it is to be taken as a major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40-49%) if not to be taken as a major which is the language of learning and teaching of WSU and a pass in any other school subject. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

BEd (FET) Natural Sciences

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

REQUIREMENTS APS: 22 Senior Certificate: E (HG) or D (SG) in Mathematics and any other two science subjects and a pass in any other or three school subjects. Successful completion of the Foundation Programme of the Faculty of Education. NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematical Literacy and 3 (40-49%) for either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, provided one of these will not be taken as a major. NSC rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for English if it is to be taken as a major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40-49%) if it is not be taken as a major which is the language of learning and teaching, and a pass in any other school subject. See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

BEd (FET) Economic and Management Sciences Education

Ibika, Nelson Mandela Drive, Zamukulungisa & Queenstown

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: with at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two of the Business, Commerce and Management subjects.
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, two from BCM Learning Field, or Computer Applications Technology.
• NSC rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

BEd (FET) Consumer Science Education

Zamukulungisa

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: with at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two from Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, Needlework & Clothing and Home Economics
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from the Services Learning Field and are to be taken as majors for the programme. NSC rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

BEd (FET) Technology Education

Ibika

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: at least E (HG) and D (SG) in any two of the approved technical subjects Mech-Tech, Civil Tech, Electrical Tech, EGD
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics and 3 (40-49%) for Physical Sciences.
• Rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Nelson Mandela Drive

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: Matric with exemption or conditional exemption
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any four NSC subjects, for the programme.
• Rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for English. 

Bachelor of Arts

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two school subjects from Languages, History and Geography or any other relevant subject.
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from Human and Social Studies Learning Field and are to be taken as Majors.
• Rating of at least 2 (30 – 39%) for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.  

BEd (FET) Arts and Culture Education

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

• APS: 22
• Senior Certificate: with E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the Arts and Culture subjects.
• NSC (Degree): rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from Arts and Culture Learning Field (Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts) and are to taken as major.
• NSC rating of at least 2 (30 – 39%) for English.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

DIPLOMA 

Adult basic education and training (ABET)

Ibika, Zamukulungisa

• APS: 20
• Senior Certificate: E (HG) and D (SG) in English and a pass in any other school subject.
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for any of the following subjects: History, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

BSc: (3-year programme) Computer Science or 4-year extended curriculum programme

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D or second language HG-D/SG-C; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English, Physical Science and Mathematics.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

BSc: Applied Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Zoology (3-year programme)

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

• APS: 37
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Biology and Geography.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

BSc: Environmental Science  (3-year programme)

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha

• APS: 37
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, students should have English E HG or D SG
  • Mathematics HG-E/SG-D; Geography HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D or Biological Sciences HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English, Mathematics, Geography and Physical or Biological Sciences.
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in Biology, Geography.
  • See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech: Chemistry

Potsdam

• National Diploma: Chemistry
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B. Tech: Fine Art

Cambridge Street

• An acceptable National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Applicants from other institutions will be required to present a portfolio of previous work.
• An average of 65% at National Diploma level is the general guideline allowing consideration for admission. Application should include a substantial Research Project Proposal.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development) (Full time & part-time)

Ibika, Chiselhurst

• National Diploma: Information Technology Software Development or equivalent qualification.
• Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks) (Full time & part-time)

Ibika, Chiselhurst

• National Diploma: Information Technology Communication Networks or equivalent qualification. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering or Water Engineering)

College Street

• The minimum admission requirement is that the candidate should have accumulated at least one year of appropriate post diploma experience and
• A revised National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (S-stream), or it’s equivalent
  • OR (ii) A National Higher Diploma: Civil Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at this level for the field of specialization the candidate wishes to pursue
  • OR (iii) A National Diploma: Civil Engineering (T3) with four (4) S4-level courses approved by the Head of Department and sufficient appropriate experience in lieu of the other two outstanding S4 courses.
• Newly qualified diplomats who wish to proceed directly to the B.Tech programme without the appropriate post diploma experience requirements may be admitted if they obtained an average of at least 60% in their Level 3 (P2 & S4) courses.
• However, admission is not automatic, as candidates will be selected on the basis of their proven academic record and post qualification professional experience.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech Electrical Engineering

College Street

• The minimum admission requirement is that candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
• National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical, including a credit for Mathematics III, with an overall average for all courses of at least 56% plus at least two years work experience in a related field.
• OR National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical, including a credit for Mathematics III, with an overall average for all courses of at least 56% plus at least two years work experience in a related field.
• OR Old National Diploma (T3): Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current or Light Current, plus enough additional courses to accumulate at least 20 credits, including Engineering Mathematics III and Design Projects III, or their equivalents, and with an overall average for all courses of at least 60%, or 56% plus two years work experience in a related field.
• OR National Higher Diploma: Electrical Engineering: Heavy or Light Current, including a credit for Engineering Mathematics IV or at least Engineering Mathematics III.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Ibika, Chiselhurst

• The minimum admission requirement is that candidates should have accumulated at least one year of appropriate post diploma experience and
• A revised National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (S-stream), or it’s equivalent
• OR (ii) A National Higher Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at this level for the field of specialization the candidate wishes to pursue
• OR (iii) A National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T3) with at least two (2) of the following S4-level courses: Applied Strength of Materials III, Steam Plant III, Hydraulic Machines III, Mathematics III.
• Newly qualified diplomates who wish to proceed directly to the B.Tech programme without the experiential requirements may be admitted if they obtained an average of at least 60% in their Level III courses. However, admission is not automatic, as candidates will be selected on the basis of their proven academic record and post qualification professional experience.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

DIPLOMAS

National Diploma: Fine Art

College Street

• APS: 26
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English (Second Language) E HG
  • NSC (Degree/Diploma): minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English. Technology, Art and History.
• In addition to the above requirements, students will be invited for an interview and a drawing assessment.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Fashion

Ibika, College Street

• APS: 28
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
• English HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
• Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
• Rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics OR Accountancy for costing fabric and garments and promotion purposes.
• Achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in any of the following recommended subjects: Design; Visual Arts; Business Studies; Economics; History; Computer Application Technology; Consumer Studies.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition

College Street

• APS: 29
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
• English (Second Language) HG-E; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Biology HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma): Compulsory – minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) in English. Rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics, Physical Science 3 (30-39%), Life Science 3 (30-39%)
• Recommended NSC subjects (not compulsory): Accounting 2 (30-39%), Consumer Studies 3 (30-39%)
• Life Science
• Physics
• Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
• All candidates subjected to selection: students who have never done Consumer Studies hospitality/hotel keeping at high school will be interviewed or submit a portfolio that will cover certain important aspects of their subjects.
• An outline questionnaire will be given if required.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

National Diploma: Building or Extended Curriculum Programme

Chiselhurst, Ibika

• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics; rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
• Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme

College Street, Ibika

• APS: 30
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
• Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Electrical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme

College Street, Ibika

• APS: 30
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
• Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme

College Street, Ibika

• APS: 30
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
• Applicants are required to participate in National Benchmarking and SATAPS Tests.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice. 

National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development) or Extended Curriculum Programme

College Street, Ibika

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Information Technology (Support Services) or Extended Curriculum Programme

Potsdam

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Information Technology (Communication Networks) or Extended Curriculum Programme

Chiselhurst, Ibika

• APS: 25
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English – First Language HG-E/SG-D or Second Language HG-D/SG-C; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematical Literacy or 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics.
  • See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Mainstream and Extended)

Potsdam

• APS: 30
• Applicants with APS scores of 24 to 29 will be invited for standardised assessment tests for admissions and placement.
• Senior Certificate: Full Matriculation Exemption, Conditional Exemption or Mature Age Exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration:
  • English HG-E/SG-D; Physical Science HG-E/SG-D; Mathematics HG-E/SG-D or
  • English HG-E/SG-E; Physical Science HG-E/SG-E; Mathematics HG-E/SG-E
• NSC (Degree/Diploma):
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in English as a home language or first additional language level.
  • Minimum rating of 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics and rating of 3 (40-49%) in Physical Science.
• If the symbol attained for English and Mathematics or Physical Sciences is one level below the entrance requirement, the student will still be considered for the standardised assessment test for admission and placement (SATAP).
• All candidates will be subjected to the selection process.
• See other admission requirements relevant to your programme of choice.

WSU Application Requirements

1. You’ll need an email address to complete the application.
2. South African applicants will need an ID number.  Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.
3. You will need to pay an application fee (if applicable).
4. Remember to check faculty-courses requirements before applying.

>>>See also: WSU Fees Structure 2025

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) application portal via http://wsu.ac.za/
2. Select Admission Link and Click on Apply Now Link
3. Enter your details and click on Create Account Button

Note:

1. No complaint of wrong Bio-Data will be entertained after submission.
2. Candidates who up-load wrong bio-data will automatically be disqualified.

WSU Contact Details

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

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