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Frequently Asked questions
Walter Sisulu online applications are only accessible through the official platform: https://applications.wsu.ac.za
To successfully apply, ensure you have the following:
- An accessible and active email address (for OTP verification and communication).
- A valid postal address.
- South African ID document or Passport (for international applicants).
- Matric certificate or Statement of symbols.
- Grade 12 school report (if currently in Grade 12).
The system automatically assesses your matric results and/or subject combinations. Qualifications that you do not qualify for will be greyed out.
After submitting:
- You will receive a student number.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.
- Apply for a maximum of three (3) qualification choices.
- Add more choices later, but you cannot change existing choices after submission.
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Each application is valid for a single academic year. You must reapply for future academic years.
Yes. A non-refundable application fee of R100 is applicable.
Click on “Forgot Password” on the login page. A new password will be sent to your email.
Yes. You must complete all steps to ensure your application is submitted successfully.
You will receive:
- A student number.
- An email confirmation verifying receipt of your application.
You can check your status on the following link
- https://status.wsu.ac.za/status/status.php
- Walter Sisulu will send you’re a formal letter indicating outcomes of your application.
WSU has four campuses:
- Mthatha Campus
- Butterworth Campus
- Buffalo City Campus (East London)
- Komani Campus (Queenstown)
WSU faculties and their campus locations are:
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Mthatha Campus
- Faculty of Natural Sciences – Mthatha Campus
- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences – Mthatha Campus
- Faculty of Economics and Financial Sciences – Mthatha Campus
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology – Buffalo City Campus (East London)
- Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences – Butterworth Campus
- Faculty of Education – Komani Campus (Queenstown)
- 30 September for international Applicants
- 31 October 2025 for South African Applicants
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- Mthatha Campus
- Email: applicatiopnsmth@wsu.ac.za.
- Contact: 047 502 2448
- Komani (Queenstown) Campus
- Email: applicationskom@wsu.ac.za
- Contact: 040 842 6842
- Buffalo City Campus
- Email: Applicationsbcc@wsu.ac.za
- Contact: 043 702 9369 / 043 708 5223 / 043 708 5226
- Butterworth Campus
- Email : applicationsbtw@wsu.ac.za
- Mthatha Campus

