WSU online applications are only accessible through the official platform: https://applications.wsu.ac.za

To successfully apply, ensure you have the following:

1. An accessible and active email address (for OTP verification and communication).
2. A valid postal address.
3. South African ID document or Passport (for international applicants).
4. Matric certificate or Statement of symbols.
5. 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.

• Each application is valid for a single academic year. You must reapply for future academic years.

No. There is no application fee to apply at Walter Sisulu University.

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:

1. A student number.
2. An email confirmation verifying receipt of your application.

You can check your status on the following link

1. https://status.wsu.ac.za/status/statuscheck.php
2. WSU will send you’re a formal letter indicating outcomes of your application.

WSU has four campuses:

1. Mthatha Campus
2. Butterworth Campus
3. Buffalo City Campus (East London)
4. Komani Campus (Queenstown)

WSU faculties and their campus locations are:

1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Mthatha Campus
2. Faculty of Natural Sciences – Mthatha Campus
3. Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences – Mthatha Campus
4. Faculty of Economics and Financial Sciences – Mthatha Campus
5. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology – Buffalo City Campus (East London)
6. Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences – Butterworth Campus
7. Faculty of Education – Komani Campus (Queenstown)

• 30 September for international Applicants
• 31 October 2025 for South African Applicants

• • 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