Welcome to WSU
Walter Sisulu University is a Higher Education Institution based in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Formed in 2005, the university has positioned itself as a centre of academic excellence committed to its vision of being a technology infused African university.
WSU is uniquely positioned to play a powerful role in the national government’s focus on rural development in particular. Approximately 30,000 students and close to 1,800 staff live and work across four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London) and Komani.
News Updates
News Updates

WSU STUDENTS SWEEP TOP HONOURS AT REGIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN BOTSWANA
Tuesday, 01 July 2025 11:33Five Walter Sisulu University (WSU) students have emerged as standout young leaders after clinching top accolades at the Southern African Youth Development Council (SAYDC), held in Botswana from 27–30 June 2025. Themed under:...

“WE ARE PART OF YOU”: VICE-CHANCELLOR LEADS WSU FLOOD RELIEF EFFORT WITH COMPASSION
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:36In a heartfelt response to the devastation caused by the recent Mthatha floods, Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Rushiella Songca, has stepped forward to lead a university-wide donation...

WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY SECURES TOP FIVE SPOT IN SA’S 2025 IMPACT RANKINGS
Thursday, 19 June 2025 18:13Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has achieved a historic milestone by being ranked 5th in South Africa in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. This recognition places WSU among the most influential...
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