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Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Student Portal & 2026 Application Guide
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a leading South African university located in the Eastern Cape, with four campuses. WSU is committed to urban renewal and rural development, providing quality, learner-centred education across academic, moral, cultural, and technological fields.

About the WSU Student Portal
The WSU Student Portal supports prospective and current students by providing easy access to important information throughout the application and study process.

Faculties and Academic Programmes
WSU offers over 170 academic programmes across 7 faculties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Management and Public Administration Sciences

Economic and Financial Sciences

Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Medicine and Health Sciences

Natural Sciences

Education

Note: Admission requirements and application dates may vary by faculty, especially the Health Sciences Faculty, which has a separate application timeline.

WSU Online Application for 2026
Application Opening Date: 2 June 2025

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Application Fee: No fee required — WSU only accepts free online applications.

Steps to Apply:

Visit the WSU website and access the online application portal.

Complete your personal details, including contact and address information.

Choose your desired undergraduate or postgraduate programme — check minimum admission requirements carefully.

Upload all necessary documents (see below for required documents by applicant type).

Review your application carefully.

Submit your application. You will receive all communication via the email you provide.

Documents Required for Application
Accepted Certificates:

Old Senior Certificate

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

N6 Certificate

For Current Grade 12 Learners:

Upload Grade 11 final results and any available mid-year or quarterly results.

Post-Matric Candidates:

Matric certificate or equivalent

Academic record

ID or passport

Transfer Students:

Matric certificate

Post-matric certificate

Identity document

Official academic report

Conduct certificate

International Applicants:

Must first apply to Universities South Africa (USAf) for credential evaluation.

After receiving USAf results, submit the evaluation and passport copy with the application.

Mature Age Exemption:

Some departments consider mature age exemption; contact the Admissions Office at supportappl@wsu.ac.za for more info.

Tracking Your WSU Application Status
After the closing date, expect to receive feedback via email.

If you need to check your application status online:

Visit the WSU application status page here.

Enter your Reference Number or ID Number.

Click Search to view your current application status.

Is WSU a University of Technology?
WSU is classified as a comprehensive university, offering both academic and technological qualifications. It is not specifically a university of technology, unlike institutions such as:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

Central University of Technology (CUT)

Other universities like North West University and Stellenbosch University are also not universities of technology.

Important Tips
Apply early, even if you haven’t completed your National Senior Certificate yet.

Meet all faculty-specific admission requirements.

Keep track of application deadlines and required documents.

Reach out to the Admissions Office for any questions: supportappl@wsu.ac.za.

Click here to visit the official WSU website and start your application.