2018-2019 University of the Witwatersrand Online Application Form
Apply online for admission to Undergraduate studies (order of choice does not matter).
Certain programmes have additional selection procedures, e.g. portfolios, essays, auditions, NBT.
Please click on Additional Forms below.
Your application
- You may apply for three programmes (degrees). The order of choice makes no difference at Wits – each application is considered individually.
- If you apply for two programmes in Health Sciences, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce and Law, or Science). We strongly advise you to apply for more than one programme – keep your options open!
- If you apply for Engineering you are advised to add at least a third programme of choice from another faculty.
- A non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens, or R700 for international applicants, is required.
Documentation / Checklist
If you have not yet matriculated
- The final Grade 11 report must be signed and stamped by your school principal
- International applicants should submit a certified copy of a recent school report
If you have already matriculated (even if you are rewriting some subjects in 2017) but have not attended any university
- Attach a certified copy of your matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate/s
- Inform the University of the subjects you are rewriting
If you have already attended a university/tertiary institution other than Wits, submit your school leaving results and a certified copy of your academic record and certificate of good conduct
- Ask that institution to send your full academic record and a certificate of good conduct to the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)
- Send a copy of your published results for the current year which should be stamped by the institution’s Registrar and signed by the Faculty Officer
A statement of credits/credit certificate is not acceptable.
If you attended a foreign university and wish to apply for exemptions for certain courses
- You must submit, in English, the syllabuses / course outlines, certified by that university.
Submit your application
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
Go to the self-service portal – https://self-service.wits.ac.za
Payment Method
- Deposit exact amount into the University’s Application Fee account:
Standard Bank, Current Account Number: 200 346 385,
Branch code: Braamfontein 004 805. CI Number 074A,
Account name: Wits University – Application Fees.
Please attach copy of M65. - International payment swift code: SBZAZAJJ
- Pay by cash or credit card at the Fees Office, Ground Floor, Senate House, University of the Witwatersrand.
- Please use payment reference number indicated on your application, for example P1300000, L1300000, D1300000.
Need help?
For general enquiries call the Student Call Centre on 011 717 1888.
Get help with:
- Application information for faculty admission, residence and financial assistance and bursaries
- Curriculum planning
- Career advice
What happens next
You will be sent acknowledgement of receipt of your application via email. All correspondence is also available on https://self-service.wits.ac.za, where you can check the status of your application.