By | April 6, 2017

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Applying to Wits

Matriculation exemption

All International students with non-South African qualifications require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into undergraduate studies.Application forms for Matriculation Exemption should be sent to:
Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag 4, WITS, 2050

Email: studysa.international@wits.ac.za

Including the following supporting documentation:

  • Form M30E (this form is included in the application package for study at Wits)
  • Correctly Certified copies of your educational qualifications certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
  • A correctly certified copy of your passport or birth certificate certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
  • Exemption fee included in the non-refundable application fee charged to international applicants. This fee is applicable to all international applicants whether schooling in South Africa or not.
  • Sworn English translations of documents are required.

Please note:

  • Statements of results and high school transcripts are not accepted by the Matriculation Board
  • Certification by police or any ordinary Commissioner of Oaths is not accepted by the Matriculation Board.
  • Faxed and scanned copies are NOT acceptable
  • Students are advised to send two sets of certified copies of documents, one for application for Matriculation Exemption and one for application to programme (degree) studies