Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application Status 2020

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application Status 2020

Have you applied for admission and you are waiting for to find out if you have been accepted into Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) for 2020 academic year?. Are you waiting to check or track the status of your child’s application as a parent or guardian ?

We have documented the steps by step guide to track your 2020 application status online.

Thank you for the interest to study at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in 2020.

Applications open on 11 March 2019 and the closing dates are as follows:

  • Friday, 28 June 2019: MBChB, B Radiography, B Dental Surgery, B Dental Therapy, B Pharmacy, BSc Physio
  • Friday, 26 July 2019: B Sc, BSc Diet, B Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, B Occ Therapy, B Oral Hygiene, B Nursing Sciences


You are allowed to apply for only two study choices. For information on admissions requirements and relevant school subjects, refer to the undergraduate prospectus by clicking here.

You can apply either online or manually. However, online applications are currently limited to undergraduate qualifications for South African and International applicants who have written or are studying towards the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examinations Board (IEB) certificate or studying at other South African Universities.

To apply online, you need access to the internet and a valid email address. Please ensure that you:a. Complete the application accurately and fully. b. Write your names the same as they appear in your identity/passport document. c. Specify the names of the first choice and second choice degrees (if applicable) d. Complete the residence section (if applicable). e. Pay the non-refundable application fee of R200.00 and send proof of payment. Use your ID/ passport/ student number generated by the system when making payment.

Please remember to upload the following certified and individually scanned documents:a. Copy of your ID/passport document (compulsory). b. Copy of your final Grade 11 results or Grade 12 June results or your National Senior/Matric/ IEB Certificate (if you have already completed Grade 12). c. Copy of your degree certificate(s) and academic record(s) (if you attended other universities). d. Copy of your marriage certificate/divorce decree (if applicable). e. Proof of non-refundable application fee payment of R200.

Banking Details are as follows:Account name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversityBank name: Standard BankAccount no.: 071244395Branch no.: 020909Reference no.: Your ID/ Passport number/ Student number

Enquiries can be directed to:

Contact details: (012) 521 4979/4058/5886/4319/4317/4204
Email: mmule.hlatshwayo@smu.ac.za
Office hours from Monday to Friday: 07h30am – 16h00pm

Banking Details:

A non-refundable application fee of R200 is applicable with all applications and should be deposited to the following Banking Account:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071 244 395
Account Name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Branch number: 020 909
Reference: Use your ID number as reference

NB: Any application submitted without an application fee will not be processed. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your proof of payment.