How to apply

Applications to study in 2024 will be open:

BA degree: 1 July to 30 September
BCom, Law and BSc degrees: 1 July to 30 September
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): 1 July to 30 September
Honours in Psychology: 1 July to 31 August
GEMP courses: 1 July to 30 September
Occasional Studies: 1 July to 30 September
Short courses: closed
Corporate Governance and Administration: closed

What you need to know

Full detail of the application process for each of the above categories appears in the description of the category. HOWEVER: it is important to note the following:

Degree applications can only be done online and only when applications are open.
Short course applications need to be submitted at Wits Plus in person. Faxed, emailed or posted applications are not accepted.
An application fee is payable and proof of payment must be submitted with each application.
Once your application has been approved, you will be informed of the registration date.

STEP 1 – Apply Online

To apply online, go to www.wits.ac.za/applications/

You may apply for a maximum of three programmes (order of choice does not matter).
If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science).
Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
Do not enter the duration of the programme. You are applying to go into 1st year of study.
A non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens, and R700 for foreign citizens, is required.
For assistance call the Wits Student Call Centre on +27 (0) 11 717 1888.

STEP 2 – Acknowledgement of Application

You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application.
The acknowledgment letter will contain a person number (which will become your student number), and a reference person for you to contact for any queries you may have.
All records of correspondence from the University will be available on the student self-service portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
Check the status of your application and to do items on the student self-service portal regularly.
Keep your contact details up-to-date on self-service.

To view all correspondence generated on the Self Service Portal, go to the Main Menu > Self Service > Wits Student Self Service > Communication History

To check your Application Status on the Self Service go to the Main Menu > Self Service > Student Centre > Admissions > View Academic Application Status

To make an amendment to your study choices, please complete the Undergraduate Amendment Form and email it to [email protected]

STEP 3 – Upload Supporting Documents

If you did not upload supporting documents at the time of application, you can still do so via the student self-service portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
Log in with your person number and the first six digits of your ID.
Current Matriculants: Upload your final Grade 11 results.
Already Matriculated: Upload certified copies of all your matric certificates/foreign school leaving certificates.
Other Tertiary Institutions: Upload a certified copy of official academic records for ALL tertiary registrations, inclusive of statement/certificate of good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar. (Note that interim, self-service generated results will be considered for initial assessment purposes for GEMP applicants ONLY).

Download the Self-Service Guide here.

STEP 4 – Acceptance of Offer

Current Matriculants may be made a conditional offer (depending on Grade 11 results). Please note that certain programmes have additional selection criteria (interview/audition/NBT).
Firm offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric results.
Each choice of degree is treated as a separate application. The order of choice makes no difference.
Communication offering a firm place and information about registration and orientation programmewill reflect on the self service portal, and registration and orientation details will be available on the Wits website.
Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer. You are required to respond to the offer within a few days to secure your place.

Changed your mind about your choice of study?

DO NOT submit a new application!
Refer to the closing dates to see if applications are still open for your new selection.
If you are certain you want to change your programme choice, contact your Admissions Consultant to request the amendment to be processed. It is advisable to avoid multiple changes.
Should your contact details change (e.g. email, residential or postal address or contact numbers) update your new details on the student self-service portal: https://self-service.wits.ac.za