Categories: University Admissions 2023

WSU Online Application 2027 Apply Now

The 2027 online application for Walter Sisulu University is now officially open to the public and prospective students. If you plan to begin your undergraduate or postgraduate studies at WSU, you can complete your online application at www.wsu.ac.za starting 1 April 2026.

Where to Apply

The WSU 2027 application process is entirely online. Manual or email submissions will not be accepted. To apply, visit the official website, access the application link, complete the form, upload all required supporting documents, and await feedback after the application closing date.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

Applications are accepted regardless of age, nationality, religion, language, or social background. Applicants who meet all the entry requirements will have their applications considered.

Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee automatic acceptance, as admission is also subject to space availability in the chosen programme.

WSU 2027 Application Closing Dates

For the 2027 academic intake, applications will close as follows:

International students: 30 September 2026
All other applicants: 31 October 2026

Note: Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted by Walter Sisulu University.

How to Apply Online to WSU

Using a smart device, visit www.wsu.ac.za.
Follow the online prompts to complete the application form.
After submission, you will receive an email containing your Student ID number.

How to log into the WSU Admission Portal/dashboard

After getting your school ID number, the following activities could be carried out on the dashboard of the student page

Log in to the WSU Admission Portal
Enter Student Number and PIN
Tap on the Login button to undertake any of the following activities:

- View your admission status
- View your residence admission status
- Change your study choice
- Change your contact details
- Confirm any admission offer

Walter Sisulu University Online Application Requirements For 2027

The following documents are required when applying to Walter Sisulu University:

First Time Undergraduate Applicants

The “Old Senior” certificate
The National Senior Certificate “NSC”
National Certificate Vocational “NCV”
N6 certificate
If available, current grade 12 learners must upload Grade 11 final results and first-quarter or mid-year results.
Post-matric candidates must upload a matric or equivalent certificate, academic record, copy of ID, or passport.
Some departments may consider mature age exemptions for admission to some programmes. For more information, you may enquire from the Admissions Office at supportappl@wsu.ac.za.

Transfer Applicants

Matric Certificate
Post-Matric Certificate
Identity Document
Official Academic Report
Conduct Certificate.

Walter Sisulu University Minimum Requirements for NSC

Bachelor’s endorsement with NSC achievement rating of at least level 2 (30-39%) in Mathematics, or level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy.
At least level 4 (50-59%) in English and IsiXhosa, and at least level 5 (60-69%) in Life Orientation. Any other 2 subjects at, at least level 3 (40-49%).
Proficiency in the languages of learning and teaching, namely IsiXhosa and English is a requirement.
Applicants with level 5 EDTP SETA qualifications for Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development (ECD) will be considered.
Mature age exemption for applicants in possession of the Senior Certificate as per Rule 1.7 of WSU General Rules and Regulations.

Bachelor of Education (SP & FET): EMS
Minimum Requirements for Matriculation

A National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a Bachelor’s degree endorsement with an achievement rating of at least level 4 (50 – 59%) in English, and level 4 (50 – 59%) in ANY TWO of the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies or Economics.
An achievement rating of at least level 2 (30 – 39%) in Mathematics or level 4 (50 – 59%) in Mathematical Literacy. A pass in the remaining two or three subjects. OR
A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or mature age exemption with at least 40% or E symbol on HG or 50% or D symbol on SG in English and 40% or E (HG) or 50% or D on SG in ANY TWO of the following subjects; Accounting, Business Studies, Economics. A pass in the other one or two subjects. OR
A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4/N3 Certificate with bachelor’s degree endorsement with at least 50% in fundamental subjects including English and 60% in any two of the following vocational subjects such as Applied Accounting or Financial Accounting, Business Practice, Economic Environment, Life Orientation, Mathematics. OR
N4 or N5 or N6 Certificate/National N Diploma with 50% achievement in the respective subjects that are equivalent to English, Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Financial Accounting, and Economics.

BEd (SP & FET): Humanities, Languages and Arts and Culture

Minimum Requirements
A National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a Bachelor’s degree endorsement with an achievement rating of at least level 4 (50 – 59%) in English, isiXhosa, History, and Geography, with at least 60% in Life Orientation. OR
A Senior Certificate (SC) with Matriculation Exemption or mature exemption with at least E (HG) or D (SG) in any of the two subjects namely: English, isiXhosa, History, Geography. OR
A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 with Bachelor’s degree endorsement with at least 60% in English, isiXhosa, History, Geography, and Life Orientation.
The subjects that will not be taken as majors including English can have at least 50%. OR
N4 or N5 or N6 Certificate with at least 50% achievement in the respective subjects that are equivalent to English, isiXhosa, History, Geography, and Life Orientation.

BEd (SP & FET): Mathematics, Science & Technology
Minimum Requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a Bachelor’s degree endorsement with an achievement rating of at least level 4 (50 – 59%) in Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. English and any other subject with an achievement rating of at least level 3 (40 – 49%). OR
A Senior Certificate (SC) with Matriculation Exemption or mature exemption with at least E (HG) or D (SG) in English, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. OR
A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 with a Bachelor’s degree endorsement with at least 60% in Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. The subjects that will not be taken as majors including English can have at least 50%. OR
N4 or N5 or N6 Certificate with at least 50% achievement in the respective subjects that are equivalent to English, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences.