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SMU Application Form Download For 2026

The 2026 application form is now available for manual applications at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Applications for undergraduate and graduate programs for the 2026 academic year are now open to the public. Mark your calendars and get ready to apply if you wish to attend SMU!

Access SMU 2026 Application Form and Handbook

Prospective applicants for the 2026 admissions can now access the application form and handbook for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) via the official university website starting April 1, 2025. The hard copy of the application form will be available for download at www.smu.ac.za from April 2 to July 31, 2025. A smart device is required to download the SMU 2026 application form.

SMU Manual Application Process

Applying to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University for 2026? Here’s how.

Steps:

Download the application form: Click on the link provided below to download the application form.
Fill out the form completely: Make sure to use black ink and answer all questions on the form.
Match the names on your ID and certificates: Double-check that the names on your application form match the names on your ID and certificates exactly and that they are in the same order.

Application Materials Required For Manual Applications

Include the following documents when submitting your complete form

Certified copies of your ID/passport or Birth certificate
Certified copy of final Grade 11 results or mid-year Grade 12 results or National Senior Certificate (NSC)/Matric Certificate (if you have completed Grade 12/Matric)
Academic record (if you have attended other universities including SMU)
Proof of payment of the nonrefundable application fee

Read Also: How to Apply Online at SMU 2026

Application Fee Payable:

The application fee is R300 and is non-refundable and this must be paid before submission by all applicants (Local and International applicants)

The application fee must be deposited in the account details below:

Bank Name: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071 244 395
Account Name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Branch Number: 020 909

Late Application

Does SMU consider late applications?
Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered for 2025/2026

How to submit the fully completed application form

A hard copy of the application form must be posted to:

The Registrar
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
P.O. Box 60 Medunsa 0204

Or hand deliver to:

Enrolment Management Office
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Clinical Pathology Building (Basement)
Office Hours: 07h30 – 16h00 (Monday – Friday)
Or email to:
apply@smu.ac.za

Download the Application Form for the 2026 academic year Here