Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Online Applications

By Legiit co.za •  Updated: 07/10/19 •  5 min read

Walter Sisulu University is a South African higher institution born in 2005 as a merger of three schools, namely, Eastern Cape Technikon, the University of Transkei, and Border Technikon. WSU boasts of having over 27000 students annually and about 2000 staff. Being a comprehensive gateway institution, WSU offers students a sea of courses and programmes to choose to earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees. 

Walter Sisulu university was named Walter Sisulu, who was an active fighter for the abolition of apartheid and to gain freedom for all people. Little wonder why WSU promotes freedom of expression and choice as long as it does not encroach on other humans’ freedom.

WSU champions the provision of high-quality innovative technological and academic, entrepreneurship, and work-related programmes that are necessary to further the economic/social growth and development of rural and urban areas. 

In its bid for excellence, WSU is in partnership with the Austrian Medical University to allow students’ exchange program between the two universities. Not only will this grant WSU students exposure, but it will also improve the teaching and learning approach of WSU.

WSU Application 

Students can only apply online to WSU for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. 

WSU Requirements 

Bank name: FNB

Account name: WSU Student Fees

Branch code:210521

Account No.: 52640012812

In addition to these, international students require:

WSU Application Dates 

WSU will shut down its application portal at 11:59 pm on or before the 30th of September. Late applicants and students who are registering after the last day but before October 31st will pay an application fee of R 200. 

WSU Registration  

WSU has 4 campuses, all of which are located in the rural and urban areas of the Eastern Cape. They include Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City, and Komani campuses. Students can choose to register for Certificate, Short Courses, Distance learning, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes at WSU. Below is a list of faculties under which students can study their chosen programme.

WSU promotes volunteerism and community service in rural and urban areas. Furthermore, WSU encourages building and strengthening new and existing relationships with the community, government institutions, private companies, and other firms to achieve all-round development. 

WSU is considered a research hub for science-related affairs in Africa. It promotes basic and relevant research with the aim of birthing accurate theories and using them with innovative ideas to create impact within the community. 

With the rise in the number of annual WSU publications, the government cannot help but notice the school’s profound impact on the lives of students and society as a whole. 

For further inquiries, contact;

Fax: 047 502 2211

Telephone: 047 502 2844

Website: www.wsu.ac.za

Postal: Private Bag X1, Unitra, 5117

Physical: Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100