University of the Witwatersrand 2026 Admissions

If you are considering applying to study diploma, higher certificate, bachelor degrees, master or doctorate qualifications, this article is here to provide you with all the information and details required to apply successfully. University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) will soon open and launch the 2026 application season and so you need to prepare ahead of the opening date.

University of the Witwatersrand Admission 2026 Intake

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, spans five campuses and is ranked third in sub-Saharan Africa according to Times Higher Education. Wits provides demand-driven, technologically advanced education with excellent tuition and world-class facilities. Its courses are globally recognized and meet international standards

Opening and Closing Dates for WITS 2026 Admission

Wits is one of the few universities that open their application window early in the year preceding the intended year of study. 2026 Applications are expected to open on March 1, 2025, and close on September 30, 2025. Late submissions are not encouraged due to limited available spaces.

List of Courses offered at WITS for the 2026 academic intake year

WITS university offers the following courses across five faculties

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

BCom – Accounting
BAccSc – Accounting Science
BCom – Applied Development Economics
BCom – Insurance and Risk Management
BCom – Bachelor of Commerce (General)
BCom – BCom part-time with Law
BEconSc – Economic Science
BCom – Economics
BCom – Finance
BCom – Human Resource Management
BCom – Information Systems
LLB – Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
BCom – Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
BCom – Marketing
BCom with Law – Law

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

BSc (Eng) – Aeronautical Engineering
BAS – Architectural Studies
BEngSc (BME) – Biomedical Engineering
BSc (Eng) – BSc Engineering part-time
BSc (Eng) – Chemical Engineering
BSc (Eng) – Civil Engineering
BSc (CS) – Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
BEngSc (Digital Arts) – Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts
BSc (Eng) – Industrial Engineering
BSc (URP) – Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional
Planning
BSc (PS) – Property Studies
BSc (Eng) – Mining Engineering
BSc (Eng) – Information Engineering

Faculty of Health Science

BHSc – Biokinetics
BHSc – Biomedical Sciences
BCMP – Clinical Medical Practice
BDS – Dental Science
BHSc – Health Systems Sciences
MBBCh – Medicine and Surgery
BNurs – Nursing
BHSc – Nursing Systems Science
BSc (OT) – Occupational Therapy
BOHSc – Oral Health Sciences
BPharm – Pharmacy
BSc (Physiotherapy) – Physiotherapy

Faculty of Humanities

B Audiology – Audiology
BA – Bachelor of Arts
BA Digital Arts – Digital Arts
BA – BA part-time
BA – BA part-time with Law
BAFT – Film and Television
BAFA – Fine Arts
BEd – Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Teaching
BEd – Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
BA with Law – Law
BMus – Bachelor of Music
BEd – Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training
B Social Work – Social Work
B Speech – Speech-Language Pathology
BA – Theatre and Performance

Faculty of Science

BSc Environmental Studies
BSc Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
BSc Geospatial Sciences
BSc Geological Sciences
BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Astronomy and Astrophysics
BSc Chemistry
BSc Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
BSc Materials Science
BSc Physics
BSc Actuarial Science
BSc Computational and Applied Mathematics
BSc Computer Science
BSc Mathematical Sciences
BSc Mathematics

WITS Admission Requirements For 2026 Intake

Each course at Wits has its own specific entry requirements. To assist you, below are the minimum entry requirements for admission into Degree, Diploma and Higher certificate

Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree endorsement.
Diploma: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement.
Higher Certificate: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Higher Certificate endorsement.

In addition to the above, you must satisfy the following requirements:

English must be taken either as Home Language or First Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy will be considered for LLB, Education and Humanities
You must have a good Admission Points Score (APS)

N.B.: Download the 2026 WITS prospectus to explore all entry requirements. Click Here to download it

Documents Required for WITS 2026 Applications

All prospective students are required by University of the Witwatersrand to submit the following documents as part of the application process:

Current Matriculants: Grade 11 final grades (upload only)
Already Matriculated: Certified copies of matric certificates/foreign school leaving certificates
From other institutions: Certified copies of official academic records and a statement/certificate of good conduct stamped by the registrar

WITS 2026 Application Steps

Follow the guidelines and steps below to apply to WITS for admission 2026

Use Mozilla Firefox or Chrome
Ensure you have stable internet
Go to www.wits.ac.za.
Find and select the “STUDY@WITS” section.
Choose the option to apply online.
Provide your ID and password to register.
Use your ID number to access the portal.
Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
Choose your qualification from the drop-down menu or type it in.
After selecting your course, click “Save and Continue.”
Fill out all required fields in the form.
Agree to the rules once more.
Finalize your application submission.
Provide all necessary documents as required.
Submit the fee and upload proof of payment.
WITS will send an email confirming receipt of your application.
Check your application status

WITS Accommodation Applications 2026

Campus Housing and Residence Life (CHRL), a division of Student Affairs, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the University’s residence programmes. Applications are done online and not directly at the residences.

How to Apply for WITS Accommodation 2026

If you wish to apply for residence, please take note of the following:

The closing date for all applications is 30 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted due to limited space.
Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R5000 of your residence fees for the year.
NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm acceptance before being admitted into a residence.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
To apply for residence, you must submit a separate application form

Wits University Contact Details for 2026 Applications

If you need assistance with your Wits University 2026 application, use the contact details below:

📞 Telephone: 0861 000 188
📧 Email: info@wits.ac.za
🌐 Website: www.wits.ac.za

For detailed information, visit the WITS official website

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