To be eligible for University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) postgraduate admission, applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and meet the specific requirements of their desired program.
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) offers a range of postgraduate programs in fields such as business, engineering, humanities, law, science, and social sciences, among others.
To apply for postgraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), you need to follow these steps:
How To Apply For University Of The Witwatersrand (Wits) Postgraduate Study
Step 1
Use the course finder to find the course entry for your programme of study. The entry will contain the requirements and closing dates for your programme of study, or provide a link to the relevant school or department for more information.
Step 2
Apply online at www.wits.ac.za/applications
Research and PhD applicants, please note that before applying you will need to approach the relevant school or department to discuss your choice of a research topic and the availability of a supervisor.
Step 3
Pay the application fee of R200. Current Wits students who apply online do not need to pay this fee.
Wits University Application Fees
Standard Bank | Current Account | Account number: 200 346 385 | Branch: Braamfontein
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Use your Person/Student Number when making payment as your reference.
Step 4
Certain programmes require additional departmental forms in addition to completing the online application. These will be available on the course finder entry or from the relevant school or department. Please complete and return these forms within the timeframe for submission. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Step 5
Documents are required to be uploaded before submission to the online application.
The application fee and the SAQA certificate of evaluation may be uploaded after submission via the self-service portal. Documents must have been certified within the last 3 months.
Successful applicants will be able to accept an offer without submitting certified hard (physical) copies of academic qualifications. However, the University will verify any information/documents submitted and immediately cancel your registration, record such against your record, and take necessary legal action in the event that any fraudulent document/s and/or other misrepresentation had been provided.
Need help?
- Download the Self-Service Guide for help with uploading documents and what to do if you need to reset your password. Alternatively, follow the steps in the video.
- This document provides helpful information about obtaining Digital/Electronic Transcripts and Certificates from different Higher Education Institutions.
- The Checklist Explanation Document provides more information with regard to application documents. This is a generic list. The specific checklists that apply to you will be communicated via your acknowledgment letter and will appear on your self-service portal.
Step 6
Once your application is complete, it is referred to the relevant school for assessment.
Each application is considered individually. There is no set time frame for decision-making. Most schools make a final decision at the end of the academic year or at the beginning of the new academic year.
Step 7
Monitor the progress of your application on the self-service portal.
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, amend your choices via this link. 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
How Long Do Wits Take To Respond To Postgraduate Applications?
If you apply online an acknowledgement letter can be generated within 24 hours – we suggest that applicants check self-service (https://self-service.wits.ac.za/) within 2 days of applying.
How do I know if my Wits application is approved?
Log in using the Person/student number received from the university and your Password. or you can contact the Student Call Centre at 011 717 1888.