Walter Sisulu University Application Requirements 2026 PDF-Form |
We are pleased to keep you informed About Walter Sisulu University 2026 Application Requirements, for 2026 Academic session.
Walter Sisulu University Admission Requirements
Students wanting to study at WSU must meet the minimum admission requirements for admission to the qualifications listed below as set out by DHET, as well as the university’s own qualification requirements, which are indicated per qualification.
| Higher Certificate | The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council. Institutional and programme needs may require additional combinations or recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement. |
| Diploma | The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution and an achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better for 4 recognised 20-credit subjects, excluding life orientation, as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council. Institutional and programme needs may require additional combinations or recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement. |
| Bachelor’s Degree | The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution and an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better for 4 recognised 20-credit subjects, excluding life orientation, as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council. Institutional and programme needs may require additional combinations or recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement. |
| Students with international school leaving results. | Applications from students with international school leaving results are considered in terms of the “Higher Education South Africa (HESA) guideline document, ” A guide to application for exemption certificates”, and where required a submission of international qualification to SAQA for benchmarking in terms of HEQC. These students will be assisted by WSU’s international office. |
| Mature age endorsements | Admission in terms of Mature Age Endorsement will be in terms of Rule 1.13 in the General Prospectus. |
- Students applying for Diploma programmes must have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least a diploma endorsement.
- Students applying for Degree programmes must have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor’s endorsement.
- Students with the old Senior Certificate or the NC(V) should refer to THIS LINK for the specific entry requirements.
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