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University of the Witwatersrand (Wits): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng
  • Established 1922
69

courses listed

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qualification types

3

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30 Sep 2026

applications close

Established in 1922 and tracing its origins back to a mining school founded in Kimberley in 1896, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has grown into one of Africa's most research-intensive universities, regularly placed among the continent's top institutions. Its five faculties -- Commerce, Law and Management; Engineering and the Built Environment; Health Sciences; Humanities; and Science -- are based on and around the Braamfontein and Parktown precincts in central Johannesburg, putting students close to the country's major financial, legal, industrial and healthcare institutions. The university maintains distinctive research and public-engagement assets, including the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and stewardship of the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind. Roughly 6 000 first-year undergraduate places are available annually against well over 100 000 applications, so admission is competitive and is generally assessed through Wits' own Admission Points Score, or, for Health Sciences applicants, a composite index blending matric results with National Benchmark Test scores.

The columned Great Hall at the University of the Witwatersrand displays blue and gold centenary banners.The historic Great Hall at the University of the Witwatersrand, decorated with centenary banners.Students walk and gather on a sunny plaza beneath a concrete structure at the University of the Witwatersrand.Students gather on an open plaza between buildings at the University of the Witwatersrand.A paved courtyard walkway connects historic and modern buildings at the University of the Witwatersrand.A quiet paved courtyard links historic and modern buildings at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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Wits Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by University of the Witwatersrand. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to Wits for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 September 2026.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. The button below opens University of the Witwatersrand’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

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Courses Offered at Wits for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at Wits you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 34).

Find courses by type: Bachelor's Degree 69

All 69 courses at Wits, grouped by qualification.

Wits Bachelor's Degree Courses 69

Show the other 44 Bachelor's Degree courses

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with University of the Witwatersrand before you apply.

Entry

Admission Requirements at Wits

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 69 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 34 up to 42. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at Wits, by band

Of the 69 courses listed here, 40 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
30 to 34 7 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.
35 to 42 33 The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering.

29 courses do not publish a numeric APS. Wits may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 2 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 7 54
  • NQF 8 15

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

Wits Faculties and What They Offer

The 69 courses listed here are split across 5 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Science 19 courses Engineering and the Built Environment 15 courses Humanities 13 courses Commerce, Law and Management 11 courses Health Sciences 11 courses
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Fees and Funding at Wits

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official Wits site.

Where to study

Wits Campuses

Braamfontein Campus
Main campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Parktown Education Campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Parktown Health Sciences Campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at Wits

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many Wits courses prepare you for that career.

Advocate 5 Attorney 5 Legal Advisor 5 Legal Risk And Compliance Consultant 4 Management Consultant 4 Mediator 4 Policy Analyst 4 Research Scientist 4 Curriculum Developer 3 Environmental Consultant 3 Forensic Scientist 3 Internal Auditor 3 Magistrate 3 Project Manager 3 Prosecutor 3 Software Engineer 3 Animator 2 Biodiversity Planner 2 Biology Educator 2 Biomedical Scientist 2 Built Environment Analyst 2 Chartered Certified Accountant 2 Chartered Financial Analyst 2 Chemical Analyst 2 Computer Engineer 2 Construction Manager 2 Data Analyst 2 Data Scientist 2 Database Administrator 2 Designer 2 Director 2 Economist 2 Environmental Researcher 2 Financial Analyst 2 Game Developer 2 Management Accountant 2

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Answers

Wits: Frequently Asked Questions

University of the Witwatersrand has 69 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of the Witwatersrand can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 30 September 2026 and opened on 1 April 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 34 and the highest is 42. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
The courses listed here sit across 5 faculties, the largest being Science, Engineering and the Built Environment, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management and Health Sciences.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Advocate, Attorney, Legal Advisor, Legal Risk And Compliance Consultant, Management Consultant and Mediator. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of the Witwatersrand has 3 campuses in Gauteng: Braamfontein Campus (Johannesburg), Parktown Education Campus (Johannesburg) and Parktown Health Sciences Campus (Johannesburg).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 30 September 2026
  • Lowest APS: 34
  • Courses: 69
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Contact Wits

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: +27 11 717 1888
  • Address: 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa (Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050)

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