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Walter Sisulu University (WSU): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Eastern Cape
105

courses listed

3

qualification types

4

campuses

18+

lowest APS listed

Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus public university serving the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, with teaching sites in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London) and Komani. It brings together seven faculties spanning commerce, education, engineering and IT, law and the humanities, public administration, medicine and health sciences, and the natural sciences, and is best known for training large numbers of teachers, health professionals, engineering technicians and business graduates for the region and beyond. The university places strong emphasis on vocational and professional preparation, running extended curriculum programmes alongside standard-length qualifications to widen access for students who need additional academic support. Admission is managed centrally against the university's own points-based conversion of National Senior Certificate results, combined with subject-specific requirements set by each faculty.

Entrance to the Walter Sisulu University Study Centre with the WSU logo displayed on a glass facade.The Walter Sisulu University Study Centre entrance features a sleek glass facade with the WSU logo.Red brick Walter Sisulu University building reflected in a campus pond surrounded by reeds.A Walter Sisulu University building overlooks a tranquil pond fringed with tall reeds.Multi-story residence building at Walter Sisulu University with a tree-lined walkway between buildings.A Walter Sisulu University residence building stands beside a quiet tree-lined walkway.
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WSU 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 Walter Sisulu University. 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 WSU for 2027

We do not have confirmed 2027 application dates on file for Walter Sisulu University. Check the official site for the current window before you start.

  • 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. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Apply on the official WSU site

105 listed

Courses Offered at WSU for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at WSU you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 18).

Find courses by type: Higher Certificate 1 Diploma 46 Bachelor's Degree 58

All 105 courses at WSU, grouped by qualification.

WSU Bachelor's Degree Courses 58

Show the other 33 Bachelor's Degree courses

WSU Diploma Courses 46

Show the other 21 Diploma courses

WSU Higher Certificate Courses 1

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with Walter Sisulu University before you apply.

Easier entry

WSU Courses With a Low APS Requirement

77 of the 105 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 18. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Showing the 40 lowest of 77. Use the APS tool above to see the full set for your own score.

Entry

Admission Requirements at WSU

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 105 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 18 up to 30. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at WSU, by band

Of the 105 courses listed here, 105 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
15 to 19 9 Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes.
20 to 24 68 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 27 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
30 to 34 1 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 5 1
  • NQF 6 46
  • NQF 7 52
  • NQF 8 6

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

WSU Faculties and What They Offer

The 105 courses listed here are split across 7 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Natural Sciences 23 courses Faculty of Management & Public Administration Sciences 21 courses Faculty of Law, Humanities & Social Sciences 21 courses Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology 16 courses Faculty of Education 10 courses Faculty of Economic & Financial Sciences 9 courses Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences 5 courses
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Fees and Funding at WSU

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 WSU site.

Where to study

WSU Campuses

Mthatha
Main campus

Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Buffalo City

East London, Eastern Cape

Butterworth

Butterworth, Eastern Cape

Komani

Komani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at WSU

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

Researcher 8 Subject Advisor 7 Data Analyst 6 Senior Phase Or FET Teacher (Creative Arts And English) 6 Policy Researcher 5 Actuarial Trainee 4 Business Analyst 4 Human Resources Officer 4 Internal Auditor 4 Laboratory Scientist 4 Maintenance Technician 4 Policy Analyst 4 Research Technologist 4 Statistician 4 Systems Analyst 4 Accountant 3 Community Counsellor 3 Curriculum Developer 3 Financial Analyst 3 Journalist 3 Office Manager 3 Psychometrist (With Further Study) 3 Public Relations Officer 3 Accounting Assistant 2 Accounts Clerk 2 Administrative Coordinator 2 Agricultural Researcher 2 Anthropologist 2 Applications Programmer 2 Applied Mathematician 2 Audit Clerk 2 Biodiversity Conservation Officer 2 Biologist 2 Biostatistician 2 Building Inspector 2 Business Administrator 2

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

WSU: Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Sisulu University has 105 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for Walter Sisulu University 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.
We do not have a confirmed 2027 closing date on file for Walter Sisulu University. Most South African institutions close undergraduate applications between August and November for the following year, but confirm the exact date on their official site before you rely on it.
Applications are made directly with the institution. Start on their official site: https://www.wsu.ac.za. 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 18 and the highest is 30. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
77 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) (APS 18), Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) (APS 18), Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) (APS 18) and Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Support Services Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) (APS 18). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 7 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Management & Public Administration Sciences, Faculty of Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Economic & Financial Sciences.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Researcher, Subject Advisor, Data Analyst, Senior Phase Or FET Teacher (Creative Arts And English), Policy Researcher and Actuarial Trainee. 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.
Walter Sisulu University has 4 campuses in Eastern Cape: Mthatha (Mthatha), Buffalo City (East London), Butterworth (Butterworth) and Komani (Komani (Queenstown)).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: Not confirmed
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  • Lowest APS: 18
  • Courses: 105
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