University of the Witwatersrand

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is a world-class research university located in Johannesburg. Founded in 1896, it is one of Africa's leading universities renowned for its academic excellence and research output.

About Wits

  • Province: Gauteng
  • Website: wits.ac.za
  • Email: student.enquiries@wits.ac.za
  • Students: 40,000

Application Dates

2027 Undergraduate 2026-04-01 – 2026-06-30

Application Fees

2027 intake R 100.00

Faculties

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Science

APS Calculation Rules

  • Best 7 subjects INCLUDING Life Orientation
  • Life Orientation IS included but has a different scale (max 4 points)
  • English and Mathematics receive +2 bonus points: NSC 8=10, 7=9, 6=8, 5=7, 4=4, 3=3, below 30%=0
  • LO APS: 8=4, 7=3, 6=2, 5=1, 4=0, 3=0, 2=0, 1=0
  • Other subjects: 8=8, 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, below 30%=0
  • Any subject below 30% scores 0 APS points

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