International Students

The Wits International Office (WIO) seeks to complement the services provided by faculties and academic departments to international students. The WIO offers the following services:

• Information on Wits and on studying (and living) in South Africa,
• Information and guidance on obtaining a Matriculation Exemption,
• Advice on immigration issues,
• Application procedure for study permits and renewals of existing study permits,
• Information on South African approved medical aid service providers,
• Issue clearance certificates to all international students, to ensure compliance with university and government requirements prior to registration,
• Orientation of new students to campus and city life

WIO co-ordinates the Semester Study Abroad Programme, creates and manages exchange opportunities for Wits students with our partner universities abroad, advises and assists students with immigration matters. WIO also facilitates and manages collaborative projects with international governments and institutions. Some activities include, the International Human Rights Exchange (IHRE) undergraduate semester programme, the South Africa/Norway Tertiary Education Development Programme (SANTED NEW II), The East African Regional Consultative Exercise (EARCE) and assists in the promotion of other extensive collaborative projects on the African continent. WIO participates actively in the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) with the Director as its immediate past President. .

Please click below to view or download the International Student Handbook:

 International Student Handbook 2012


WIO is situated on the Ground Floor of Senate House 
(just off the Concourse behind SEnC).

Contact details:
Wits International Office
Office 017, Ground Floor, Senate House
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Gauteng Province, Republic of South Africa
Tel: 27 11 717 1054; Fax: 27 11 717 1059
E-mail: studysa.international@wits.ac.za

Postal Address:
International Office
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050
Johannesburg, South Africa