UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

MATRIC EXEMPTIONS

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All International students with non-South African qualifications require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into undergraduate studies.

Application for Matriculation Exemption along with undergraduate application forms should be sent to:
Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag 4, WITS, 2050
Private Bag 4, WITS. 2050
email: admission.senc@wits.ac.za
Tel: 27 (0) 11 717 1030

Including the following supporting documentation;

  • Form M30E(this form is included in the application package for study at Wits
  • Correctly Certified copies of your educational qualifications certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
  • A correctly certified copy of your passport or birth certificate certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
  • Exemption fee included in the non-refundable application fee charged to international applicants
  • Sworn English translations of documents are required.

Please note:

  • Statements of results and high school transcripts are not accepted by the Matriculation Board
  • Certification by police or any ordinary Commissioner of Oaths is not accepted by the Matriculation Board.
  • Faxed and scanned copies are NOT acceptable
  • Students are advised to send two sets of documents, one for application for Matriculation Exemption and one for application to programme (degree) studies

For additional information on Matriculation Exemptions see the Matriculation Board website
http://www.hesa-enrol.ac.za/mb/abus.htm

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