UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Asylum Seekers

An Asylum Seeker is a person in possession of a valid permit issued under the Immigration Act, Act No. 13 of 2002 (Section 13) Department of Home Affairs.

Tuition fees are similar to local South African students and they pay local application fees, however they do pay the annual international administration fee. No medical aid cover is legally required, however it is highly recommended,

Please Note: Registered students are legally required to update their records with the Wits International Office each time they renew their permit. If the expiry date lapses, this may result in an automatic deregistration.