Postgraduate studies at Wits

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How to apply for postgraduate study

Step 1

Use the course finder to find the course entry for your programme of study. The entry will contain the requirements and closing dates for your programme of study, or provide a link to the relevant school or department for more information.

Step 2

Apply online at www.wits.ac.za/applications 

Research and PhD applicants, please note that before applying you will need to approach the relevant school or department to discuss your choice of a research topic and the availability of a supervisor.

Step 3

Wits University Application Fee

Pay the application fee of R200. Current Wits students who apply online do not need to pay this fee.

How to pay

Log into the self-service portal and click the Campus Finances tile. Select Make a Payment>Application fee

Refer to the How to Pay Your Application Fee via Self-Service Portal Guide

or 

Deposit the exact amount into the University's application fee account:

  • First National Bank (FNB) Wits University - Application Fees.  Account Number 6307 5484 302, Branch code 251905. International payment swift code: FIRNZAJJ. Use only your person/student number as a reference.
  • EFT - Use your Person/Student number as the reference.

Step 4

Certain programmes require additional departmental forms in addition to completing the online application. These will be available on the course finder entry or from the relevant school or department. Please complete and return these forms within the timeframe for submission. Incomplete applications are not considered.

Step 5

Documents certified within the last 3 months must be uploaded before submission of the online application. Refer to the PG Supporting Documents Guide to ensure that you submit the correct documents. This is a generic list. The documents specific to your application choice/s will reflect on validation of the online application, as well as in your acknowledgement letter, and on your self-service portal.

The application fee and the SAQA certificate of evaluation may be uploaded after submission via the self-service portal. Click the Documents and Communications tile, and then the top right green Manage Documents button.

Successful applicants will be able to accept an offer without submitting certified hard (physical) copies of academic qualifications. However, the University will verify any information/documents submitted and immediately cancel your registration, record such against your record, and take necessary legal action in the event that any fraudulent document/s and/or other misrepresentation had been provided.

Download the Self Service Document Upload Guide here.

Need help?
  • This document provides helpful information about obtaining Digital/Electronic Transcripts and Certificates from different Higher Education Institutions.
  • For programmes that require three contactable references, please use this form - References.
  • For programmes that require confirmation of supervisor, please use this form - Confirmation of Supervisor Form

Step 6

Once your application is complete, it is referred to the relevant school for assessment.

Each application is considered individually. There is no set time frame for decision-making. Most schools make a final decision at the end of the academic year or at the beginning of the new academic year.

Step 7

Monitor the progress of your application on the self-service portal.

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