Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission into the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Short Courses, and Masters programmes offered for the 2026 academic year.
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) Application Form 2026
The University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) online admission application form 2026 is open to all interested applicants irrespective of colour, race, ethnic identity, religion, gender, or national origin, provided they qualify for the programme for which they have applied.
To use the Online Application System you will need internet access, as well as an email address that you can access regularly because as soon as you submit your online application, a confirmation mail will be sent to your email address.
WITS University online application form 2026 pdf, how to apply online, admission entry requirements pdf, registration dates, brochures, tenders, fees, application dates, open day, term dates prospectus pdf download, and closing dates for 2026 Intake enrollment is accessible here.
Both South Africans and Interested foreign applicants can apply for the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) Application Form 2026 as Government Sponsored or Private candidates.
WITS University Online Application 2026
The application is made through filling the application form online at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) admission portal.
Note – Once the WITS University Admission Application Portal/Form closed, new applications will not be accepted. So register now while the applications for each program is still ongoing.
STEP 1 – Apply Online
- You may apply for a maximum of three programmes (order of choice does not matter).
- If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to apply for one programme in a less restricted faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science).
- Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
- Do not enter the duration of the programme. You are applying to go into 1st year of study.
- A non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens, and R700 for foreign citizens, is required.
- For assistance call the Wits Student Call Centre on +27 (0) 11 717 1888.
WITS Application Closing Dates 2026
30 June 2026 – Faculty of Health Sciences (all programmes); Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology; BA Film and TV
30 September 2026 – All other University programmes
30 September 2026 – Residence applications