To be considered for admission to Walter Sisulu University (WSU), applicants must meet specific application requirements. Depending on the program and level of study, there are different requirements for admission.

• For undergraduate programs, applicants must possess a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent with a minimum achievement level of 4 (50-59%) in four of the seven NSC subjects. In addition, applicants must satisfy the program’s minimum admission requirements, which may also include additional requirements such as work experience or National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).
• Candidates for postgraduate programs must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification with an average grade of at least 60%. Work experience or research experience may be additional requirements for some programs.
• South African applicants and international applicants alike must meet the admission requirements. Additionally, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by passing a recognized English language test or taking an approved English language course.
• The final admission scores of applicants are determined by WSU using a System of Admission Points (APS). The NSC or equivalent qualifications of applicants are converted using the APS into a single score that is used to rank applicants. The APS is calculated by adding the scores for the six best subjects—Life Orientation excluded—and converting the scores into a point value using a conversion table.
• As part of the admissions process, WSU also accepts the results of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). The NBTs are a set of tests meant to determine whether applicants are academically prepared for university studies. Some programs require the NBTs, which can be used to see if an applicant meets the minimum admission requirements.
• On the university’s official website, applicants can select the “Admissions” tab to access the WSU admission requirements and APS calculation. They will then be taken to a page that provides in-depth information regarding the requirements for admission to each program and level of study. Additionally, the website offers links to the NSC and NBT websites for additional information.

In conclusion, both undergraduate and graduate programs at WSU have distinct admission requirements. South African applicants must also provide evidence of their proficiency in English, and international applicants must meet the same admission requirements. WSU accepts the results of National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) as part of the admission process and uses a System of Admission Points (APS) to calculate applicants’ final admission scores. The official university website provides applicants with comprehensive information regarding the admission requirements and APS calculation.

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