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WITS

University of the Witwatersrand

University Johannesburg, Gauteng

Johannesburg-based research university known for health sciences, engineering, commerce and mining.

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2027 key dates

Applications open
01 Apr 2026
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
Late applications close
31 Oct 2026
First-year registration
20 Jan 2027
First-year registration ends
06 Feb 2027
Returning students register
26 Jan 2027

Health sciences programmes close earlier than other faculties.

Courses & APS requirements (5)

Grouped by faculty. APS shown is the published minimum — competitive programmes usually admit above it.

Commerce, Law & Management

  • BCom (Accounting)

    Degree · 3 years

    38APS

    Subjects: Mathematics Level 5, English Level 5

Engineering & the Built Environment

  • BSc Engineering (Mechanical)

    Degree · 4 years

    42APS

    Subjects: Mathematics Level 6, Physical Sciences Level 6

Health Sciences

  • MBBCh Medicine

    Degree · 6 years · NBT required

    43APS

    Subjects: Mathematics Level 6, Physical Sciences Level 6, English Level 5

Humanities

  • BA (Law)

    Degree · 3 years

    38APS

    Subjects: English Level 5

Science

  • BSc (Computer Science)

    Degree · 3 years

    42APS

    Subjects: Mathematics Level 6