WSU Closing Date for 2026 Applications

1. Important Dates You Need to Know

• Applications open: 2 June 2025
• Closing date for international students: 30 September 2025
• Closing date for South African (RSA) applicants: 31 October 2025

Takeaway: Submit your application by the appropriate deadline—earlier is always better to avoid technical issues or missing documents.

2. Why Early Application Matters

• Competitive courses like Medicine, Engineering, and Health Sciences fill up fast.
• Submitting early gives you time to upload documents like your ID, school results, and certified transcripts.
• Early applications help you meet funding deadlines, including those for NSFAS and other bursaries.

3. How to Apply at WSU

1. Go to the official online portal at applications.wsu.ac.za
2. Create an account and verify your email
3. Select your courses  and upload the required documents (ID, NSC results, Grade 11 reports, etc.)
4. Review and submit your application before the closing date

Note: There is no application fee.

4. Field-Specific Deadlines

Some programmes, such as Health Sciences, may have earlier closing dates, typically 30 September 2025.
Always check the official prospectus or the relevant faculty page to confirm.

5. Missed the Deadline? Here’s What You Can Do

• WSU does not accept late applications for the 2026 intake.
• Check whether your selected course is still open for applications.
• If not, consider applying for the next academic year or look at other universities and TVET colleges with later deadlines.

6. Key Dates Summary Table

7. Final Reminder

• Mark these dates on your calendar
• Get your documents ready and certified
• Apply early to avoid disappointment
• Confirm if your course has a unique deadline
• Secure your place at WSU for the 2026 academic year