WITS Online Application 2026

WITS Online Application 2026 is your clear, step by step guide to applying on time, paying the correct fee, uploading the right documents, and tracking your status on student self-service. Use the short context before each list, then complete the items in order.

Last updated: 29 August 2025

Wits gets more than 85 000 applications yearly, but admits around 5 000 first-years.

Medicine at Wits has an acceptance rate of less than 2% — the most competitive in South Africa.

Over 30% of applicants each year lose their space by missing key document or payment deadlines.

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Closing dates you must meet

Wits uses strict cut-offs. Apply and pay before these dates or your application will not be considered.

• 30 June 2025: Faculty of Health Sciences all programmes, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, BA Film and TV.
• 30 September 2025: All other undergraduate programmes.
• 30 September 2025: Residence applications.

Some programmes listed above are already closed for 2026 applications. Always check the current status before you start.

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Step 1. Apply online

Start your WITS Online Application 2026 well before the closing date. Keep your options broad and complete the form in your own name as it appears on your ID or passport.

• Apply online at the Wits applications page.
• You may apply for a maximum of three programmes. The order of choice does not matter.
• Make sure you meet the admission requirements for each programme.
• If you select two programmes in one faculty, also add a programme in a less restricted faculty such as Humanities, Commerce or Science.
• Keep your options open for highly selective faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
• You are applying for first year. Do not enter the programme duration.
• In line with the POPI Act, complete your own application and accept the legal declaration of indemnity and undertaking. Wits does not engage with third-party agents who apply on behalf of applicants.
• You may consult Kudubot for quick assistance.
• Need help from a person: +27 11 717 1888, ask.wits@wits.ac.za, or log a query via Ask Wits.

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Step 2. Pay the application fee and upload supporting documents

Payment must clear before the closing date. Upload documents in the correct fields as clear, legible scans.

Fees and references

• R100 for South African citizens.
• R700 for foreign citizens.
• Log in to student self-service with your person or student number and date of birth YYMMDD.
• Use only your person or student number as the payment reference.
• Pay before the relevant closing date.

How to pay

• In self-service: open Campus Finances → Make a Payment → Application Fee.
• Deposit or EFT to the Wits application fee account:
  • Bank: FNB Wits University – Application Fees
  • Account number: 6307 5484 302
  • Branch code: 251905
  • SWIFT: FIRNZAJJ
  • Reference: your person or student number only

Upload your documents

Upload at the time of application or via student self-service → Documents and Communications → Manage Documents.

• Current Matrics: upload final Grade 11 results. No hardcopy is required.
• Already Matriculated: upload certified copies of all matric certificates or foreign school-leaving certificates.
• Other tertiary studies: upload a certified official academic record for all tertiary registrations, including a statement or certificate of good conduct stamped by the registrar. Interim self-service results may be used for initial assessment.
• Previously excluded Wits students: upload your ADM Motivation via self-service.

Extra steps for some degrees

• Certain degrees require extra selection tasks such as a portfolio, essay, audition, or National Benchmark Test. Check the programme page and the NBT guidance.
• Use the Self-Service Document Upload Guide or the video guide if you need help.

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Step 3. Acknowledgement of application

Wits will send an acknowledgement email confirming receipt of your application.

• The acknowledgement includes your person number which becomes your student number, and the contact details of your Admissions Consultant.
• All correspondence is stored in student self-service. Check Communication History regularly.
• Keep your contact details up to date in self-service.
• To view Application Status: Main Menu → Self Service → Student Centre → Admissions → View Academic Application Status.

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Step 4. Track your status and manage offers in student self-service

Student self-service is your secure portal for everything related to your application. Your application is incomplete until all required documents are received.

• Check Manage Documents often and upload any missing items.
• Provisional offers may be made to current Matric applicants based on self-reported Grade 11 final results.
• Firm offers can be confirmed only after final Matric results are received.
• Each degree choice is treated as a separate application. The order of choices does not affect consideration.

Accepting an offer

• Accept a firm offer in self-service and complete the Student Contract to register when registration opens.
• A first fee payment is required. If you cannot make this payment or you are awaiting NSFAS feedback, you may postpone the first fee payment following the official guide.
• Places are limited. You may accept one offer only and you must accept and register before the cut-off date stated in your offer letter or SMS.
• Registration and orientation details will be available on the Wits website under Registration Steps.
• International students must follow the Information for International Students for 2026.

If you are waitlisted

• Review the Waitlist Process. Continue to check your status and keep your documents current.

Changing your study choice

• Do not submit a new application.
• If applications are still open for your new selection, amend your choices in student self-service. Follow Amendment of Study Choices via the Self-Service Portal.

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Selection and assessment rules

Admission to Wits requires strong academic results. Initial assessment is based on self-reported Grade 11 final results. Final decisions are based on your official Matric results and on programme-specific selection criteria where applicable.

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Quick checklist for WITS Online Application 2026

Use this to catch common errors before you click submit.

• Applied online before the relevant closing date
• Paid the correct application fee with the right reference
• Uploaded all required supporting documents in the correct fields
• Checked whether your degree needs a portfolio, audition, essay, or NBT
• Saved your person or student number and your application number
• Logged in to student self-service and reviewed Application Status and Communication History
• Kept contact details up to date
• Read how to accept an offer, complete the Student Contract, and manage the first fee payment

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Help and contacts

• Kudubot: quick assistance for common questions
• Wits Student Call Centre: +27 11 717 1888
• Email: ask.wits@wits.ac.za
• Ask Wits: log a query via the online portal
• Student self-service: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

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FAQs

How many programmes can I apply for in WITS Online Application 2026

You may apply for a maximum of three programmes. Each choice is assessed separately and the order does not matter.

Which faculties close first

Health Sciences and the listed specialist programmes close on 30 June 2025. All others close on 30 September 2025, including residence applications.

What happens if I do not upload all required documents

Your application is incomplete and will not be considered until every required document is uploaded in student self-service.

What are the application fees and how do I pay

It is R100 for South African citizens and R700 for foreign citizens. Pay via Campus Finances in self-service or deposit or EFT to the Wits application fee account at FNB using only your person or student number as reference.

When are firm offers made

Firm offers can be confirmed only after final Matric results are received. Current Matrics may receive provisional offers based on Grade 11 results.

Can I change my programme choices after I submit

Yes, if applications are still open for the new selection. Do not submit a new application. Amend your choices in student self-service using the official guideline.

What if I cannot make the first fee payment when accepting a firm offer

Use the First Fee Payment Postponement process described in the official guide, especially if you are awaiting NSFAS feedback.

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Conclusion: A complete WITS Online Application 2026 is on time, fully paid with the correct reference, and supported by clear documents uploaded to the right fields. Use student self-service to watch your status, manage documents, accept one firm offer, complete the student contract, and prepare for registration.