Candidates must satisfy specific application requirements in order to be considered for admission to Walter Sisulu University (WSU). Contingent upon the program and level of study, there are various prerequisites for affirmation.

• A minimum achievement level of 4 (50-59%) in four of the seven NSC subjects is required for applicants to undergraduate programs. In addition, applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements for the program, which may also include additional requirements like work experience or the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).
  A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification with an average grade of at least 60% is required for admission to postgraduate programs. For some programs, additional work or research experience may be required.
  The admission requirements must be met by both international and South African applicants. International applicants must also demonstrate their proficiency in English by passing a recognized English language test or enrolling in an approved English language course.
  WSU uses a System of Admission Points (APS) to calculate applicants’ final admission scores. The APS is used to convert applicants’ NSC or equivalent qualifications into a single score that is used to rank applicants. The APS is determined by adding the scores for the six best subjects — Life Direction prohibited — and changing over the scores into a point esteem utilizing a transformation table.
  The results of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are also accepted by WSU as part of the admissions process. The NBTs are a series of tests designed to assess applicants’ academic readiness for university studies. The NBTs are a requirement for some programs and can be used to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum admission requirements.
  To access the WSU admission requirements and APS calculation, applicants can select the “Admissions” tab on the university’s official website. After that, they will be taken to a page with comprehensive information about the admission requirements for each program and level of study. In addition, there are links on the website to the NSC and NBT websites for more information.

In conclusion, admission requirements for WSU’s undergraduate and graduate programs are distinct. International applicants must meet the same admission requirements as South African applicants and must also provide evidence of their English proficiency. WSU uses a System of Admission Points (APS) to calculate applicants’ final admission scores and accepts the results of National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) as part of the admission process. The admission requirements and APS calculation are all available to applicants on the university’s official website.

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