Walter Sisulu University: Admissions, Rankings

Named after the important activist that actively fought against racial segregation, Walter Sisulu University has been known for being an innovative institution that promotes the development of its students since its foundation. It’s divided into four campuses that specialize in different areas of knowledge, like healthcare, science, engineering, economics, or technology. Additionally, the university has different research units and hands-on initiatives that have the intention of contributing to rural communities. It also has different entrepreneurship programs within its business school.

Walter Sisulu University Overview

Walter Sisulu University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 4705	56 %
Africa Rankings	# 108	24 %
South Africa Rankings	# 21	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 4865	58 %
Africa Rankings	# 117	26 %
South Africa Rankings	# 22	—

Admissions At Walter Sisulu University

If you wish to study at Walter Sisulu University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Walter Sisulu University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Walter Sisulu University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Walter Sisulu University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic Admissions Page
	International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Walter Sisulu University

There are several Walter Sisulu University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Walter Sisulu University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.