Official Admission Disclaimer
Meeting minimum WSU APS requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Health Sciences (MBChB, Nursing, Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics) in Mthatha has highly competitive quotas prioritizing academic merit and rural healthcare commitments.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Official Application Website | www.wsu.ac.za |
| Application Opening Date | 1 May 2026 |
| Closing Dates (2027 Intake) |
• 30 June 2026: Faculty of Health Sciences (MBChB, B Cur Nursing). • 30 September / 31 October 2026: Science, Engineering & Technology, Management & Public Policy, Education. |
| Application Fee | Free Online (R0) for South African citizens. |
| Qualification Categories | Higher Certificates (NQF 5), Diplomas (NQF 6), Bachelor's Degrees (NQF 7), Postgraduate. |
| APS Calculation Method | Best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation. (Standard 7-point scale). |
| Status Checking Portal | WSU Online Status Checker |
| Campuses | Mthatha (Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital precinct), East London (Buffalo City: Potsdam & Chiselhurst), Butterworth (Ibika), Komani (Queenstown). |
| Official Prospectus Link | wsu.ac.za/study-at-wsu |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against WSU Admissions Criteria) |