Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
School of Business Sciences
The Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy
Applicants
Applicants
Applicants
School of Economics and Finance
Applicants
Level 7, may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. School
of Law
Applicants with an APS of 35-42, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, may be wait-listed subject to place availability.
Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than Wits may be required to apply for the three-year LLB programme. Wits students who have completed an undergraduate degree without Law majors are also required to apply for the three-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an average of at least 65% for the final year of their undergraduate degree.
Applicants with an APS of 40-45, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 5 OR Maths Literacy Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
The Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy
School of Economics and Finance
School of Law
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Dates: 30 June 2026 (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) 30 September 2026 (all other programmes)
(Refer to Page 58 for information on the common first year curriculum for all professional engineering degrees).
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
School of Mining Engineering
Bachelor
School of Architecture and Planning
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.
Acceptance depends on departmental selection. Applicants must complete a written and graphic exercise and may be required to attend an interview. Following an interview, applicants with a Wits APS of 30-33 may be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores. The BAS selection process is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of Architecture and Planning, which is monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance in the selection exercise, interview and academics. Demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the same range.
Applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be waitlisted subject to place availability.
School of Construction Economics and Management
Applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be waitlisted subject to place availability. Bachelor of Science in
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
School of Mining Engineering
School of Architecture and Planning
School of Construction Economics and Management
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Faculty of Health Sciences
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass. Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Programmes
When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected on your school leaving results only, although they are very important. A Composite Index (CI) is calculated, taking into consideration a 60% weighting for, (i) your academic results for five subjects and a 40% weighting for (ii) your National Benchmark Test scores. Only five subjects are used to derive an academic score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English, Mathematics, best of Physical Sciences/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences. All applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), those who are in their final year of their degree, and those that have already completed a degree), are required to write the National Benchmark Test. Qualifying GEMP and GEPP applicants will be invited to take the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT). Applicants are advised to prepare in advance in the event that they are invited to write the WAPT. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT and the WAPT. PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 2029 THE FACULTY MAY REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO ALL HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMMES TO HAVE COMPLETED BOTH LIFE SCIENCES AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Bachelor of Health Sciences: (BHSci)
Biomedical Sciences
Biokinetics Health Systems Sciences (All 3 years)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) (6 years)
Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) (5 years)
To be considered for admission all Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application.
Results from online NBT’s will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za
There are two entry points into the MBBCh: first year, for applicants currently in Grade 12 and; third year, for applicants who have completed a relevant degree (GEMP).
All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission.
All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy must spend time observing an Occupational Therapist and all applicants to BSc Physiotherapy must spend time observing a Physiotherapist, to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-towits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
Ordinary Level (O Level)/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma))
ALL Applicants must have completed
or Chemistry. Bachelor of Dental Science applicants must have completed
A choice of TWO from Biology,
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C
A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C
A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)
A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
AND Physics
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry 1-2 A choice of TWO from Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Faculty of Humanities
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Dates: 30 June 2026 (B Speech Language-Pathology And B Audiology And BA Film And Television) 30 September 2026 (all other programmes)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (3 years)
Bachelor of Arts (Law) (3 years)
Professional and Specialist degrees:
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
Programmes
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts (4 years)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance (4 years)
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television (4 years)
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (4 years)
Bachelor of Music (4 years)
Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/ written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria.
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Foundation Phase Teaching (4 years)
Intermediate Phase Teaching (4 years)
Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (4 years)
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology (4 years)
Bachelor of Audiology (4 years)
Applicants for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology are required to write the NBT. Please refer to Page 14 for more information on the NBT.
Bachelor of Social Work (4 years)*
36 + 5
43 + 5 3 4
30-35 points. Preference is given to higher English results.
Applicants who wish to take law courses in their first year of study must meet the admission requirements for law (40-42 points). Preference is given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-35 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.
36 + 5
34 + 5
34 + 5
34 + 5
34 + 5
Mathematics or Maths Literacy or Technical Mathematics
37 + 5 4 5 5
37 + 5 4 5 5
37 + 5
Teaching subjects: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD), Geography, History, IsiZulu Home Language, IsiZulu First Additional Language, Sesotho Home Language, Sesotho First Additional Language, Information Technology, Mechanical Technology (Auto), Mathematics, Technical Mathematics
34 + 5 4
34 + 5 4
36 + 5
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.
An APS of 34-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.
An APS of 34-35 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results *Only 60 1st year places are available for the Bachelor of Social Work degree. Selection is based on academic merit within various school quintiles.
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
Ordinary Level (O Level)/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level) Advanced Level (A Level) International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)) Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)
Professional and Specialist degrees:
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
Ordinary Level (O Level)/ Int. Gen. Certificate (IGC)/ Secondary Education for Mature Age Exemption only (IGCSE) Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level) Advanced Level (A Level) International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)) Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)
Teaching subjects: Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Information Technology, Mathematics
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Faculty of Science
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass Closing Date: 30 September 2026
All applicants to the Faculty of Science are required to write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026. Refer to Page 110 for more information on the NBT.
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences
Mathematical
Sciences
Physical Sciences
Applicants with 44+ points and
Level 6, Mathematics Level 7 and Physical Sciences Level 7 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Applicants
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
Ordinary Level (O Level)/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Subsidiary (AS Level)
Mathematical Sciences
Level (A Level)
Physical Sciences
Baccalaureate (IB Diploma))
(HIGCSE)
Subsidiary (AS Level)
(IB Diploma))
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/