Wits University, Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice.
Our partners, networks and relationships serve as catalysts for the great ideas that help us to make the impossible, incredible. We invite you to join us on our extraordinary journey to effect meaningful change in society and pave the way for a bright future for generations to come.
Our location
Wits is taking the lead in reimagining trendy Braamfontein to further our contribution towards delivering high level scarce skills for the global knowledge economy. Our location in Johannesburg, the economic and industrial heartland of the continent, places us in good stead to interact with the public and private sectors, civil society and other social agents to effect meaningful change in society.
Our global footprint
From trying to discover what lies beneath the Earth’s surface to saving lives through better healthcare systems, Wits is on the ground, making a difference. We have over 50 active projects on the African continent and the University is represented globally through our partnerships, collaborations, staff and student exchanges and our alumni around the world. Wits was also the co-founder of the African Research Universities Alliance.
Our research
With more than 85% of our research published in accredited international journals, we encourage cross-disciplinary research and collaborate with the best researchers and institutions across the globe. From telling the story of life, to finding solutions to deep level mining problems; from searching for the Higgs boson at CERN, to understanding the complexities of human interaction, Wits is at the forefront.
Wits matters
Wits graduates have gone on to become global leaders in every field of endeavour. Through their civic engagement, they have built cultural institutions, fought injustice, and worked to make their communities better places.
General contact information
1 Jan Smuts Avenue
Braamfontein 2000
Johannesburg, South Africa
Private Bag 3
Wits 2050
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 717-1000
| Admission Enquiries | |
| Undergraduate admissions | www.wits.ac.za/askwits |
| Postgraduate admissions | www.wits.ac.za/askwits |
| Call Centre | 27 (0)11 717-1888 |
| Applications | www.wits.ac.za/askwits |
| Student Enquiries (excluding admission enquiries) | |
| Student Life | [email protected] |
| Wits ICT Help Desk (student passwords) | [email protected] |
| Residence Life | [email protected] |
| Fees/Financial Aid and Scholarships | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1531 Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1081 Fax: 27 (0)11 339-4387 [email protected] |
| Sport | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-9409 |
| General Contacts | |
| Undergraduate and postgraduate admission information | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1888 www.wits.ac.za/askwits |
| International students | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1054/5 Fax 27 (0)11 717-1059 [email protected] |
| Evening classes / Part-time students (Undergraduate qualifications only) | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-9505/ 9500/ 9501/ 9505 Fax: 27 (0)11 717-9519 or 0865532969 [email protected] |
| Advancement: Marketing | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1027 Fax: 27 (0)11 717-1065 Ferna Clarkson |
| Advancement: Communications | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-1019 Fax: 27 (0)11 717-1065 Shirona Patel |
| Protection Services | Tel: 27 (0)11 717-4444/(0)11 717 6666 |
| Faculties | |
| Commerce, Law and Management | Registrar: Tel: 27 (011) 717-8001/ 8174 [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] Postgraduate General enquiries: Tel: 27 (011) 717-3582/ 8390 [email protected] [email protected] |
| Engineering and the Built Environment | Undergraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-7007/ 7002/ 7003/ 7004/ 7006/ 7007/ 7008/ 7602 /7603/ 7014 [email protected] Postgraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-7007/ 7002/ 7003/ 7004/ 7006/ 7007 /7008/ 7602/ 7603/ 7014 [email protected] Postgraduate Applications enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-7002 [email protected] |
| Health Sciences | Undergraduate enquiries:Tel: 27 (0)11 717-2545 Postgraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-2510 /2076 |
| Humanities | Undergraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-4004 / 05 / 13 / 18 / 8203 27 (0) 11 717 4005 27 (0) 11 717 8203 [email protected] [email protected] Postgraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-4002/7/8 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Education enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-3332 / 3018/ 3021/ 3267 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
| Science | Undergraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-6000 [email protected] Postgraduate enquiries: Tel: 27 (0)11 717-6004 [email protected] |
For academic transcripts or verifications please refer to this page: http://www.wits.ac.za/alumni/academictranscripts
Each Faculty assists their students with verification of qualifications and the amount payable is stipulated on the request for an academic transcript form which is available from each Faculty office.
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