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Walter Sisulu University

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world rank  3958

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Overview

Founded in 2005, the Walter Sisulu University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mthatha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. This institution also has branch campuses in East London, Queenstown and Butterworth. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Walter Sisulu University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Walter Sisulu University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Walter Sisulu University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Walter Sisulu University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Walter Sisulu University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym WSU
Founded 2005 Origins date back to 1976
Motto A Developmental University
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University Location

Address Nelson Mandela Drive
Mthatha
5117 Eastern Cape
South Africa
Walter Sisulu University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Walter Sisulu University Phone Number +27 (47) 502 2111
Walter Sisulu University Fax Number +27 (47) 502 2211
Other locations East London, Queenstown and Butterworth

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Walter Sisulu University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Walter Sisulu University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Walter Sisulu University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Walter Sisulu University.

Walter Sisulu University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Walter Sisulu University's admission information.

Walter Sisulu University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Walter Sisulu University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Walter Sisulu University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Walter Sisulu University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Walter Sisulu University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Walter Sisulu University's Admission Office Admission Office

Private Bag X1
UNITRA 5117
(47) 502 2111


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Walter Sisulu University.

Walter Sisulu University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Walter Sisulu University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Walter Sisulu University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Walter Sisulu University's Control Type Control Type

Walter Sisulu University is a public higher education institution.


Walter Sisulu University's Entity Type Entity Type

Walter Sisulu University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Walter Sisulu University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Walter Sisulu University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Walter Sisulu University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Walter Sisulu University's main facilities:


Walter Sisulu University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Walter Sisulu University's Library


Walter Sisulu University's Housing University Housing

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Walter Sisulu University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Walter Sisulu University's main services:


Walter Sisulu University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Walter Sisulu University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Walter Sisulu University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Walter Sisulu University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Walter Sisulu University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Walter Sisulu University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Walter Sisulu University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Walter Sisulu University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities South Africa (USA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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