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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Postgraduate Studies

 


Postgraduate Overview

The home of talented students and distinguished academics, Wits University has a reputation built on research and academic excellence. The University is only one of two universities in Africa ranked as a leading institution in the world. We are an undisputed leader in knowledge generation on the continent, with over 40 significant development oriented training and research projects underway across Africa.



Programmes

Many more careers are becoming multidisciplinary so people need to acquire new skills to match these ever changing roles. Wits offers a comprehensive choice of postgraduate programmes across five faculties.
» A-Z listing
» Commerce, Law & 
   Management

» Engineering & the
   Built Environment

» Health Sciences
» Humanities
» Science



Applications

General enquiries and requests for application material should be directed to the Student Enrolment Centre.

» Overview
» Admission Procedures
» Download the Form
» Closing dates




Student Finance

A number of opportunities exist for academically excellent postgraduate students. Apply now for a postgraduate merit award, a postgraduate financial aid package or one of the other bursaries or scholarships on offer.
» Table of Fees
» Financial Aid
» Scholarships
» How to Pay
» Fees Quote Form 2010



International Students

The Wits International Office (WIO) assists with all international student services including visa applications, medical aid options, transfers to campus and off campus accommodation advice.
» International Office
» International Fees  Quote Form 2010



Student Resources

The extensive resources available to postgraduate students support an holisitic experience at Wits both in academia and socially, producing top rated students. 
» Workshops and Study guides
» Library
» Wits Research Office
» Student Services
» Postgraduate Club (PiG)




The 2nd Postgraduate Cross Faculty Symposium came to an end on a high note with 20 prize winners being announced in each of the categories. Hearty congratulations to the winners.


This year’s event showed an improvement in last year’s figures and attracted 238 abstracts, 304 registrations and a sizable delegation from Monash University to observe the occasion.
Read more.



Wits PostGrad Association
10th floor, University Corner
Secretary
Mr. Mokete Mokone