International Student Handbook - 2024 by witsmarketing

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WELCOME NOTE

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WITS SPORT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE (ISO)

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PARKING

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

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LIBRARY SERVICES

WITS - A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY

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DISABILITY RIGHTS UNIT (DRU)

INNOVATION. FOR GOOD. FORMATION

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THE MATRIX STUDENT CENTRE

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ATTRACTIONS ON WITS CAMPUSES

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)

STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

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STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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STUDENT LIFE • IN & AROUND WITS • BRAAMFONTEIN

WITS CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH (WCCO)

TRANS-

TRAVEL INFORMATION • GETTING TO WITS FROM THE AIRPORT • DRIVER’S LICENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA • GENERAL INFORMATION – GOOD TO KNOW • BANKING

AVERAGE LIVING COSTS

SAFETY ON CAMPUS

IMMIGRATION • HOW TO APPLY FOR A STUDY VISA • REFUGEES • ASYLUM SEEKERS • DIPLOMATS

MEDICAL AID

STUDENT SUPPORT • DEAN OF STUDENTS • CAMPUS HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE (CHRL) • COUNSELLING AND CAREERS DEVELOPMENT UNIT (CCDU) • DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP UNIT (DLU) • CAMPUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE (CHWC)

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

CREDIT CONVERSION GUIDELINES – BASED ON THE WITS SYSTEM

FINANCIAL INFORMATION • CATEGORIES THAT PAY INTERNATIONAL FEES • INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • FEE STRUCTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

FINANCIAL AID

IMPORTANT NUMBERS ON CAMPUS

IMPORTANT NUMBERS OFF CAMPUS

UNDERGRADUATE CHECKLIST APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE

POSTGRADUATE CHECKLIST APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE

CHECKLIST TO REGISTER

MAPS

WELCOME NOTE

We, the staff at the International Students Office, are pleased to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand. As one of the world’s leading research institutions, Wits will equip you with an excellent, world-class education. Situated in Johannesburg, the heart of South Africa’s economic hub and the gateway to Africa, Wits provides a cosmopolitan and afropolitan environment for its students. Your time here at Wits and your experience at such a premier institution will go beyond the classroom, as we have a host of varied events throughout the year, in which you can participate. In addition, we offer our students a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through our student clubs and societies, which you are able to join. Whichever you choose, you will find an opportunity to grow and learn at Wits. We do encourage you to immerse yourself into the Wits culture and to ensure that you learn as much as possible during your time at Wits. We are aware that you could have chosen any other institution as your academic home, and we thank you for choosing Wits. We hope that you will thoroughly enjoy being a part of our vibrant community, and wish you the very best in your academic journey at Wits.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE (ISO)

he International Students Office (ISO) promotes and facilitates all facets of internationalisation. It aims to be the first port of call for international students and provides a wide range of services, including general enquiries from prospective

students, immigration advice and advocacy, assistance with matric exemptions, advice on safety, and general advice about your stay at Wits. To this extent, we seek to complement the services provided by faculties and departments and have strong relations with service providers within and outside Wits.

ISO STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT: •

Wits remains the preferred study destination for international students

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Through our integration programmes, students from diverse cultures and backgrounds get a high-quality academic and life-changing experience

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Wits remains a highly sought after university for international academic partnerships

In cooperation with the Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO), the International Students Office also facilitates the Semester Study Abroad Programme, as well as other programmes creating opportunities for Wits students to study/conduct research at partner universities abroad. Physical Address:

International Students Office

Telephone:

+27 (0)11 717 1054

Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

E-mail:

studysa.international@wits.ac.za clearance.international@wits.ac.za

South Africa Postal Address:

International Students Office

For more information visit: www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents/

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Johannesburg South Africa

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

he history of the University is

Today, Wits is an urban university located

inextricably linked with mining,

in the ‘City of Gold’, Johannesburg.

academic excellence, quality

Its vast campuses are spread over 440

research and political, social and civic

hectares in Braamfontein and Parktown.

activism - associations built on strong

Wits has 18 residences, which

foundations which still hold today. The

accommodate about one fifth of the

origins of Wits lie in the South African

student population. A world-class

School of Mines, which was established

residence, which caters largely for

in Kimberley in 1896 and transferred

postgraduate and postdoctoral students,

to Johannesburg. Full university status

the Wits Junction, was opened in 2012.

was granted in 1922, incorporating the College as the University of the Witwatersrand. Wits proudly celebrated its centenary in 2022.

WITS IS: •

Internationally recognised for its

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academic and research excellence

A leader in the Evolutionary Sciences and is a curator of priceless faunal, floral and hominid collections including the

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A first choice for postgradate

Taung Child (Australopithecus africanus),

studies, offering internationally

Mrs Ples, Little foot, Austalopithecus Sediba

accredited programmes

and the Homo Naledi fossils

An active social leader that takes

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Proud of the four Nobel Laureates and

a stand on social issues affecting

the more than 91 Rhodes Scholars that

communities, the country and globe

have emanated from the University

An engaged university committed

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Located in the economic hub of Africa

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Proud of the wide diversity of our

to local transformation and the advancement of the public good

student body •

The intellectual hub of the continent, with over 40 major projects running throughout Africa

WITS

A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. We advance innovations borne from world-class research and publications, connecting researchers, faculties, and enabling partners to drive Developing Employable Graduates Innovation at Wits and the continent. In 2022, Wits celebrated 100 years of academic and research excellence, social justice and the advancement of the public good. Our history is inextricably linked to that of mining, the City, and civic and political activism.

About

highly employable students graduate annually

Wits is a leading African university that is ranked in the TOP 1% of universities in the world.

Top

20 80 35 in Canada & Australia

in the EU & US

10 000

Of those employed, 96% ﬁnd jobs within 6 months of graduating

Top

in the UK

Located in the Economic Hub of Africa 400 buildings, 7 campuses, including the Wits Rural Facility 11 Libraries, 18 Residences, 2 commercial companies – Wits Health Consortium and Wits Enterprise Wits is ranked number 1 in the Times Higher Education Ranking of Sub-Saharan Universities – 2023

+200 000 graduates in

100

years

Postgraduate students now make up almost

40%

of Wits students

R1 billion

Wits administers in student ﬁnancial aid, scholarships wand bursaries annually. There are numerous services available for students.

Recognised by peers internationally as global leaders in their ﬁeld.

DSI/NRF Centres of Excellence Highest of all SA universities

97%

of our research is published in internationally competitive journals

Ranked

98th

in the world for Alumni Employability (CWUR)

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN INDELIBLE MARK ON THE WORLD, MAKE WITS YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES.

www.wits.ac.za/innovation/wits-innovation-centre/ www.wits.ac.za/innovation/wits-innovation-centre/ www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/

www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/

Innovation. For Good.

“Innovation is what drives us forward. At Wits, we have created a space to create, collaborate, and engage in impactful innovation, across disciplines and sectoral boundaries. We must use transform our knowledge into impact solutions, that benefit humanity, for good.” ~ Prof. Lynn Morris, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation Witsies are at the forefront of change and are using their knowledge to change the world for good. Take the Pelebox – an invention to cut down the time that patients spend waiting for medication in hospitals, SmartSpot – technology that improves the accuracy of TB testing, JamLab – a continental hub to support innovation in journalism and media, and PecoPower – a homegrown electrical off-grid solution for local communities - these are examples of innovation spawned at Wits that positively change the lives of people every day. Wits is rapidly advancing innovation in health tech - from solutions to treat HIV, TB and malaria, to the development of vaccines and new drug delivery systems, from biomedical initiatives like ‘Brainternet’ and the ‘Bionic Hand’ to precision medicine, students can innovate across disciplines and faculties.

New mining technologies are being developed at the Wits Sibanye-Stillwater DigiMine on campus, where researchers are working to make mines safer. An ‘innovation spine’ is being developed, which includes the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, the Wits Innovation Centre, the Wits Sibanye-Stillwater Innovation Bridge, the African Rainbow Minerals Building, and Tshimologong, Wits’ Digital Innovation Precinct.

The Wits Innovation Centre is the heart of the Wits’ innovation ecosystem. It brings brilliant minds together to co-create, collaborate, and to find multidisciplinary solutions to complex, real-world problems. The Centre encourages, facilitates and supports the transformation from research to innovation. www.wits. ac.za/innovation/wits-innovation-centre/

The Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct serves as a hub for the incubation of startups, SMEs and digital entrepreneurs. Tshimologong, ‘the place of new beginnings’ develops skilled youth and digital entrepreneurs. It has incubated over 100 start-ups, 17 entrepreneurs and has over 423 community alumni entrepreneurs.

The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome will open its doors to the public in 2024, which has been described as “a high-tech 360° IMAX-like theatre, just better”. It will provide an incredible theatre experience, but it will also serve a greater purpose – to assist researchers across all disciplines to visualise data in a profound way.

Wits is a member of the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec), a pan-African collaboration of technology-focused universities from across the continent, which seeks to develop the high-level skills needed to advance digital transformation. It runs alongside another multimillion-rand innovative programme called the Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures programme (WESAF), which adopts an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development, across multiple countries. Wits is making major strides in quantum computing and artificial intelligence. It has access to a quantum computer and has developed guidelines to use artificial intelligence and AI generative models in the academic programme. Wits is home to a high concentration of researchers working on AI technologies, big data, and related areas. www. wits.ac.za/innovation

Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall: Launched at the beginning of the Wits centenary campaign, it is the only purpose-built live music hall with a modern acoustic design in Johannesburg; designed specifically for musical performances.

Origins Centre: Houses Palaeoanthropological and Archaeological material, as well the largest rock engraving archive on the continent.

The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome (formerly the Planetarium: The nearly 100-year-old Star Projector at the Wits Planetarium is being replaced by a fully digital dome projection system.

Wits Theatre: One of the finest performing arts facilities in the country providing support for the mounting of productions and aspects of technical teaching and practical training. The Wits Theatre has established itself as South Africa’s major venue for contemporary dance.

Attractions

ON WITS CAMPUSES ON WITS CAMPUSES History, heritage and science at Wits

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct: This Precinct facilitates the incubation of start-ups, the commercialisation of research and the development of high-level digital skills for students, working professionals and unemployed youth.

Wits Art Museum (WAM): Houses 9 000 of the world’s largest and finest collections of African art and is a rich resource for research and training.

The Life Sciences Museum: The only natural history museum in Johannesburg.

The Adler Museum of Medicine: Preserves South Africa’s history of the health sciences.

State-of-the-art infrastructure and technology Unlimited & fast WiFi Smart classrooms Future libraries Knowledge hubs Online resources E-degrees & short courses

Blended Blending learning Learning

Learning via electronic and online media as well as traditional face to face teaching.

Simulation Labs

Students are trained and assessed on how to react to conditions as they would under real life circumstances. Clinical skills, attitudes, knowledge and reasoning are evaluated, preparing students for transition into the real clinical environment.

eZones

A student-centred adaptive learning environment on Wits Education Campus that uses advanced eLearning tools to deliver education that prepares students for the 21st Century.

Combined with world-class teaching We boast high academic standards

STUDENT STUDENT LIFE LIFE In & Around Wits Right at the epicentre of comedy, theatre, art, music, nightlife, food, sports, nature, hiking, history and heritage, Wits is an urban-based university, in the heart of Joburg’s commercial hub.

’’s everyday needs can Every single student’s be met, thanks to the various eateries at the Matrix (Braamfontein Campus East), access r to lockers, banks, bookstores, res, various computer labs and Wi-Fi.

Entertainment

Outdoors

Food at the WAM Cafe (Wits Art Museum), Maboneng Precinct and 44 Stanley

Nature, walking, hiking and cycling at the Melville Koppies, the Braamfontein Spruit and Delta Park

Shopping at 27 Boxes, the Neighbourgoods Market, the Newtown Junction Mall and the Rosebank Rooftop Market

Picnicking at Zoo Lake, canoeing at Emmerentia Dam, visiting the Jo’burg Zoo and the Botanical Gardens

Live music at Kitcheners and The Bassline

Entertainment and Fun Park at Gold Reef City

Movies at The Bioscope, the Zone and Cinema Nouveau

Attractions

Theatre at the Wits Theatre, Lyric Theatre, PopArt Theatre, Soweto Theatre, Jo’burg Theatre and the Market Theatre

History, heritage and science at the Origins Centre (Wits), the History, heritage and science at the Origins Centre (Wits), the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, the Cradle of Humankind, the Adler Planetarium (Wits); the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, the Cradle of Museum (Wits), the War Museum, the National Cultural History Humankind, the Adler Museum (Wits), the War Museum, the Museum, Constitution Hill, Sophiatown and the National Cultural History Museum, Constitution Hill, Sophiatown Apartheid Museum and the Apartheid Museum

Art at the Wits Art Museum, the Jo’burg Art Gallery, Everard Read Gallery and the Stevenson Gallery

Getting around with the Rea Vaya, Metrobus, Gautrain, e Tuk-Tuk Melville and Uber. Wits Buses will taxi you between residences and b campus.

History, Heritage, Science and Art at Wits

14 Museums

6 Theatres

www.wits.ac.za/campus-life/jozi---our-city/ www.wits.ac.za/campus-life/jozi---our-city/getting-around/

Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. The city is affectionately known as “Jo’burg”, “Jozi” and “JHB” by South Africans. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of the Gauteng Province, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and fourth largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and Africa’s only officially designated global city. Johannesburg houses the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa. Johannesburg is served by the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), the largest and busiest airport in Africa and a gateway for international air travel to and from the rest of southern Africa. Johannesburg has all the modern amenities of a large metropolitan region (population over 7 million), including fascinating cultural attractions, art galleries, museums, shopping, and restaurants. The city’s vibrancy is a reflection of the diversity of its people and its often turbulent history. There are many tourist attractions in Johannesburg, which include a number of diverse museums, outdoor spaces and nature reserves, sport and extreme sports, markets and shopping centres, etc.

BRAAMFONTEIN ‘The spring by the brambles’ was transformed from a rundown business district to a revamped Soho style neighbourhood with chic hotels, art galleries, trendy bars clubs and restaurants. Likewise, Braamfontein attractions range from cultural stalwarts like the Johannesburg Theatre, to the revolutionary Origins Centre that re-examines humankind’s past through the medium of rock art. Braamfontein must-sees include the striking Nelson Mandela Bridge, the Constitution Hill complex, the Johannesburg Planetarium (soon to be a Digital Dome), and a whole new generation of contemporary creative spaces that house avant-garde interior design, art, fashion and film studios.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

GETTING TO WITS FROM THE AIRPORT •

Arrangements can be made by the International Students Office for a transfer from the airport to the University. This will be for the account of the student. If this service is required, please email the transport form to studysa. international@wits.ac.za at least two weeks before date of departure.

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The Gautrain System is an integrated transport system, linking three (3) metropolitan areas – Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni. It provides passengers with fast, efficient and safe transportation. For more information go to www.gautrain.co.za/

DRIVER’S LICENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA •

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It is best to organise an international driver’s licence applicable to South Africa in your home country. Such a licence must be issued in English by an authorised licencing department and be shown in your passport. An international driver’s licence is valid for one year. Information about renewal of such a licence should be obtained in the country of origin before coming to South Africa. Licences issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity (in English) issued by the Foreign Office (e.g. Embassy or Consulate of the bearer’s country of origin).

It is law in South Africa to carry your driver’s licence with you whenever you are driving; you could face a fine if you are found by the traffic authorities without one.

GENERAL INFORMATION – GOOD TO KNOW LANGUAGE • South Africa is a nation of diversity, with a variety of cultures, languages and religious beliefs. It has 11 official languages. • English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life, but only the fifth most spoken home language.

ELECTRICITY

The South African electricity supply is 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ. Most plugs are 15-amp 3-prong or 5-amp 2-prong, with round pins. If an adaptor is called for, consider bringing one with you, although they can be purchased locally.

TIME ZONE UTC (+02:00)

CLIMATE

Variable; warm temperate climate overall. Dry, sunny winters (AprilOctober), summer rains (November-March) except in the southwest, where rain falls year round.

TELECOMMUNICATION

Telecommunications in South Africa also includes a well-established mobile (cellular) phone network. Three mobile service providers - Vodacom, MTN and Cell C - ensure countrywide coverage and reception is generally good in urban areas. Mobile phones can be hired at all international airports and prepaid airtime can be purchased at most retail outlets.

USEFUL INFORMATION ON DIALING CODES

For outgoing international calls, dial 00 plus the country and area codes of the destination concerned. Refer to telephone directories for international dialing codes, or obtain 24-hour assistance by calling 10903. For incoming international calls, the code is +27 (or 0027) followed by the city code or cellphone code, dropping the first 0. 0800 numbers are free to the caller; 0860 numbers are charged at local rates; 0861 numbers are charged at a flat rate. Important local city dialing codes: 011 - Johannesburg 012 - Pretoria 021 - Cape Town 031 - Durban 041 - Port Elizabeth

BANKING The South African currency is “ZAR” and the Rand is denoted by the symbol ‘R’. Below are some of the major banks in South Africa. Disclaimer: There is a cost to open a bank account and this varries from bank to bank.

ABSA •

Savings Account

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Proof of registration or student card

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Proof of residence/accommodation in South Africa

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Passport and valid study visa

FIRST NATIONAL BANK (FNB) • • • •

Student Account Proof of registration or student card Passport and valid study visa Proof of residence/accommodation in South Africa

STANDARD BANK • • • •

Student Account (maximum age 26) Proof of registration or student card Passport and valid study visa Proof of residence/accommodation in South Africa

CREDIT CARDS AND TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES •

Most major credit cards are accepted in South Africa, which includes Mastercard, Visa and American Express.

AVERAGE LIVING COSTS

The average exchange rate is around $1 = R17.00 - R19.00. The figures are to be used as guidelines only. Please note that prices are correct at the time of going to print. Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services in South Africa. The current VAT rate is 15%, which is usually included in the marked price. Non-South African citizens or residents may claim back VAT on items taken out of the country provided the total value exceeds a specific amount. Documentation as proof will be required at the point of exit.

AVERAGE LIVING COSTS EXPENSES

MONTH

YEAR

Rand (ZAR)

US$

Rand (ZAR)

US$

Rent*

5,500

319

66,000

4,400

Groceries/Meals

2,200

128

26,400

1,760

Transport*

525

6,300

420

Data Costs*

500

6,000

400

Pocket Money

1000

12,000

800

TOTAL

9,725

507

116,700

7,780

AVERAGE LIVING COSTS The average rate is around $1 = R17.00 – R19.00. The figures are to be used as guidelines only. Please note that prices are correct at the time of going to print. Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services in South Africa. The current rate is 15% which is usually included in the marked price. Non-South African citizens or residents may claim back VAT on items taken out of the country provided the total value exceeds a specific amount. Documentation as proof will be required at the point of exit.

FOOD Bread

1 loaf

R20.00 – R25.00

Potatoes

1 kilogram

R20.00 – R35.00

Milk

2 litres

R18.00 - R25.00

Eggs

1 dozen

R27.00 – R35.00

Monthly groceries/meals for one person

R2,000 – R4,000

OTHER Laptop

+/- R15,000

* Rental is for one bedroom apartment in the city. The amount quoted excludes electricity and water, which amounts to R400.00 – R800.00 per month depending on usage. * Data Costs: this is dependent on the network service provider and the package and preference.

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ampus Protection Services is

SAFETY ON CAMPUS

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We also urge YOU NOT TO carry

responsible for the prevention

your passport with you on a daily

of crime, the detection

basis; a certified copy of the page

and apprehension of offenders, the

containing your personal details and

preservation of peace and the protection

study visa should be adequate.

of students, staff and University property.

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Security officers patrol the entire campus

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Ensure that you carry your medical aid card at all times. When moving around campus,

24 hours a day. Services offered by Wits

especially at night, keep to well-lit

Campus Protection Services include a

walkways or use the Security escort

24-hour escort service (on campus) for all students and staff, especially those

service. •

working late in libraries or computer labs. If you require an escort, dial one of the

DO NOT walk alone at night; walk in groups with other students.

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DO NOT explore unfamiliar areas

numbers listed below and supply the

of town on your own. Report any

following information:

harassment or threatening situation,

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Your name

which you may have experienced to

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Your current location and intended

the appropriate authorities, including

destination •

A call back number in case we need

the International Students Office •

It is advised that you know where

to notify you that your escort has

you can reach someone in case

been delayed

of an emergency. Important and emergency numbers are provided at

A FEW CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: •

Keep valuables in a locked place and do not carry large sums of money.

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Refrain from displaying expensive jewellery nor display valuable items such as cameras when you walk in the street or on the seats of your vehicle.

the back of this booklet Braamfontein Campus: +27 (0) 11 717 4444 / 6666 Health Sciences Campus: +27 (0) 11 717 2222 / 2232 Education Campus: +27 (0) 11 717 3340 Parktown Management Campus +27 (0) 11 717 3589

IMMIGRATION

HOW TO APPLY FOR A STUDY VISA The University is not permitted to register you until you have produced your VALID Study Visa. It could take at least 6 to 8 weeks for your Study Visa application to be processed. It is also important for you to note that your Study Visa is issued to study at one institution and you would have to apply for a change of conditions should you want to change institutions. You are required to apply for a Study Visa at the South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission in your country of residence. If there is no South African representative in that country, you must apply at the nearest South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission.

The following are the current requirements to be submitted to the South African Embassy/Consulate in your country to obtain your Study Visa: 1.

A passport valid for not less than 30

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days after intended studies 2.

applicant has completed his or her studies or requires to extend such

Payment of the prescribed

period of study

administrative fee • 3.

Full Birth Certificate

Proof of South African medical cover renewed annually for the period

An official letter from the Institution confirming provisional or acceptance

Medical Report (less than six months old)

Schemes Act 5.

The International Students Office facilitates the undertaking letter

of study with a medical scheme registered in terms of the SA Medical

Within 30 (thirty) days, when the

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, where applicable

Relevant certificates if married, widowed, divorced or separated

of that learning institute and the duration of the course

10. Details regarding arranged accommodation while in South Africa

Undertaking from the Registrar or Principal of the learning institution

11. Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition

with the Institutions official stamp

fees, subsistence and incidental costs.

to undertake to notify the Director-

Bank statements date stamped by

General:

the bank, for a period of three months

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To provide proof of registration

or bursary. If sponsored, written

as contemplated in the relevant

undertakings from the sponsor, with an

legislation within 60 (sixty) days of registration; or •

In the event of failure to register by the closing date, provide a notification of failure to register within 7 (seven) days of the closing date of registration

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Within 30 (thirty) days, that the

official company stamp 12. Proof of educational qualifications, academic results for the previous years (certified copies) 13. Police clearence certificate (check for clearence requirements with the relevant South African Visa Office)

applicant is no longer registered with such institution; and

You are advised to submit the documentation as soon as possible to the South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission – DO NOT send the documentation to Wits University. We, however, advise that you keep a copy of your submission and all receipts safely. NB. All copies are to be certified.

PLEASE NOTE: The holder of a study visa for studies at a higher education institution may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week (Immigration Amendment Act 2011, Act No. 13 of 2011). If you are in South Africa, visa

Any international person on a

applications are submitted to the DHA

short term Visitor’s visa will not be

through VFS Global,

permitted to change the visa type

www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica.

and conditions unless in exceptional

You are permitted to apply for the

circumstances e.g.

following: 1. 1.

Renewal of existing visas

Change of conditions of visa. This is not applicable to a visitor’s visa

In the case of an emergency lifesaving treatment for longer than three months

If an accompanying spouse or child of a holder of the business

Applications must be submitted 60

or work visa wishes to apply for a

days prior to expiry of the current visa.

study or work visa

Please make sure that you have all your documents when submitting to the VFS office.

REFUGEES A Refugee is a foreign national who has refugee status accorded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has a South African identity book which is stamped as refugee status, and is normally valid for two years until

If not, accorded status reverts to ‘Asylum Seeker’. The Refugee Act, Act No. 130 of 1998 (Section 27) provides refugee students the right to study without a Study Visa. No medical aid cover is legally required, however it is recommended.

permanent status is awarded.

ASYLUM SEEKERS

An Asylum Seeker is a person in possession of a valid visa issued under the Immigration Act, Act No. 13 of 2002 (Section 13) Department of Home Affairs. No medical aid cover is legally required, however it is recommended.

DIPLOMATS

Children of diplomatic staff under the age of 23 years are exempt from a Study Visa and they pay local tuition and related international levies. Spouses of diplomatic staff do not automatically qualify for exemptions from a Study Visa. DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation) will consider each application on its merits. These concessions are only for the period the Diplomat is in office in the Republic of South Africa. These benefits are not transferable. Once the Diplomat’s service ends in South Africa, the student automatically reverts to regular international student status as per their citizenship for which all relevant international fees will be applicable.

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n terms of the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2002 as Amended and its Regulations, any prospective student to the Republic of South Africa must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 Act 131 of 1998. Although you might be able to secure a study visa with other types of medical products, be they South African or otherwise, the University of the Witwatersrand only accepts South African Medical Aid products. Please note that we do not accept Makoti Medical Aid. To comply with the regulations, the University requires a continuous membership certificate as proof of full Medical Aid cover with a South African based medical aid scheme for the full calendar year, until 31 December of that year. To avoid unnecessary complications, please make the necessary financial arrangements with the medical aid

MEDICAL AID

provider prior to your entry into South Africa. Should you rely on sponsorship, please ensure that you advise your sponsor of this requirement as soon as you get sponsorship or acceptance. The required medical aid cover fee must be paid directly to the Medical Aid Company, separate to that of the tuition fees. Students will not receive a Clearance Certificate unless they can show a membership certificate as proof of a valid and comprehensive medical aid cover for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December). Without a Clearance Certificate, they cannot register at the Institution. Students who are members or dependents on a South African based parent/guardian/ spousal/work medical aid are required to present a recent membership certificate for the annual registration. The membership certificate must reflect active membership for the current year.

Medical Aid providers with monthly consulting hours on Wits campus: COMPANY

WEB ADDRESS

Momentum Health

www.ingwehealth.co.za

Compcare Medical Scheme

www.studentplan.co.za

CONTACT NUMBER 0860 102 493 / +27 (0)12 671 8511 086 112 4636

The above products have guaranteed that cancellation of coverage will not be refunded without written communication from the International Students Office confirming the student’s deregistration/ completion status. For other SA Medical Aid Products to be considered, the certificate/letter confirming membership must be for the current year. For more details about all Medical Aid providers in South Africa, contact: SA Medical Schemes Council www.medicalschemes.co.za 0861 123 267 +27 (0)12 431 0500

STUDENT SUPPORT

DEAN OF STUDENTS

A specific programme, known as the ‘First

The Division of Student Affairs’ main

year students to succeed at Wits. The First

thrust is to assist students to succeed

Year Experience Programme is delivered

academically by providing the

as a co-curricular programme outside of

appropriate support to overcome

lectures over several months, to contribute

personal and academic problems.

to your positive experience and academic

A range of out of classroom

success at Wits. All first year students are

experiences and activities are

encouraged to attend these valuable

offered to develop students

sessions.

Year Experience’ is in place to help all first

holistically in order to cope with and be prepared for the challenges of university life, the world of work and good citizenship. Students are urged to make use of the support and services available.

CAMPUS HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE (CHRL) Living in a university hall of residence can be one of the most rewarding

A few single rooms are available in

experiences of a young student’s career

some residences and are allocated

and many friendships forged in residence

via a lottery. In selecting students for

last a lifetime.

admission to residence, preference is given to younger applicants and to

Wits residences are not just places to

those who apply early. Prior academic

sleep and eat – they are living and

achievements are also taken into

learning environments in which a wide

account. The closing date for all

range of services and activities are on

undergraduate residence applications is

offer, including:

30 September. Late applications cannot be considered.

•

Academic support

•

Professional catering services

Applicants who indicate that they wish

•

Sporting programmes

to apply for residential accommodation

•

Regular cleaning services

will be sent a detailed questionnaire.

•

Cultural activities

The completed questionnaire must be

•

Free laundry facilities

returned to the Central Accommodation

•

Structured social events

Office together with the residence

•

DSTV and indoor games

application fee. Successful applicants

•

Free inter-residence/inter-campus

will be required to pay a non-refundable

transport

deposit to confirm acceptance of a

•

24 hour security/access control

residence offer. All applicants need to

•

On-site computer centres and group

pay the relevant fee regardless of

study rooms

whether or not they have a bursary.

• •

Senior staff living on the premises and on call 24/7

Because of the high demand for campus

Wi-Fi and/or network points in all

accommodation, applicants with good

residences

academic records are more likely to be offered a place in a residence.

Some residences have their own swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball

The Wits Junction provides self-catered

courts, gymnasiums and squash courts,

accommodation for a limited number

and all are near major University sport

of new undergraduates, and for senior

facilities.

undergraduates and postgraduates.

PLEASE NOTE:

First year undergraduate students are normally allocated shared rooms.

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9172/3/4 E: accommodation@residence.wits.ac.za Student Affairs: +27 (0) 11 717 9101/2 First Year Experience: +27 (0) 11 717 9168

The Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU) at Wits

Please contact the Unit for further

offers a welcoming and safe space to

information and to book for a career

students and provides a high standard

assessment.

of services based on an ethos of student centeredness and human rights. The CCDU provides a comprehensive range

CCDU provides the following to all registered Wits students:

of support services and empowering programmes designed to facilitate the

•

well-being, personal growth and career development of students.

A comprehensive careers education and counselling service

•

Confidential professional personal counselling for Wits students

Services to Wits and non-Wits Students:

•

Support groups

•

Psycho-educational workshops and

Career counselling to learners in Grade

life skills programmes

11 and 12 and to prospective students

•

Psychometric career assessments

to assist with decisions about career

•

Life coaching

options. To find out more about this

•

Peer education and advocacy

service, you are welcome to contact the Unit to set up an appointment with a

programmes •

careers educator. Psychometric career assessments, for which there is a fee,

and job search skills •

are also offered and include interest and personality questionnaires and an in depth feedback session with a

Graduate recruitment programme HIV/Aids education and support programme

•

Advocacy programmes on social justice and diversity engagement.

psychologist.

CCDU BRAAMFONTEIN CAMPUS A: CCDU Building, Braamfontein Campus West, Wits University. Closest Entrance: Gate 9, Enoch Sontonga Ave, Braamfontein.

CCDU EDUCATION CAMPUS A: Marang Block, M14 Ground Floor, Education Campus, Parktown,

DLU maximises opportunities for student personal growth and intense self-discovery through exciting and challenging co-curricular activities and student leadership training.

The Development and Leadership Unit

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9234

(DLU) aims to create a vibrant student life

A: DLU is located at the Matrix,

experience by creating a unique out-of-

Braamfontein Campus East

classroom environment.

www.wits.ac.za/students/developmentand-leadership-unit/ medication required for chronic illnesses. There is no need for an appointment as clients/patients are served on a first come, first served basis. However, due consideration is offered to emergencies and those requiring urgent attention. Services include:

The Campus Health and Wellness Centre

• Preventative care

(CHWC) is a primary health care facility

• Medical emergency care

that provides curative, promotive and

• Free HIV counselling and testing

preventative services to registered

• Therapeutic care

students and staff of the University. CHWC

• Reproductive health

is staffed by trained and committed health care professionals. Our vision is

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday,

to strive for excellence in the delivery of

08h00 to 16h30. The clinic is closed over the

health care services on campus, thus

weekends and public holidays.

contributing to the optimal health and wellbeing of the Wits community. The health care services provided are cost-

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9111/13

effective and convenient, accessible

A: Lower Ground Floor,

and comprehensive. Students who are

Student Union Building, The Matrix,

covered by a Medical Aid are encouraged

Braamfontein Campus East

to utilise the services of a private medical practitioner at the Centre. Medical aid rates are charged.

Prescriptions may be requested for

inter-faculty and internal leagues offered by the various clubs. Sports facilities include football, rugby Wits University has a proud history of

and cricket fields. Hard court areas for

producing top quality sportsmen and

tennis, basketball and netball make up

sportswomen. Wits Sport nurtures emerging

the outdoor facilities, with two 50-metre

talent and as part of the initiative to

swimming pools, accommodating the

produce top quality sports-people, we offer

Aquatics and Underwater Clubs and

bursaries for top student athletes who excel

the world class artificial hockey turf. Two

in sport and meet the necessary academic

outdoor gyms are also located on the

requirements.

Braamfontein campuses.

As an inner city campus, Wits Sport is

Indoor facilities provide for a wide range of

fortunate to have two great assets – its

sports. These include squash, martial arts,

students and its sports facilities. The

fencing, aerobics, super-circuit and weight-

Wits Sport Council has 35 sports clubs

training, basketball and volleyball, to name

affiliated, offering quality coaching to

a few.

those sportsmen and sportswomen wishing to compete at the highest level. Wits promotes a healthy lifestyle encouraging students and staff to make use of the sports

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9415

facilities at Wits and to participate in the

W: www.wits.ac.za/sport

PARKING

Braamfontein Campus West areas.

The Parking Office is in charge of all

Information regarding the specific areas

aspects related to parking on the different

can be obtained from the Parking Office.

campuses. The office prioritises the orderly admission of vehicles to campus, free flow of vehicular traffic and disciplined use of parking.

T: +27 (0) 11 717 1881/2/3/4 For any enquiries: The University Parking

Access to student parking, with a few

Office is located on the Ground Floor,

exceptions, is restricted to the Wits

Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein

Education Campus car park and

Campus East.

LIBRARY SERVICES. BE ADVENTUROUS! Actively explore the Wits Library system

material, government publications, theses,

and its many resources. You will find books,

historical papers and periodicals. Wits

journals, videos, state-of-the-art electronic

places strong emphasis on collecting

resources and wonderful historical treasures

material relating to South Africa. Earlier

that you need for your studies. Meet our

collections relate to journeys of exploration

friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff

into Africa, slavery, colonialism and

in 11 libraries on three campuses. Your

missionary activity. They also include

student card is your library registration - it

information on the discovery of diamonds

will open doors to all our libraries and allow

and gold, the various Frontier Wars, the

you to borrow any items that are available

Zulu War, the two Anglo-Boer Wars and the

for loan. Make sure you have your student

First and Second World Wars. The University

card with you when you go to the library.

is home to an incomplete set of records of the State vs. former president Nelson

The Wartenweiler Library on Braamfontein

Mandela and nine others in the Rivonia

Campus East, has the University’s main

Trial, including Mandela’s hand-written

collection of books in the arts and social

notes during the trial.

sciences. Knowledge commons include computers, which cater for doing

The Wits Education Campus in Parktown

electronic research.

houses the Harold Holmes Library, containing one of the best collections of

The William Cullen Library houses reference

educational material in Southern Africa.

DISABILITY RIGHTS UNIT The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) has been a leader in the provision of services for students with disabilities since it opened in 1986. DRU assists students with disabilities to receive academic support and reasonable accommodations to participate equally and fully in all aspects of university life.

DRU services include: •

Campus orientation

•

Computer centres with state-of-theart assistive technology

•

An Adaptive Technologist who provides specialist computer training

•

Assistance with extra-time applications for tests and exams

•

Provision of materials in an accessible format (e.g. electronic, braille and enlarged text) and various other academic interventions.

and technological support •

A Learning Disabilities Coordinator who develops and provides various study and time management degrees to assist students with learning disabilities

•

Support for Deaf students through a South African Sign Language Interpreter or Real-time captioning

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9152 W: www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit A: 1st Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein Campus East or 1st Floor, Admin Block, Parktown Education Campus

services

THE MATRIX STUDENT CENTRE The Matrix Student Centre and Mall houses retailers that offer a wide range of quality commercial services to students and staff. The Student Centre is the hub of student activity at Wits. Here you will find like-minded people, food outlets, the leading banks, the Campus Health and Wellness Centre, a student dining room, SRC (Student Representative Council), DLU (Development and Leadership Unit) and clubs and societies’ offices. Close to the Student Centre are the beach volleyball and basketball courts. Other retail outlets are on Braamfontein Campus West.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC) The Student Representative Council (SRC) exists to address queries, concerns and complaints of Wits students.

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9258 A: 2nd Floor of the Matrix Building, Braamfontein Campus East.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SUB COUNCIL (ISSC) The International Students Sub Council is a body that represents the broad interests of all students who are recognised and categorised within the University as international or foreign. The ISSC works closely with different stakeholders to facilitate extra-curricular activities that promote cultural and social integration and cohesion in the broader University community. The ISSC also acts as an intermediary between the student governance structures including the SRC.

THE POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION The Postgraduate Association (PGA) is a body that works closely with different stakeholders to advocate for the needs of all postgraduate students, act as a resource; provide support and services; promote academic leadership, excellence, research output and social interaction. W: www.wits.ac.za/pga

STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES You will be amazed at the number and

There is something for everyone –

variety of student clubs and societies at

from chess enthusiasts to budding

Wits. Test your mettle against the Wits

photographers, from international students

Debating team, go dancing with the

to geologists as well as a variety of religious

Ballroom Dancing Society or feast with

societies to cater to your spiritual needs.

the Gourmet Society.

WITS CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH (WCCO) •

Working with WCCO is a way to get involved in the greater community and help contribute to social change

•

Community outreach work promotes understanding of diversity including issues of disability, racism, sexism and many others

WCCO provides Wits students with real-world experiences and opportunities to enhance

T: +27 (0) 11 717 9255

their learning and civic responsibility, while

E: karuna.singh@wits.ac.za

addressing community needs. Choose to

A: WCCO, Student Union Building (Matrix),

work as a volunteer on campus or in your

Lower Ground Floor - around the corner

community or other communities. Work with

from Campus Health

institutions that care for children, youth, the

W: www.wits.ac.za/students/wits-

disabled or the aged.

citizenship-and-community-outreach

WHY JOIN?:

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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

its, as an English-medium university,

test score of 550 (79 TOEFL iBT/213 TEOFL CBT)

requires that its students are

for admission. Faculties may require a higher

proficient in English before they

test score or points for specific programmes.

are accepted. An applicant, whether at

Please refer to your faculty.

undergraduate or postgraduate level, must have attained a certain level of proficiency in

In exceptional cases, the Test of English as a

English, namely:

Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be recognised by the University with a minimum test score of

•

A pass in an examination equivalent

600 to be proficient for admission.

to English as a home language or

•

first additional language at the South

Wits Language School (WLS) offers English

African matriculation level (or, for certain

training to students who wish to improve their

immigrants only, English at the Standard

language skills. WLS offers non-academic

Grade [First Language] plus an A-level pass

courses for adult learners. It offers public

in the immigrant’s home language)

classes, corporate training and private tuition.

A pass in English Language at the GCSE/ GCE/IGSCE Ordinary level (or equivalent

WLS takes pride in its excellent services, high

examination)

quality training programmes that have sound

For admission a pass in the:

research and academic framework and the

International English Language Testing

quality of its training personnel.

System (IELTS) with a minimum test »

score of 6.5

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses

Cambridge English Language

are designed for foreign and second language

Assessment (CAE) with a minimum of

speakers and consist of six levels from pre-

185 points

beginners to advanced level. An assessment test determines at which level students would

Notwithstanding Rule G4.4.1 and Rule G4.4.2,

start the course.

the Senate recognises the International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a

Address:

minimum test score of (6.5) or the Cambridge

Wits Language School,

English Language assessment (CAE) with a

92 Empire Road, Gate 6

minimum of 185 points to be proficient for

Braamfontein,

admission. In exceptional cases, the Test of

Johannesburg

English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be recognised by the University with a minimum

Telephone: +27 (0) 11 717 4208 E: wls.languages@wits.ac.za

CREDIT CONVERSION GUIDELINES BASED ON THE WITS SYSTEM

he University of the Witwatersrand is

Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree

unable to provide a direct conversion

and Bachelor of Honours degree

of the Wits credit system into either

qualification types assume a 30-week full

the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

time academic year1. Master’s degree

or the Grade Point Average (GPA). This

and Doctoral qualification types assume

document merely serves as a guideline.

a 45-week full time academic year. An average full time equivalent student is

WITS CREDIT–RATING SYSTEM

expected to study for a 40-hour week, thus

The South African National credit-rating

requiring a minimum credit load of 120

system rates 10 notional study hours

credits per academic year for Certificates,

as equivalent to one credit (= 1 NQF

Diplomas, and Bachelor’s degrees and

credit). Credits represent a measure of

180 credits per academic year for Master’s

all the learning activities engaged in by

degrees and Doctorates.

the student and include, among others, contact time, self-study, Work Integrated

On average, there are four 45 minutes

Learning (WIL) assignments, projects and

lectures per week, per course.

examinations. The University operates on

Attendance of tutorials and practicals is

a semester basis. Grades are awarded at

usually compulsory. Wits Handbooks and

the end of the semester; the semesters are

Rules & Syllabuses show the credit value of

usually from February to June and July to

courses.

December.

GRADE CONVERSION TABLE WITS GRADING SYSTEM

Class

APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENTS

Wits Percentage

Code

USA(GPA)

First

75% and over

A Clinical programmes 1 1 Professional in

Upper Second

70% to 74%

Second

60% to 69%

B+ 2.1 the Health Sciences are longer than

Third

50% to 59%

Fail

0% to 49%

FABS

Failed Absent

assumedB30 weeks full-time2.2 academic

year

Fail

Health Science programmes commence in January and finish mid December

Professional Clinical programmes in Health Sciences are longer than the assumed 30 weeks full-time academic year

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CATEGORIES THAT PAY INTERNATIONAL FEES •

international fees until they themselves have obtained SA citizenship or permanent residency

•

International Students who are in life partnerships with SA Citizens or Permanent Residents – pay

international fees until they themselves have obtained SA Citizenship or permanent residency

•

International Students who pay SA taxes (e.g. contract workers or temporary residents) - The criterion

of paying tax in South Africa does not change your immigration status and as such it is not sufficient for a reduction in international fees

•

guarantee that permanent residence status will be granted. Until such status is granted, international fees apply. Note that immigration status at registration determines the annual fees

International Students who are married (including same sex marriages) to SA Citizens or Permanent Residents – pay

International Students who pay SADC Taxes – paying tax in a SADC

country does not change your immigration status and as such it is not a sufficient condition for exemption from international fees

•

SA & SADC Temporary Residents – If there is a visa expiry date and if they are required to renew residence status periodically, then such individuals are not permanent residents of the country and do not qualify to pay local fees

•

SA Permanent Resident Applicants under Review (including thoseto SA resident/citizen) – there is no

•

Married International Students who are children of South African Citizens or Permanent Residents

- pay international fees until they themselves have obtained SA citizenship or permanent residency

If you are granted permanent residence status during the course of your year of study, your citizenship details must be updated at the International Students Office. However, your fees paid at the beginning of the year will not be refunded or amended. The new fees will only apply in the next academic year.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS For international students, 75% of the annual tuition fees, related costs and oncampus accommodation fee is payable prior to registration or must have proof of sponsorship. The remaining 25% of the fees must be paid by 31 May.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS All international students (those who are not South African citizens or who do not have permanent residence status in South Africa) are required by the Department of Home Affairs to provide proof of available funds for the tuition fee for the academic year prior to receiving his/her study visa.

75% of the annual tuition fee is payable on or before registration, as well as 75% of the on-campus accommodation fee. This payment includes the annual tuition fees and other related costs. The balance of the fees is payable by 31 May. This excludes students with Refugee status.

The International Registration Fee (IRF) of R6 970.00 is non-refundable. •

Students must ensure that payment is made at least ten working days before registration can take place

•

Once the money has cleared in our bank, and is reflecting on the Fee Account, the student may proceed to the International Students Office for completion of registration

Table 1: Fees Structure for International Students

Payable before registration

TOTAL

International Registration Fee (IRF)

Charged

Fees

Payable before registration

TOTAL

Certificates

International Registration Fee (IRF)

75% of total cost

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of R6 970 total cost

Diplomas

Fees Charged

Double tuition

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of R6 970 total cost

Honours

Payable before registration

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of total cost

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of R6 970 total cost

Masters

TOTAL

Under graduate1

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of R6 970 total cost

PhD

International Registration Fee (IRF)

REST OF THE WORLD2,3,4,5 (Outside of Africa)

AFRICA2,3,4,5 (Beyond SADC)

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

75% of R6 970 total cost

Study Abroad/ Occasional

CATEGORY

Fees Charged

SADC2,3,4,5 (Incl. Rwanda)

Local tuition

R6 970

100% R54,820 payable

R6 970

75% of total cost

Double tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

Local tuition

R6 970

75% of total cost

R6 970

R54,820 R54,820

R54,820

Part-time - undergraduate: local tuition plus IRF fees apply; to all students (SADC, Africa and

Rest of the World). 2

Diplomats and their dependants stationed in South Africa: Fees apply whilst a student’s

diplomatic status is valid; proof is required for each year of registration. Should this status end, the student will revert to his/her nationality status and all regular international registration fees will apply accordingly. 3

International Wits employees and their dependants Staff bursaries are for permanent

employees of the University and managed via Human Resources. 4

Refugees: local tuition fees apply on South African terms.

Asylum Seekers: local tuition plus IRF fees apply.

FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

HOW TO PAY WITS APPLICATION FEE for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students: Bank: Standard Bank Account number: 200346385 Branch Code: 004805 SWIFT Code: SBZAZAJJ Reference: Student/Person number ANNUAL TUITION FEES AND RELATED COSTS METHODS OF PAYMENT: 1. Payment at the Cashiers office (Office hours 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday) (Immediate reflection on the Student Fee Account) • Students may pay via cash or debit or credit card • Cashier will receipt payment to student account • Cashier will issue student with receipt as proof of payment • System will drop the hold (SFB) immediately • Student can proceed to register via the on-line registration process.

2. Debit or Credit Card Payments via the Student Portal (Immediate reflection on the Student Fee Account) • On the Self Service Portal screen, student to choose icon “Pay Fees” • Students have an option to pay via Debit/Credit card • System will drop the hold (SFB) immediately • Student may proceed with on-line registration.

3. Direct payment to Standard Bank (Immediate reflection on the Student Fee Account) 4. EFT payments from any other bank to Standard Bank (24-hour delay for reflection on Student Fee Account) • Student will be required to E-mail proof of payment to the Fees Office, feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za • Payment needs to appear in the University bank account first in order for the fees clearance to be issued • Once the Fees Office has identified and allocated the payment 24 hours later, the Student can proceed with on-line registration

NB – Payments made over weekends will only appear the next working day, only once appearing in the University account will the hold be lifted automatically.

ALL ENQUIRIES Should payment fail, email the Fees Office: feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za

Please note that all fees must be paid into thefollowing account: BANK: First National Bank ACCOUNT NUMBER: 622 7055 1015 BRANCH CODE: 210 554 BRANCH: Braamfontein SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ (International students only) REFERENCE: Student number (ONLY)

FINANCIAL AID

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

When considering postgraduate studies,

offers bursaries and scholarships based

you need to realistically assess your

on academic merit to assist students

potential sources of funding for fees

with financing their studies, as well as

and living expenses (full-time students).

administers funds on behalf of donors

As you are aware, there is strong

and sponsors.

competition for scholarship merit awards for students.

The University of the Witwatersrand offers several scholarships for undergraduate

The Student Funding Portal for

students. Most of these Scholarships are

postgraduates is now live:

based on academic merit.

wits.ac.za/funding-portal/

Financial Aid (bursaries/loans) from

For any other Financial Aid and

the University are not available to

Scholarship queries, kindly email

international undergraduate students.

info.finaid@wits.ac.za

IMPORTANT NUMBERS ON CAMPUS

CAMPUS PROTECTION SERVICES

ADMISSION ENQUIRIES

BRAAMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

Undergraduate and postgraduate

+27 (0) 11 717 4444 / 6666

admission information: CALL CENTRE:

HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS:

+27 (0) 11 717 1888

+27 (0) 11 717 2222 / 2232 EDUCATION CAMPUS:

+27 (0) 11 717 3340 PARKTOWN MANAGEMENT CAMPUS:

+27 (0) 11 717 3589

STUDENT ENQUIRIES (EXCLUDING ADMISSION ENQUIRIES)

IT HELP DESK

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

(student passwords)

TEL : +27 (0) 11 717 1081

www.wits.ac.za/mywits/

info.finaid@wits.ac.za

CAMPUS HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9170/ 72/ 73/ 74

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 1054

accommodation@residence.wits.ac.za

studysa.international@wits.ac.za

FEES OFFICE TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 1538

feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za

STUDENT LIFE Students Student Affairs

FACULTIES Affairs:

COMMERCE, LAW AND

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9102 TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9102 Enquiries. Enquiries.studentaffairs@wits.ac.za studentaffairs@wits.

MANAGEMENT Undergraduate enquiries

ac.za

Postgraduate enquiries:

Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC): TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9111/ 13

Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU): TEL: +27 (0)11 717 9140 info.ccdu@wits.ac.za

Development and Leadership Unit (DLU):

TEL: +27 (0)11 717 8001/ 8174 TEL: +27 (0)11 717 3582/ 8390

ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Undergraduate enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 7007/ 7002/ 7003/ 7004/ 7006/ 7007/ 7008/ 7602 /7603/ 7014 febe.ug@wits.ac.za

Postgraduate enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 7007/ 7002/ 7003/ 7004/ 7006/ 7007 /7008/ 7602/ 7603/ 7014

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9220

febe.pg@wits.ac.za

Disability Rights Units (DRU):

HEALTH SCIENCES

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9152

Undergraduate enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 2545/ 2097

Examinations and Graduation Oﬃce (EGO):

undergrad@health.wits.ac.za

TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 1274

TEL: +27 (0)11 717 2510 /2076

First Year Experience (FYE): TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9168

Kudu Card Centre: TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 1830

Parking Oﬃce: TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 1882/ 83

Wits Sport: TEL: +27 (0) 11 717 9409

Postgraduate enquiries: health.pg@wits.ac.za

HUMANITIES Undergraduate enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 4004/ 05/ 13/ 18/ 8203

Postgraduate enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 4002/07 / 08

Education enquiries: TEL: +27 (0)11 717 3332/ 3018/ 3021/ 3267

SCIENCE Undergraduate enquiries: Tel: +27 (0)11 717 6000 science.ug@wits.ac.za

Postgraduate enquiries: Tel: +27 (0)11 717 6004 science.pg@wits.ac.za

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION For academic transcripts or verifications:

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.

14 EMERGENCY SERVICES

IMPORTANT NUMBERS OFF CAMPUS

TAXIS & AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE

Ambulance 10177 or 082 911

Bolt www.bolt.eu/en-za/

Fire Brigade 10177

Uber www.uber.com/cities/

Lifeline 0861 322 322 Police (Flying Squad) 10111

IMMIGRATION SERVICES VFS Global

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

+27 12 425 3000 info.dhasa@vfshelp-line.com Operational Hours

Milpark Hospital

Monday – Friday

+27 11 480 5600

08:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 17:00

Park Lane Clinic

Embassies and Consulates

+27 11 480 4000 Dial 1023 Garden City Hospital +27 11 495 5000 Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre +27 11 356 6000

UNDERGRADUATE CHECKLIST APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE

POSTGRADUATE CHECKLIST APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE

STEP 1: APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY

Submit completed online application form with correctly certified supporting documents

Submit completed online application form with correctly certified supporting documents.

Proof of English proficiency

Submit completed M30E form for

Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)

Matriculation Exemption with correctly

Proof of English proficiency

certified supporting documents

Submit completed application for on-

campus residence Proof of payment of application fee

STEP 2: PRE-DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS ɜ

campus residence ɜ

Proof of payment of application fee

STEP 2: PRE-DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS ɜ

Letter of acceptance from the

University, accept offer on the Student

Self Service Portal

Valid Passport

Apply for South African Medical

Aid Cover with a registered South

African Medical Aid Provider until 31

December

December ɜ

Apply for Study Visa. When collecting

your Study Visa, check the date of issue

and expiry. Ensure that the visa is issued

for the University of the Witwatersrand,

Johannesburg or any of its variations

Travel arrangements to South Africa

Carry a set of clothing in your hand luggage

Arrange for funds for fees and living expenses

Arrange for shuttle transfer to Wits University or place of residence

Carry Original School Leaving Certificates and/or Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption.

FULL TIME FULL TIME FULL TIME

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS

Valid Passport ✓ Valid✓Passport ✓ ValidVisa Study Wits University ✓ Valid Study forVisa Witsfor University ValidAfrican South African Aid Membership Certificate. ✓ Valid✓South MedicalMedical Aid Membership Certificate. for 12 Months if you have a Continuous Study Visa. ➢ TheMUST CoverBE MUST BEMonths ➢ The Cover for 12 if you have a Continuous Study Visa.

✓ Matriculation Exemption Certificate ✓ Matriculation Exemption Certificate st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving ➢ Applicable all 1undergraduate ➢ Applicable to all 1sttotime students with foreign school leaving results.results. ➢ obtained This is obtained the International Students Office (ISO) ➢ This is from thefrom International Students Office (ISO) ✓ Completed and Indemnity Signed Indemnity and Consent ✓ Completed and Signed and Consent Form Form

Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za the international hold WILL lifted all the required documents as NB: theNB: international hold WILL NOT beNOT liftedbe if all theifrequired documents as mentioned not received. mentioned here arehere not are received.

Financial clearance Financial clearance MUST MUST BE obtained BE obtained first. first. FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) (if sponsored)

➢the Complete Fee Estimator ➢ Complete On-line the FeeOn-line Estimator on the Student Self(accessible(accessible on the Student SelfService Portal) for the annual tuition Service Portal) for the annual tuition , other related costs fees , other fees related costs and the on-and the oncampus accommodation fee (if campus accommodation fee (if applicable).applicable). ➢ Sponsorship letter to beonuploaded on ➢ Sponsorship letter to be uploaded Student Self-Service the Studentthe Self-Service portal and portal and byatanthe official at the Financial vetted by anvetted official Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO).

FEES CLEARANCE FEES CLEARANCE ➢the Complete Fee Estimator ➢ Complete On-line the FeeOn-line Estimator on the Student Self(accessible(accessible on the Student SelfService Portal) for tuition the annual tuition Service Portal) for the annual , other related costs fees , other fees related costs and the on-and the oncampus accommodation fee (if campus accommodation fee (if applicable). applicable). ➢ annual 75% of tuition the annual ➢ 75% of the fee istuition fee is or before registration, as payable on payable or beforeon registration, as well as 75% of the on-campus well as 75% of the on-campus accommodation fee if applicable. accommodation fee if applicable. ➢ The balance ofpayable the feesby is payable by ➢ The balance of the fees is 30 May. 30 May. Failure to payinwill resultbeing in interest being Failure to pay will result interest charged. charged.

ASYLUM SEEKER ASYLUM SEEKER SEEKER ASYLUM

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS

✓ Valid Asylum Seeker Permit ✓ Valid Asylum Seeker Permit ➢ If your permit expired, and you did renew online, forward the communication for the and the and expired ➢ If yourrenewal permit expired, youpermit. did renew online, forward the communication for the renewal and the expired permit. ✓ Medical aid is NOT COMPULSORY, but recommended

✓ Medical aid is NOT COMPULSORY, but recommended ✓ Matriculation Exemption Certificate ✓ Matriculation Exemption ➢ Applicable to all Certificate 1st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ Applicable to all 1st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ This is obtained from the International Students Office (ISO) ➢✓ This is obtainedand from the International Students Office Completed Signed Indemnity and Consent Form(ISO)

✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received. NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

REFUGEE REFUGEE REFUGEE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS

✓ Valid Refugee Permit ✓ Valid Refugee ➢ If yourPermit permit expired, and you did renew online, forward the communication for the and the and expired ➢ If yourrenewal permit expired, youpermit. did renew online, forward the communication for the renewal and the expired permit. ✓ Medical aid is NOT COMPULSORY, but recommended

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

(accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Service Portal) forEstimator the annual tuition (accessible the Student feeson , other relatedSelfcosts and the onService Portal) foraccommodation the annual tuition campus fee (if fees , other related costs and the onapplicable). campus accommodation fee (if ➢ Sponsorship letter to be uploaded on applicable). the Student Self-Service portal and ➢ Sponsorship letter to official be uploaded vetted by an at the on Financial the Student portalOffice and (FASO). Aid Self-Service and Scholarships vetted by an official at the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). FEES CLEARANCE

FEES CLEARANCE ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

(accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Service Portal) forEstimator the annual tuition (accessible the Student feeson , other relatedSelfcosts and the onService Portal) for the annual tuition campus accommodation fee (if fees , other related costs and the onapplicable). campus accommodation fee (if ➢ 75% of the annual tuition fee is applicable). payable on or before registration, as ➢ 75% of the annual tuition is well as 75% of thefee on-campus payable on or before registration, as accommodation fee if applicable. well as 75% of the on-campus ➢ The balance the fees is payable by accommodation fee ifofapplicable. 30 May. ➢ The balance of the fees is payable by Failure to pay will result in interest being 30 May. charged. Failure to pay will result in interest being charged.

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

FEES CLEARANCE ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

(accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Service Portal) forEstimator the annual tuition (accessible the Student feeson , other relatedSelfcosts and the onService Portal) for the annual tuition campus accommodation fee (if fees , other related costs and the onapplicable). campus accommodation fee (if ➢ Initial deposit paid as per local applicable). student. ➢ Initial deposit paid as per local ➢ The balance of the fees is payable by student. 30 May. ➢ The balance of the fees is payable by Failure to pay will result in interest being 30 May. charged. Failure to pay will result in interest being charged.

DIPLOMAT DIPLOMAT DIPLOMAT

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS ✓ Valid Passport ✓ Valid ✓ Passport Diplomatic Visa/ ID ✓ Diplomatic Visa/ IDPassport and Visa of Parent/Spouse if a dependant ✓ Diplomatic ✓ Diplomatic and Visa Parent/Spouse if a dependant ✓ LetterPassport from Embassy or of Mission confirming: ✓ Letter from Embassy or Mission confirming: a) Employment

Employment b) Station, Start and End Date of Station

Station, Start and End Date of Station c) Undertaking of medical aid for the Diplomat and Spouse/Dependant

c) ✓Undertaking of medical aid Certificate for the Diplomat and Spouse/Dependant Matriculation Exemption ✓ Matriculation Exemption Certificate ➢ Applicable to all 1st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ Applicable to obtained all 1st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ This is from the International Students Office (ISO) ➢ ✓ ThisCompleted is obtainedand from the International Students Office (ISO) Signed Indemnity and Consent Form ✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not NB: thereceived. international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

PART-TIME PART-TIME PART-TIME

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS ✓ Valid Passport

✓ Valid ✓ Passport Valid Temporary Residence Visa permitting employment in South Africa as per the listed categories below: ✓ Valid Temporary Residence Visa permitting employment in South Africa as per the listed categories below: a) General Work Visa a)

General Work Visa b) Critical Skills Work Visa

Critical Skills Work VisaTransfer Work Visa c) Intra-Company

Intra-Company d) BusinessTransfer Visa Work Visa

d) Valid Business ✓ SouthVisa African Medical Aid Membership Certificate. ✓ Valid South African Medical Aidfor Membership ➢ The Cover MUST BE 12 MonthsCertificate. if you have a Continuous Study Visa. ➢ ✓ TheMatriculation Cover MUST BE for 12 Months if you have a Continuous Study Visa. Exemption Certificate

✓ Matriculation Exemption Certificate ➢ Applicable to all 1st time undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ Applicable 1st timefrom undergraduate students with foreign ➢ Thisto is all obtained the International Students Officeschool (ISO) leaving results. ➢ ✓ ThisCompleted is obtainedand from the International Students Office (ISO) Signed Indemnity and Consent Form ✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form

Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za

Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

FEES CLEARANCE ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator

(accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Service Portal) forEstimator the annual tuition (accessible the Student feeson , other relatedSelfcosts and the onService Portal) for the annual tuition campus accommodation fee (if fees , other related costs and the onapplicable). campus accommodation fee (if ➢ 75% of the annual tuition fee is applicable). payable on or before registration, as ➢ 75% of the annual tuition is well as 75% of thefee on-campus payable on or before registration, as accommodation fee if applicable. well as 75% of the on-campus ➢ The balance the fees is payable by accommodation fee ifofapplicable. 30 May. ➢ The balance of the fees is payable by Failure to pay will result in interest being 30 May. charged. Failure to pay will result in interest being charged.

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator (accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator Service Portal) for the annual tuition (accessible on the Student Selffees , other related costs and the onService Portal) for the annual tuition campus accommodation fee (if fees , other related costs and the onapplicable). campus accommodation fee (if applicable). ➢ Sponsorship letter to be uploaded on the Student Self-Service portal and ➢ Sponsorship letter to be uploaded on vetted by an official at the Financial the Student Self-Service portal and Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). vetted by an official at the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). FEES CLEARANCE

FEES CLEARANCE ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator (accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator Service Portal) for the annual tuition (accessible on the Student Selffees and other related costs. Service Portal) for the annual tuition fees and otherofrelated costs. ➢ 75% the annual tuition fee is payable on or before registration. ➢ 75% of the annual tuition fee is payable before registration. ➢ on Theorbalance of the fees is payable by 30 May. ➢ The balance of the fees is payable by 30 May. Failure to pay will result in interest being charged. Failure to pay will result in interest being charged.

NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

DIPLOMAT BLOCK RELEASE BLOCK RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS ✓ Valid Passport ✓ Diplomatic Visa/ ID

✓ Valid PassportPassport and Visa of Parent/Spouse if a dependant ✓ Diplomatic ✓ Letter Embassy or Mission confirming: ✓ Letter fromfrom Faculty confirming Full Time Block Release Programme ✓ Lettera)to Employment include timetable for Block Release attendance b) Station, Start and End Date of Station ✓ Valid Visitor’s Visa c) Undertaking of medical aid for the Diplomat and Spouse/Dependant NB: Study VisaExemption must not be applied for ✓ AMatriculation Certificate ✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form undergraduate students with foreign school leaving results. ➢ Applicable to all 1st time ➢ This is obtained from the International Students Office (ISO)

Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za ✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form

Documents can be e-mailed Clearance.International@wits.ac.za NB: the international hold WILL to: NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE (if sponsored) FINANCIAL AID CLEARANCE ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator (if sponsored)

(accessible on the Student Self➢ Complete the On-line Fee Service Portal) forEstimator the annual tuition feeson , other relatedSelfcosts and the on(accessible the Student campus accommodation fee (if Service Portal) for the annual tuition applicable). fees , other related costs and the oncampus accommodation fee ➢ Sponsorship letter to(if be uploaded on applicable). the Student Self-Service portal and vetted by an official at the Financial ➢ Sponsorship letter to be uploaded on Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). the Student Self-Service portal and vettedFEES by an CLEARANCE official at the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO). ➢ Complete the On-line Fee Estimator (accessible on the Student SelfFEES CLEARANCE Service Portal) for the annual tuition fees other related costs and the on➢ Complete the, On-line Fee Estimator campus accommodation (accessible on the Student Self- fee (if applicable). Service Portal) for the annual tuition fees and otherofrelated costs. ➢ 75% the annual tuition fee is payable on or before registration, as ➢ 75% of the annual tuition fee is well as 75% of the on-campus payable on or before registration. accommodation fee if applicable. ➢ The balance of the fees is payable ➢ The balance of the fees is by payable by 30 May. 30 May.

NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

Failure toFailure pay will in result interest toresult pay will in being interest being charged.charged.

AWAITING EXAMINERS AWAITING EXAMINERS AWAITING EXAMINERS

Financial clearance MUST BE obtained Financial clearancefirst. MUST BE obtained first.

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTERTO REGISTER INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE

INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE TO REGISTER

COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS COMPULSORY DOCUMENTS ✓ Valid Passport

FEES CLEARANCE

FEES CLEARANCE ➢ Payment of the Copyright Fee ➢ PaymentR126.00 of the Copyright Fee R126.00 All prior fees MUST be settled. All prior fees MUST be settled.

✓ Valid ✓ Passport Valid Visa (Study or Work)/Permit ) i. If your study visa is valid and you are no longer in South Africa, the exit and entry stamps in your ✓ Valid Visa (Study or Work)/Permit i.

passport confirmation. If your study visaisisrequired valid andas you are no longer in South Africa, the exit and entry stamps in your

If registered passportas is Out-of-Seat required as confirmation.

If registered i. as Out-of-Seat A letter from Faculty confirming the attendance status is required; i. ValidASouth letter African from Faculty confirming the attendance status is required; ✓ Medical Aid Membership Certificate. ✓ Valid South Medical Aid Certificate. for 12 Months if you have a Continuous Study Visa. a) African The Cover MUST BEMembership a) ✓ The Cover BE confirming for 12 Months if you have a Continuous Letter fromMUST Faculty ‘Awaiting Examiners’ status Study Visa. ✓ Letter Facultyand confirming ‘Awaiting Examiners’ status ✓ from Completed Signed Indemnity and Consent Form ✓ Completed and Signed Indemnity and Consent Form Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za Documents can be e-mailed to: Clearance.International@wits.ac.za

NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received. NB: the international hold WILL NOT be lifted if all the required documents as mentioned here are not received.

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