Wits University applications for the 2027 academic intake are open, and applicants must pay the required application fee before the closing date.
The University of the Witwatersrand, known as Wits University, has confirmed that an application fee is required when applying for undergraduate study. Applicants must also upload supporting documents and track their application status through the Wits Self-Service Portal.
How Much Is the Wits Application Fee for 2027?
The Wits undergraduate application fee for the 2027 intake is R100. Wits states that an application fee of R100 is required and that payments must be made before the closing dates.
Applicants must use only their person number or student number as the payment reference when paying the application fee.
Is the Wits Application Fee Refundable?
The application fee is generally treated as a processing fee for your application. This means applicants should make sure they are ready to apply before making payment.
You should only pay using the official Wits payment options or through the Wits Self-Service Portal.
How to Pay the Wits Application Fee
Applicants can pay the Wits application fee through the Wits Self-Service Portal.
To pay online:
- Go to the Wits Self-Service Portal.
- Login using your person number or student number.
- Go to the Campus Finances tile.
- Select Make a Payment.
- Choose Application Fee.
- Follow the payment instructions.
- Keep proof of payment for your records.
Wits payment guidance also directs applicants to the Campus Finances section of the Self-Service Portal and then to the payment option.
When Must You Pay the Wits Application Fee?
The application fee must be paid before the relevant closing date for your chosen programme. Wits states that payments must be made before closing dates.
For the 2027 intake, applicants should take note of these important dates:
30 June 2026
Applications close on 30 June 2026 for:
- All Faculty of Health Sciences programmes
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- Bachelor of Audiology
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
- BA Film and TV
30 September 2026
Applications close on 30 September 2026 for:
- All remaining undergraduate programmes
- Residence applications
- Wits Sports Bursary applications
Wits confirms that all remaining undergraduate programmes, residence applications and Wits Sports Bursary applications close on 30 September 2026.
Why the Payment Reference Is Important
When paying the Wits application fee, you must use your correct person number or student number as the reference.
This helps Wits link your payment to your application. If you use the wrong reference, your payment may not reflect correctly, which could delay the processing of your application.
Do You Still Need to Upload Documents After Paying?
Yes. Paying the application fee does not complete your application on its own.
After payment, applicants must also upload their supporting documents through the Wits Self-Service Portal. Wits says applicants must upload supporting documents after submitting the application if they were not uploaded during the application process.
Documents may include:
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Latest school results
- Final Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 results, if available
- Academic record, if previously registered at another institution
- Any additional documents required by the chosen programme
How to Check If Your Wits Payment Was Successful
After making payment, login to the Wits Self-Service Portal and check your application or finance status.
You should also keep your proof of payment in case Wits requests it later.
If your payment does not reflect after some time, contact Wits using the official student support channels.
Wits Contact Details for Application Help
Applicants who need help with their application can contact the Wits Student Call Centre.
Wits Student Call Centre: +27 (0) 11 717 1888
Email: ask.wits@wits.ac.za
Applicants can also use Ask Wits for application-related queries.
Final Reminder
The Wits University application fee for the 2027 undergraduate intake is R100.
Applicants must pay the fee before the closing date, use the correct person or student number as the reference, upload all required documents and regularly track their application status on the Wits Self-Service Portal.
Applying early can help you avoid last-minute payment or document upload problems.