If you’ve applied to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) for the 2026 academic year, you can now check your application status online using the official SMU student portal. This will help you stay updated on your admission outcome and prepare for registration if accepted.
SMU 2026 Application Timeline
- Applications Opened: May 2025
- Closing Date: Usually end of July or September (confirm on SMU website)
Applicants are encouraged to check their status regularly as SMU processes applications and finalizes selections for limited space programmes.
How to Check Your SMU Application Status for 2026
Step 1: Visit the SMU Student Portal
Click here to check your SMU application status
Step 2: Log In
Use your:
- Student Number
- PIN (created during your online application)
If you’ve forgotten your PIN, click on “Forgot PIN” to reset your credentials.
Step 3: View Your Admission Status
After logging in, navigate to “Student Enquiry” and then “Academic Admission Status” to see your progress.
What Your SMU Application Status May Indicate
- Pending / Under Review: Application is being processed
- Provisionally Accepted: You meet basic entry requirements, pending further documents or results
- Admitted: Congratulations! You have been accepted to your selected programme
- Declined: You did not meet the entry requirements for your selected programme
Why Study at SMU?
Located in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng, SMU is South Africa’s only dedicated health sciences university, offering top-tier training in:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Health Care Sciences
- and Biomedical Sciences
With a strong research foundation and clinical training opportunities, SMU prepares students for high-impact healthcare careers.
Important Notes
- Check that all required documents (certified ID, academic records, etc.) were uploaded during your application
- Keep your email and phone details updated to receive communication from SMU
- If accepted, follow the registration steps to confirm your place
Track your SMU 2026 application status now:
https://lifestudent.smu.ac.za/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login