WSU Postgraduate Tuition & Fees: 2026/2027

This is information containing the Walter Sisulu University, WSU Postgraduate Tuition & Fees Structure for 2026/2027. The authority of the institution has released updated registration, finance, and payment guidance for postgraduate programmes for the 2026 academic year.

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a public higher education institution in South Africa registered under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in terms of the Higher Education Act, 1997. The university operates across multiple campuses including Mthatha, Butterworth, East London, Potsdam, and Chiselhurst.

This is to inform all the prospective candidates offered provisional admission or probably seeking admission into the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for the 2026 academic year that the management of the institution has released updated fee payment guidance and registration information for postgraduate students.

We specifically publish this information here today for all persons who need to know the current postgraduate tuition guidance and payment structure of Walter Sisulu University. Please note that if you have applied for admission to Walter Sisulu University (WSU) or if you are already a student, it is strongly advised that you confirm your programme-specific fees directly with the institution before making financial commitments.

Important: Walter Sisulu University does not currently publish one single comprehensive public postgraduate fee schedule covering all postgraduate programmes on its official website. Tuition fees vary according to faculty, qualification type, campus allocation, and mode of study. Students are therefore advised to obtain personalised fee quotations directly from WSU Student Finance or through the registration portal before registration.

WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY FEES STRUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Fees to be paid

All postgraduate students may be required to pay tuition fees and other approved charges as determined by Walter Sisulu University. The exact amount payable depends on the faculty, programme type, duration of study, and campus allocation.

Registration and late registration fees (non-refundable where applicable)
SRC fees
Copyright and academic material fees
Residence and accommodation fees where applicable
Research and dissertation-related costs for postgraduate programmes
Additional administrative charges approved by the university

Tuition fees

Walter Sisulu University does not publicly publish a complete programme-by-programme postgraduate fee table on its official website. Students are encouraged to use the registration portal “Print Cost Details” function or contact Student Finance directly for personalised quotations.

Third-party websites may publish estimated postgraduate fee ranges; however, these figures are not officially verified by Walter Sisulu University and should not be relied upon for financial planning without direct institutional confirmation.

Residence fees

Residence fees vary according to campus, room type, and accommodation allocation. Students applying for university accommodation should confirm residence-related charges directly with the university before registration.

Method of Payment of Fees

Fees may be paid directly into the official Walter Sisulu University bank account using the correct student reference number.
Students are advised to keep proof of payment for all transactions.
Payments made with incorrect references may delay allocation to student accounts.
Students should confirm all banking details directly with the university before making payment as institutional banking information may change.
WSU may refuse registration where minimum payment requirements have not been met.

Verified Payment Information	2026 Details
Bank	First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name	WSU Student Fees Account
Account Type	Current / Cheque Account
Account Number	52640012812
Branch Code	210521
Payment Reference	Student Number ONLY (no spaces or extra characters)
Proof of Payment	studentdebtors@wsu.ac.za

NB: Students are advised to allow several working days for EFT payments to reflect in their student accounts. If payment does not reflect after the expected processing period, students should contact WSU Student Finance immediately with proof of payment.

UPDATE 2026: Students who plan to study at Walter Sisulu University may access financial support opportunities such as bursaries, scholarships, NSFAS support where applicable, and other forms of student funding. Prospective students are encouraged to confirm eligibility requirements directly with the institution.

Official Walter Sisulu University Resources

Campus Contact Information

Mthatha Campus: 047 502 2100
Butterworth Campus: 047 401 6000
East London Campus: 043 702 9200
Potsdam Campus: 043 708 5200
Chiselhurst Campus: 043 709 4000
General Enquiries: enquiries@wsu.ac.za

Further Readings: Walter Sisulu University List of Courses