The Wits University is delighted to invite applications for its fully-funded Postgraduate Bursaries in different fields. These bursaries are open on the basis of competition for South African and Sub-Saharan African students.
The main focus of this bursary program is to enable and encourage academically able students from South Africa. All applicants are to also adhere strictly to the listed eligibility criteria.
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The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is a multi-campus South African public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It is more commonly known as Wits University or Wits.
The Wits University is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice.
WITS University fees
As an indication of the cost, we provide the fees charged in 2026. Fees were raised in 2026 by 8% but were not raised from 2026 to 2026. Fee increases for 2026, are not announced before November 2026.
In 2026 fees are as follows:
- The tuition fee for South African citizens or permanent residents for full-time study towards the MBE Housing: approximately R50 480
- The tuition fee for foreign students for full-time study: approximately R50 480 plus an additional foreign registration fee of
o R5 430 (SADC and beyond – including Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe).
o Full-time foreign students also have to pay a medical aid of approximately R4 020/year upfront.
Part-time students only pay the fees for the course/s which they are registered for. In 2026, part-time students will be charged R30 200 for four courses. Their fees in the second year will be slightly lower, as they will only take one more course and do their research. However, the annual fee increase will apply to them.
WITS University Courses
Wits University has 5 faculties encompassing the Sciences, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Health Sciences and Humanities with 33 schools offering over 3000 courses.
LEVEL / FIELD OF STUDY
These bursaries are available to pursue the master degree awarded in the following fields:
- Architecture in the field of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Cities (March (SEEC))
- Development Planning
- Built Environment in the field of Housing
- Urban Studies
HOST NATIONALITY:
Scholarship can be taken in South Africa.
ELIGIBLE NATIONALITY:
South African and Sub-Saharan African applicants are eligible for these bursaries.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:
These bursaries will cover the followings:
- Full tuition fee
- Monthly stipend (living
- Expenses including subsistence expenses, accommodation, other costs)
- Travel from home country/ place of origin is covered.
Numbers of Scholarships
The scholarship has Fourteen offers available.
Eligibility For The Wits University Fully Funded Postgraduate Bursaries in South Africa:
Applicants must meet the following area for these bursaries:
- South African citizens
- Citizens from other countries in sub-Saharan Africa
- Applicants must possess the requisite qualifications to be granted the scholarship. There is no age limit applying to scholarships for study purposes. However, at the time of the application, no more than 6 years should have passed since an applicant graduated from his/her previous bachelor or master studies.
- All scholarship applicants must have applied for admission to the relevant degree (as per the above list) at Wits University and be in possession of a ‘personal number’ which is issued upon application for admission.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be graduates.
How to Apply For The Wits University Fully Funded Postgraduate Bursaries in South Africa:
Applicants can apply via online mode.
- Once an application for admission into the relevant degree has been submitted, the candidate can proceed to complete the attached bursary application form, providing the ‘person number’ issued by Wits University.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is June annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Wits University Fully Funded Postgraduate Bursaries?
The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg offers fully funded postgraduate bursaries for master’s degrees in selected fields. Awarded on a competitive basis, they are open to South African and Sub-Saharan African students and aim to enable academically able students from South Africa to pursue postgraduate study at Wits.
Which fields of study are covered by the Wits postgraduate bursaries?
The bursaries cover master’s degrees in Architecture in the field of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Cities (MArch SEEC), Development Planning, Built Environment in the field of Housing, and Urban Studies. Applicants must have applied for admission to the relevant degree at Wits and hold the personal number issued on application.
What do the Wits postgraduate bursaries cover?
The bursaries cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses including subsistence, accommodation, and other costs, plus travel from the recipient’s home country or place of origin. Fourteen bursary offers are available under this scheme.
Who is eligible for the Wits postgraduate bursaries?
Eligible applicants are South African citizens and citizens of other countries in sub-Saharan Africa who possess the requisite qualifications. There is no age limit, but no more than six years should have passed since graduating from the previous bachelor’s or master’s studies, and applicants must be graduates admitted to the relevant Wits degree.
How do I apply for the Wits postgraduate bursaries?
Applicants apply online. Once an application for admission into the relevant degree has been submitted, the candidate completes the attached bursary application form, providing the personal number issued by Wits University. The application deadline is June annually, so check the official Wits page for the current cycle.