University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) Accommodation Applications

Published April 5, 2026 Updated April 6, 2026

University of the Witwatersrand WITS Accommodation Applications Process.

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How to apply for accommodation in a WITS University Residence

If you wish to apply for residence, please take note of the following:

New Undergraduate students to the University

NB: The closing date for all applications is 30 September each year. Late applications will not be accepted.
Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R10000 of your residence fees for the year.
International students are required to pay 75% of their residence fees.
NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm accept before being admitted into residence.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
To apply for residence click here.

Students who are presently at Wits, but not residing in residence

Applications are done online through self-service. For further inquiries please contact the Central Accommodation Office – located on the Ground Floor, Room SH045, Solomon Mahlangu House.
The closing date for undergraduates is 30 September.
Upon receiving an offer of a place in residence, you will have three (3) days in which to accept the offer. After the stipulated time, the offer will be withdrawn.
To apply for residence click here.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Students currently residing in a residence

Readmission to University accommodation for a subsequent year is not automatic.
A student’s academic and disciplinary records are taken into account when readmission applications are considered.
Applications for readmission are done online and must be completed by 30 September.
Should you wish to apply for a residence different to the one you’re currently occupying, please do so on self-service.
To apply for residence click here.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Postgraduate Students (New to Wits)

Residence applications are done online.
Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R10000 of your residence fees for the year.
International students are required to pay 75% of their residence fees.
NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm accept before being admitted into residence.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
The closing date for accommodation applications is 30 October.
To apply for residence click here.

Wits residence fees