University of the Witwatersrand English Requirements
South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is a public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1896, it is one of Africa's leading universities, known for its strong programs in mining engineering, medicine, humanities, and the sciences. It is a member of the African Research Universities Alliance.
Quick answer
University of the Witwatersrand accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | 185 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | 185 |
General graduate guidance
The minimum to be considered for conditional or pathway admission.
| TOEFL iBT | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of the Witwatersrand?+
Undergraduate admission to University of the Witwatersrand requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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