Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University South Africa

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) was established when the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande in terms of section 20 of the Higher Education Act 1997 (Act 101 of 1997), promulgated the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in the SA Government Gazette no: 37658 of 16 May 2014.

The promulgation followed the announcement made in 2011, by Minister Nzimande, when he announced his intention to separate the Medunsa Campus from the University of Limpopo. The minister’s intention was based on the findings and recommendations of the task team that was established and led by Prof Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) and Dr Max Price, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Town (UCT).

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University South Africa Tuition Fees

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University South Africa Admission

Applications for all qualifications open on 25 April 2022 and close as follows:

  • Friday, 29 July 2022 for undergraduate programmes
  • Friday, 30 September 2022 for postgraduate programmes

For information on admission requirements and relevant school subjects, refer to the Undergraduate Prospectus by clicking here and Admission Selection Rules by clicking here.

  1. Apply for the Undergraduate Qualification using the online application by clicking here 
  2. If you will apply for both under and postgraduate degrees, first apply for the undergraduate degree using the process shown in the following web pages. 
  3. 2023 Online Residence Application Notice, please click here

POST GRADUATE (PG) Applicants:

  • 1. Students apply online and also complete the enrolment form for recommendation
  • 2. If you are applying for multiple choices
    2.1. You must apply online for 1st and 2nd choices and complete the enrolment form for each PG choice and send the form(s) to postgrad.studies@smu.ac.za;
    2.2. For the 3rd and further choices of Post Graduate qualifications; you only complete the enrolment form for each PG choice and send the form(s) to postgrad.studies@smu.ac.za

Please remember to upload the following certified and individually scanned documents:

a. Certified copy of your ID/passport document (compulsory).
b. Certified Grade 11 end of year examination results (for those currently in grade 12) or your National Senior/Matric/IEB Certificate (if you have already completed Grade 12).
c. Certified copies of your degree certificate(s) and academic record (if you attended or are currently a student at SMU or another university).
d. Certified copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable).
e. Proof of payment of the compulsory and non-refundable application fee of R200.00

Below are the documents to be attached for Post Graduate Applicants:

Certified copies of the following documents:

  1. Matric exemption certificate (including subject marks)
  2. ID document / Passport / Work permit / Study permit
  3. Diploma/Degree certificate/s
  4. Comprehensive academic record (indicating marks obtained for subjects)
  5. Certificate of registration with the relevant professions council (if applicable)
  6. Letter of appointment as registrar with a date of assumption of duty: applicants for M Med and M Dent students NB: letter from the employer, e.g. Hospital HR.
  7. Motivational letter and CV (Public Health applicants only)
  8. Medical aid (Non South Africans)
  9. Students with non-South African qualifications must attach SAQA evaluation certificate with their previous degrees obtained
  10. Application fee

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