Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a public university of technology and science situated in Mthatha, Butterworth, East London (Buffalo City), and Komani (Queenstown) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

The University was established on 1 July 2005 after the merger of Eastern Cape Technikon, Border Technikon, and University of Transkei.

The University is named after Walter Sisulu, a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid.

The university has positioned itself as a centre of academic excellence committed to its vision of being a technology infused African university.

WSU is uniquely positioned to play a powerful role in the national government’s focus on rural development in particular, thus primarily serving the poor and working-class individuals.

Approximately 30,000 students and close to 1,800 staff live and work across the university’s four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London) and Komani.

By its location and its character as a comprehensive university, the Walter Sisulu University is strategically located to respond to local and national development needs through its research, community engagement and over 170 academic programme offerings.

WSU is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.

Overview

Nickname:WSU
Motto:In pursuit of excellence
Type:Public University
Established:2005
Chancellor:Ms Nonkululeko Gobodo
Vice-Chancellor:Prof Rushiella Songca
Location:Mthatha, Butterworth, East London, and Komani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape, South Africa
Website:www.wsu.ac.za

Campuses

Walter Sisulu University has four (4) campuses listed below:

  • Mthatha Campus
  • Butterworth Campus
  • Buffalo City (East London) Campus
  • Komani (Queenstown) Campus

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chancellor

  • Ms Nonkululeko Gobodo

Vice Chancellor

  • Prof Rushiella Songca

Deputy Vice Chancellors

  • Prof Nomabandla Elphina Cishe (Acting: Academic Affairs and Research)

Contact Details

The contact details of Walter Sisulu University are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100
Postal Address:Private Bag X1, Unitra, 5117
Telephone:047 502 2844
Fax:047 502 2211
Email:enquiries@wsu.ac.za
Website:www.wsu.ac.za