Matriculation Exemption
Undergraduate study
A matriculation exemption is a legal requirement for first degree study at a South African University. Students with non-South African qualifications must have their school qualifications evaluated by the Matriculation Board. The Matriculation Board will then issue a certificate of exemption to those who meet the qualification criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
For applicants with foreign school leaving qualifications
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Option 1: Apply though Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½
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APPLY TO WITS
Submit your Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½
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CONTACT WITS ISO
Contact the International Students Office busi.mamabolo@wits.ac.za for the matriculation exemption process
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COMPLETE M30 FORM
Complete the M30E Application for Matriculation Exemption Form as instructed by ISO
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PREPARE DOCUMENTS
Certified school qualification/s + passport/birth certificate/ID + sworn English translation if needed
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PAY THE APPLICABLE FEE R1,070
Pay the 2026 Matriculation Board exemption fee and keep proof of payment
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SUBMIT THROUGH WITS/ISO
Submit the exemption documents and proof of payment through to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ for processing
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BOARD ASSESSMENT
Matriculation Board assesses the foreign qualification
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EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Board issues the certificate (Complete/Foreign conditional/Mature Age) once requirements are met
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CONTINUE WITS PROCESS
Submit the exemption outcome/certificate to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)
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Option 2: Apply directly to the Matriculation Board
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ONLINE ASSESSMENT
Start with the Matriculation Board online assessment
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COMPLETE M30 FORM
If required, complete the M30E Application for Matriculation Exemption Form
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PREPARE DOCUMENTS
Certified school qualification/s + passport/birth certificate/ID + sworn English translation if needed
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PAY THE APPLICABLE FEE R1,070
Pay the 2026 Matriculation Board exemption fee and keep proof of payment
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SUBMIT TO BOARD
Submit the application and correctly certified documents
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BOARD ASSESSMENT
Matriculation Board assesses the foreign qualification
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PROVISIONAL LETTER
A provisional outcome may be issued when applicable
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FINAL CERTIFICATE
Board issues the exemption certificate (Complete/Foreign conditional/Mature Age) once requirements are met
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SUBMIT TO WITS
Submit the exemption outcome/certificate to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)
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TO NOTE!
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Option 1
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ International Students Office facilitates the process for students with foreign school leaving qualifications.
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Option 2
The applicant starts with the Matriculation Board online assessment and submits directly to the Board.
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IMPORTANT: An exemption certificate does NOT guarantee admission to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ or any other university; you must also meet the university’s degree specific admission requirements.
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*2026 Matriculation Board Exemption Fee is R1,070 and is non-refundable.
