Why You Should Study at SMU 2024/2025

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, popularly known as SMU acknowledges a number of critical aspects which give the institution its identity. These include a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, developing research and innovation, combining clinical practice and community service and focusing on a broad range of fields in the health sciences.

The university also has a critical role in contributing to the transformation of the health sciences sector in South Africa while at the same time making a meaningful contribution to the needs of the community it serves and South Africa as a whole.

How to apply to SMU 2024/2025

Follow the instructions below to complete an application for admission at SMU.

• SMU Online Application Portal – https://www.smu.ac.za/students/apply/online-application/

STEP 1:

With the internet equipped with a rich connection, navigate to the SMU Online Application Portal.

Choose a qualification.

STEP 2:

Get an application form and complete the application accurately and fully.

Write your names the same as they appear on your identity/passport document.

STEP 3

Gather your documents and upload certified and individually scanned documents

STEP 4

Fill in the application form

STEP 5

Pay the application fee

PLEASE NOTE:

Your application will not be processed

• If you have not submitted all the required application documentation mentioned above.
• If you have not submitted the required documentation within a period of two months, unfortunately, your application will not be considered.
• The University receives more applications than it can accommodate and meeting admissions requirements does not guarantee admission.
• There are limited places in University residence and admission to study at SMU does not guarantee a place in residence. The places are awarded on a first come first served basis and the University is not obliged to provide a place in the residence.
• All non-South African citizens and non-permanent residents are required to obtain a study permit prior to registering as students. Applications for study permits should be submitted to the South African Home Affairs, Consulate or High Commissioner in your country of residence/origin, and it would be issued in favour of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and to be submitted during registration.
• Application forms submitted after the closing dates will not be considered.

After this step, it means that you are approaching a successful application process, keep following instructions and do the right thing.

REFERENCES:

• SMU – www.smu.ac.za/explore-smu/who-we-are/about-us/
• INFO RELATED SA – SMU Online Application 2024.