Walter Sisulu University is a university of technology and science in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, which came into existence on 1 July 2005. WSU is a developmental university, focusing on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of community, commerce and industry through science, technology and innovation. The university is organised by faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Business, Management Sciences & Law; Faculty of Education.
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Former names
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Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and University of Transkei |
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Motto | A Developmental University |
Type | Public Comprehensive University |
Established | 2005 |
Chairperson | Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi |
Chancellor | Dr Sheila Sisulu |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Rushiella Songca[1] |
Students | 31,500 |
Undergraduates | Yes |
Postgraduates | Yes |
Location |
Mthatha, Butterworth, East London & Queenstown
, Eastern Cape
, South Africa
31°36′12″S 28°45′02″ECoordinates: 31°36′12″S 28°45′02″E |
Campus | 4 campuses – Mthatha, East London (Buffalo City), Butterworth, Komani (Queenstown) |
Colours | Black White |
Nickname | WSU |
Website | www |
See also – University of Zululand – www.unizulu.ac.za
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