Walter Sisulu Universiteit (Afrikaans) | |
Former names | Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and University of Transkei |
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Motto | In pursuit of excellence |
Established | 1 July 2005 |
Chairperson | Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi |
Chancellor | Nonkululeko Gobodo |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Rushiella Songca[1] |
Students | 31,500 |
Undergraduates | Yes |
Postgraduates | Yes |
Location | , , South Africa 31°36′12″S 28°45′02″E / 31.60333°S 28.75056°E |
Campus | 4 campuses - Mthatha, East London (Buffalo City), Butterworth, Komani (Queenstown) |
Colours | Black White |
Nickname | WSU |
Website | www |
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a university of technology and science located in Mthatha, East London (Buffalo City), Butterworth and Komani (Queenstown) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which came into existence on 1 July 2005 as a result of a merger between Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of Transkei. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid.