Walter Sisulu Universiteit (Afrikaans) | |
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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 |
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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.