Welcome to the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) institution page! In 2011, the Health Science faculty (Medunsa) separated from the University of Limpopo’s main campus. This is when Sefako Makgatho began. It first opened its doors in 2015. It is located next to the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital.
- 28 July 2023Â (undergraduate programmes)
- 29 September 2023Â (postgraduate programmes)
Tuition costs at SMU range anywhere from R30 000 to R70 000.
Step 1: Â Visit the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University website and click on Apply.
SMU has 2 methods for applying:
- Apply online or
- Apply manually – a hardcopy application.  This means that you need to download the application form, complete it and then post it with the necessary documents.
You can post your applications to:
The Registrar
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
P.O. Box 60
Medunsa
0204
Step 2:Â Complete your application form in full.
Step 3: Attach/upload all supporting documents.
Step 4:Â Apply for residence if you need student accommodation.
Please note:Â on page 5 of the application form, you will find an option to apply for residence.
Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address here.
Have questions about your application?
Tel: (012) 521-4111
Email: enquiries@smu.ac.za
Need to find the institution?
Physical Address:Molotlegi Street
Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1
Pretoria
0208
The University offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:
- Health Care Sciences
- Medicine
- Oral Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Science and Technology
Don’t meet the minimum requirements? There’s still hope!