Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application Deadline 2024/2025 | How to Check Online.
Overview
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) was established when the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande in terms of section 20 of the Higher Education Act 1997 (Act 101 of 1997), promulgated the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in the SA Government Gazette no: 37658 of 16 May 2014.
The promulgation followed the announcement made in 2011, by Minister Nzimande, when he announced his intention to separate the Medunsa Campus from the University of Limpopo. The minister’s intention was based on the findings and recommendations of the task team that was established and led by Prof Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) and Dr Max Price, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Town (UCT).
Our Vision
In developing a vision for the university, the institution 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 focus 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.
With these components in mind, the institution has adopted as its vision the following: Transforming health services through excellence and innovation
Our Mission
The mission statement highlights that the institution provides a comprehensive range of qualifications across a broad range of health sciences fields. The mission also highlights that the institution combines excellence in teaching and learning with a focus on research and innovation, with community engagement at the centre of its approach to all that it does.
The mission statement of the institution is as follows: SMU is a dedicated health sciences university providing professional training and education in a range of fields through excellence in teaching, learning, innovative research and community engagement.
The Management of the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has officially announced the closing date/deadline for the submission of the application form for 2024/2025.
SMU Application Deadline 2024/2025
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) application deadline/closing date has been scheduled as follows:–
- Visit the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) application portal: www.smu.ac.za
- Navigate and click on the application link to see the application deadline.
NOTE:
- The official application deadline for ALL schools is August/September 2024.
- Note, most school’s project deadlines fall within November/December.
- To start your application, see the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application Form 2024 – Instructions & Guidelines.
- Once the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) application portal is closed, new applications will not be submitted, so rush now and complete the online application.
Physical Address:
Molotlegi Street
Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria,
Gauteng
Postal Address:
Registry
P.O Box 60
Medunsa, 0204
Phone: (012) 521-5057 / 5059 / 5062
Fax: (012) 560-0086
