All Universities Application and Closing Dates for 2024 South Africa: On this page you will find more information on which Universities are open for 2023 applications in South Africa. The dates are for both Postgraduate and Undergraduate studies. On this page you will also find application dates and links for all the Colleges in South Africa.
Given the amount of time each application can take, it is very important to think carefully about which university or college you really want to apply to. Before application, students have to consider many other elements, including the type of environment they would like to live in, location, transport links, availability of accommodation, cost of living, options for financing studies through institutional scholarships, and, of course, the type of institution they prefer.
Watch: Applying to universities in South Africa
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: 6 April 2023
- Applications Close:
- MBChB applications: 31 May 2023 (NBT results must be available on or before the 31st of July 2021).
- Early applications (excluding MBChB): 5 August 2023
- Late applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2023
- International student applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2023
- Student Housing applications: 30 September 2023
University of Fort Hare (UFH) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: July/August 2023 (Still TBC by UFH)
- Applications Close: November/December 2023 (Still TBC by UFH)
University of Pretoria (Tuks) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: 01 May 2023
- Applications Close:
Faculty specific.
Check out the closing dates for specific programmes.
North-West University (NWU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: 01 June 2023
- Applications Close: Faculty specific.
Check out the closing dates for specific programmes.
University of South Africa (UNISA) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: Dates not released by institution yet
- Applications Close: Dates not released by institution yet
University of the Free State (UFS) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: 01 April
- Applications Closing Dates:
- 31 May 2023 (Health Sciences programmes apart from Nursing)
- 31 July 2023 (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Nursing)
- 30 September 2023 (all non-selection programmes)
- 1 November 2023 (Fine Arts)
Rhodes University Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
- Applications Open: March 2023
- Applications Close:
- 31 July 2023 (Undergraduates)
- 31 October 2023 (Postgraduates)
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: May 2023
Applications Close:
28 September 2023 (Health Sciences faculty)
31 October 2023 (Other faculties)
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 1 April 2023
Applications Close:
30 November 2023 (Undergraduates)
15 December 2023 (Post-graduates & Honours)
University of the Western Cape (UWC) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 15 May 2023
Applications Close:
Bachelor of Dentisty and Bachelor of Oral Health: 31 August 2023
All other faculty programmes: 30 September 2023
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2023
Applications Close:
November 2023
Faculty specific dates may apply.
University of Witwatersrand (Wits) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2023
Applications Close:
30 June 2023 (Faculty of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Arts in Film and TV)
30 September 2023 (all other programmes, residence applications)
University of Cape Town (UCT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 01 May 2023
Applications Close: 31 August 2023
University of Limpopo (UL) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2023
Applications Close: 30 September 2023
Apply at the University of Limpopo
University of Venda (UniVen) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: May 2023
Applications Close: 27 September 2023
University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2023
Applications Close:
06 November 2023
Stellenbosch University Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 06 April 2023
Applications Close:
31 July 2023 (Undergraduates, residence applications)
01 August 2023 (Financial Assistance)
Apply at Stellenbosch University
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 1 April 2023
Applications Close: 30 September 2023
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 06 April 2023
Applications Close: 31 July 2023
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DATES
Central University of Technology (CUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: May 2023
Applications Close: 31 August 2023
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 1 May 2023
Applications Close: 31 August 2023 (Design programmes)
30 September 2022 (all other programmes)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 15 April 2023
Applications Close:
31 July 2023 (Specific programmes)
30 September 2023 (All other programmes)
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: 15 March 2023
Applications Close: 30 September 2023
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: Dates not released by institution yet
Applications Close: Dates not released by institution yet
Durban University of Technology (DUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Open: Dates not released by institution yet
Applications Close: Dates not released by institution yet
PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES
Boston City Campus
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: Date not released by institution yet
Apply
EHL – Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: Date not released by institution yet
Apply
Lyceum Correspondence College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Central Technical College (CTC)
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: You can apply for first or second semester, as well as part-time courses, throughout the year.
Apply
eta College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
MasterStart
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
City Varsity
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Apply
ICESA Education
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for the January and July intakes.
Apply
City Varsity Online
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: short courses start throughout the year so applications are open for different intakes.
Apply
Open Learning Group (OLG)
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Inscape
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
Oxbridge Academy
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
CodeSpace Academy
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes. Take a look at their website.
Apply
Pearson Institute of Higher Education
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Apply
Intec College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
Apply
Damelin
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
Apply
Vega
Application Dates for 2020 studies
Applications Close: 30 November 2021
Apply
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Damelin Correspondence
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Dermatech
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Apply
Rosebank College
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
Apply
Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year for various courses at different intakes.
Apply
TVET COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES
Buffalo City TVET College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
Apply
Northlink TVET College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
Apply
Lovedale TVET College
Application Dates for 2024 studies
Applications Close: 30 November 2023
Apply
False Bay TVET College
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year, depending on the course of study. Apply
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study. Apply
Tshwane North TVET College
Application Dates for 2023 studies
Applications Close: registration periods take place three times a year for trimester courses – January, April/May, August/September.
Apply
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