All Universities Application and Closing Dates for 2025 South Africa: On this page you will find more information on which Universities are open for 2025 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
NMU Application Dates for 2025 studies
- Applications Open: 6 April 2024
- Applications Close:
- MBChB applications: 31 May 2024 (NBT results must be available on or before the 31st of July 2021).
- Early applications (excluding MBChB): 5 August 2024
- Late applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2024
- International student applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2024
- Student Housing applications: 30 September 2024
University of Fort Hare (UFH) Application dates
UFH Application Dates for 2025 studies
- Applications Open: July/August 2024 (Still TBC by UFH)
- Applications Close: November/December 2024 (Still TBC by UFH)
University of Pretoria (Tuks) Application dates
UP Application Dates for 2025 studies
- Applications Open: 01 May 2024
- Applications Close:
Faculty specific.
Check out the closing dates for specific programmes.
North-West University (NWU) Application dates
NWU Application Dates for 2025 studies
- Applications Open: 01 June 2024
- Applications Close: Faculty specific.
Check out the closing dates for specific programmes.
University of South Africa (UNISA) Application dates
Unisa Application Dates for 2025 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
UFS Application Dates for 2025 Studies
- Applications Open: 01 April
- Applications Closing Dates:
- 31 May 2024 (Health Sciences programmes apart from Nursing)
- 31 July 2024 (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Nursing)
- 30 September 2024 (all non-selection programmes)
- 1 November 2024 (Fine Arts)
Rhodes University Application dates
RU Application Dates for 2025 studies
- Applications Open: March 2024
- Applications Close:
- 31 July 2024 (Undergraduates)
- 31 October 2024 (Postgraduates)
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Application dates
WSU Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: May 2024
Applications Close:
28 September 2024 (Health Sciences faculty)
31 October 2024 (Other faculties)
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Application dates
UJ Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 1 April 2024
Applications Close:
30 November 2024 (Undergraduates)
15 December 2024 (Post-graduates & Honours)
University of the Western Cape (UWC) Application dates
UWC Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 15 May 2024
Applications Close:
Bachelor of Dentisty and Bachelor of Oral Health: 31 August 2024
All other faculty programmes: 30 September 2024
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Application dates
UKZN Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2025
Applications Close:
November 2024
Faculty specific dates may apply.
University of Witwatersrand (Wits) 2025 Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2024
Applications Close:
30 June 2024 (Faculty of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Arts in Film and TV)
30 September 2024 (all other programmes, residence applications)
University of Cape Town (UCT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 01 May 2024
Applications Close: 31 August 2024
University of Limpopo (UL) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2024
Applications Close: 30 September 2024
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University of Venda (UniVen) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: May 2024
Applications Close: 27 September 2024
University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 01 April 2024
Applications Close:
06 November 2024
Stellenbosch University Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 06 April 2024
Applications Close:
31 July 2024 (Undergraduates, residence applications)
01 August 2024 (Financial Assistance)
Apply at Stellenbosch University
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 1 April 2024
Applications Close: 30 September 2024
Apply at SPU
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 06 April 2024
Applications Close: 31 July 2024
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DATES
Central University of Technology (CUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: May 2024
Applications Close: 31 August 2024
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 1 May 2024
Applications Close: 31 August 2024 (Design programmes)
30 September 2023 (all other programmes)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 15 April 2024
Applications Close:
31 July 2024 (Specific programmes)
30 September 2024 (All other programmes)
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: 15 March 2024
Applications Close: 30 September 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Open: Dates not released by institution yet
Applications Close: Dates not released by institution yet
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Durban University of Technology (DUT) Application dates
Application Dates for 2025 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 2025 studies
Applications Close: Date not released by institution yet
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EHL – Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: Date not released by institution yet
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Lyceum Correspondence College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Central Technical College (CTC)
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: You can apply for first or second semester, as well as part-time courses, throughout the year.
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eta College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
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MasterStart
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
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City Varsity
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Apply
ICESA Education
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for the January and July intakes.
Apply
City Varsity Online
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: short courses start throughout the year so applications are open for different intakes.
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Open Learning Group (OLG)
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Inscape
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
Oxbridge Academy
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Apply
CodeSpace Academy
Application Dates for 2025 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 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Apply
Intec College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
Apply
Damelin
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
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Vega
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: 30 November
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Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
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Damelin Correspondence
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Apply
Dermatech
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: are open throughout the year for different intakes.
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Rosebank College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.
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Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
Application Dates for 2025 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 2025 studies
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
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Northlink TVET College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
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Lovedale TVET College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: 30 November 2023
Apply
False Bay TVET College
Application Dates for 2025 studies
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year, depending on the course of study. Apply
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
Application Dates for 2025 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 2025 studies
Applications Close: registration periods take place three times a year for trimester courses – January, April/May, August/September.
Apply