Applications for South African Universities 2025 Intake Are Now Open!

Applications for South African Universities 2025 Intake Are Now Open!

Applications for South African Universities 2025 Intake Are Now Open!. University Online Applications 2025-2026, Online University Application Forms in South Africa 2025-2025

Have you completed your second cycle of education? If so, are you interested in studying at South African universities? Then get ready; South African universities are preparing to release their respective applications to enrol new and returning students for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The general application period for South African universities is from April 1 to November 30 of the year before the start of the academic year. Thus, applications will be accepted from April 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, for the school year 2025–2026. To secure your spot, gather your documentation and get ready to fly to new heights by completing the application form for the university of your choice. Remember that there is a lot of significance in early applications.

Universities with Open Applications for 2025

We have compiled an extensive list of South African universities that are currently accepting applications for the 2025–2026 academic year. For your convenience, this article also addresses the application fees, the qualifications for admission, the application link, and the documents that are required. CHECK BELOW

University of Cape Town (UCT):

  • Application Dates: Open now (April 1, 2024)
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (Friday, 4, August 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, Motivational Letter, and References.
  • Application Fee: R100 (South African citizens), R300 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za/

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits):

  • Application Dates: Open now (specific deadlines for select programs)
  • Closing Dates: 30 June 2024 (Health Sciences, Architecture, specific programs), 30 September 2024 (all other programs)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, Motivational Letter, and References.
  • Application Fee: R100 (South African citizens), R700 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL).
  • Entry Requirements: NSC, with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications/

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN):

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (October 2024–February 2025)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, Motivational Letter, and References.
  • Application Fee: R90 (South African citizens), R700 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC with specific subject requirements depending on the program.

How to Apply: Online application system: https://applications.ukzn.ac.za/

University of Pretoria (UP):

  • Application Dates: Open now (specific deadlines for select programs)
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (Faculty of Veterinary Science: May 31, 2024; ALL other Programs: 30 June 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, Motivational Letter, and References.
  • Application Fee: R300 (South African citizens), USD30 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score of 16; English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC, with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.up.ac.za/online-application

Stellenbosch University:

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (31 July 2024 – 15 December 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric certificate, academic transcripts, Proof of payment, Proof of permanent Residence, refugee, or Asylum Seeking Status, and Signed Student Contract
  • Application Fee: R100 (South African citizens), Free (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC, with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply

University of Limpopo (UL)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (30 September – 31 October 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian or parent’s ID, Student Visa, Proof of English proficiency
  • Application Fee: R200 (South African citizens), R750 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to Apply: Online application system: www.ul.ac.za

The University of Venda (UNIVEN)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: All available programmes (30 September 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa, credit/debit card with a CV number, study Permit, permit/medical insurance/SAQA evaluation certificate
  • Application Fee: R100 (South African citizens and international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to Apply: Online application system at www.univen.ac.za/apply-now

 University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Undergraduate (30 November 2024) and Postgraduate (25 January 2025)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa, study permit/residence permit, medical insurance/SAQA evaluation certificate
  • Application Fee: R150 (South African citizens), R500 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to Apply: Online application system at https://ienabler.ump.ac.za/pls/prodi41/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (30 September 2024 – 15 March 2025)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, School-Leaving Certificate, and Certificate of Conduct.
  • Application Fee: R100 (South African and non-South African citizens), R150 (late application)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: NSC with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to Apply: Online application system: https://applications.cput.ac.za/

Sefako Makgatho University (SMU)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Dates vary by program (Undergraduate: 29 July 2024 and Postgraduate: 30 September 2024)
  • Required Documents: “Old Senior” certificate, National Senior Certificate (NSC), National Certificate Vocational (NCV), N6 certificate, Grade 11 final results, matric or equivalent certificate, academic record, copy of ID, or passport.
  • Application Fee: R300 non-refundable (For all Applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score of 38 and English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.smu.ac.za/students/apply/online-application/

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: All Programs (30 September 2024)
  • Required Documents: Matric Certificate, Academic Transcripts, Motivational Letter, and References.
  • Application Fee: R240 (South African and international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.tut.ac.za/study-at-tut/i-want-to-study/prospective

University of the Western Cape (UWC)

  • Application Dates: Open now (May 1, 2024)
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (31 August – 30 September 2024)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa and Certified Good Conduct Certificate
  • Application Fee: No Application fee (South African and international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.uwc.ac.za/admission-and-financial-aid/apply

Sol Plaatje University (SPU)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: All programs ( 30 November 2024)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa and Certified Good Conduct Certificate
  • Application Fee: No Application fee (South African and international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Vary by program (30 June – 30 September 2024)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa and Certified Good Conduct Certificate
  • Application Fee: No fee required (South African citizens); R500 (international applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: minimum APS score based on chosen program; English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela/Application/Apply

 Rhodes University (RU)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: All Programs (30 November 2024)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, Student Visa and Certified Good Conduct Certificate
  • Application Fee: R100 (for all applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.ru.ac.za/admissiongateway/application/

University of Fort Hare

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: All Programs (30 November 2024)
  • Required Documents: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, academic transcripts, ID, guardian/parent’s ID, SAQA clearance certificate, Student Visa, and Certified Good Conduct Certificate
  • Application Fee: R120 (for all applicants)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.ufh.ac.za/apply/index.html

Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Dates vary by program (30 September–31 October 2024)
  • Required Documents: “Old Senior” certificate, National Senior Certificate (NSC), National Certificate Vocational (NCV), N6 certificate, Grade 11 final results, matriculation or equivalent certificate, academic record, copy of ID, or passport.
  • Application Fee: The application is free for all applicants.
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to apply: Online application system: https://www.wsu.ac.za/apply/index.html

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)

  • Application Dates: Open now
  • Closing Dates: Dates vary by program (30 September–31 October 2024)
  • Required Documents: “Old Senior” certificate, National Senior Certificate (NSC), National Certificate Vocational (NCV), N6 certificate, Grade 11 final results, matriculation or equivalent certificate, academic record, copy of ID, or passport.
  • Application Fee: Application Fee: R200 (Manual or Paper-based Application)
  • Admission Requirements: Minimum APS score based on chosen program, English language proficiency.
  • Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with specific subject requirements depending on the program.
  • How to Apply: Online application system: “www.uj.ac.za/Apply

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