Universities Open For 2025 Applications
Universities Open For 2025 Applications
Prospective students interested in studying in South Africa for the 2025 academic year are encouraged to apply now as the applications are now open in all 26 Public Universities. All 26 public universities in South Africa are currently open, and accepting applications. To be considered for early bird admissions in 2025, applicants must submit their documents to any of the universities by the specified closing date. Universities in South Africa offer a variety of qualifications including bachelor’s degrees, advanced certifications, diplomas, master’s, and doctorates
South African University Applications Dates for 2025
To secure your admission spot for 2025 at CPUT, complete the online application form and upload all documents. The application form for CPUT is open from Monday, May 13, 2024, to Saturday, March 15, 2025, to all prospective students wishing to study at CPUT. Ensure you attach all supporting documents before the closing date as spaces are limited. Applications for South African universities for the 2025 academic year are open until March 14th, 2025.
Application Process for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs in South African Universities
Applicants must know the mode of application of their preferred university and apply accordingly as some selected South African universities use online application forms for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions and others accept their applications through the Central Application Office (CAO)
Key Application Documents for University Admissions 2025 in South Africa
For Undergraduate Admissions:
- Completed Application Form
- High School Transcripts
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate
- Identity Document or Passport
- Application Fee
For Postgraduate Admissions:
- Completed Application Form
- Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts and Certificate
- Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- English Language Proficiency
- Research Proposal
- Portfolio
- Application Fee
South African University Prospectuses For 2025
Discover the significance of university prospectuses in South Africa for both local and international students. These documents offer a wealth of information, including academic programs, campus facilities, admission criteria, and more, aiding prospective students in making informed decisions about their educational journey. Get your copy to start planning effectively!
Early Applications Open for South African Universities’ 2025 Intake”
Applications for the 2025 academic year have been commenced by South African universities, with an emphasis on the importance of early preparation for a seamless application process. Opening and closing dates for the application season have been specified by notable institutions, urging prospective students to begin their submissions promptly.
SA Universities with 2025 Application Dates.
Here are the opening and closing dates for the 2025 application season for some of the most popular universities in South Africa:
- University of the Western Cape: 11 May (Dentistry), 30 September (other programs)
- Mpumalanga University: June 1, 2024 – 30 January 2025
- Stellenbosch University: 1 April 2024
- University of Cape Town: 2 April – 31 July, 2024
- University of Pretoria: 1 April (Veterinary: 31 May 2024, other programs: 30 June)
- University of the Witwatersrand: March (Teaching & Nursing: end July, others: end September)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal: 1 April – 30 September 2024
- North-West University: 2 April 2024 (BEd & PGCE: 28 June, others: 30 August)
- Nelson Mandela University: April 1, 2024 (MBChB, BPharm & BRad: 30 June, others: 2 August or 30 September)
- Sol Plaatje University – April 1 2024 to September 30, 2024
- Tshwane University of Technology: March 2024 (specific programs: 15 June, others: 30 September)
- University of the Free State: April 1 -30 September, 2024
- Vaal University of Technology: April 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024, for South African applicants and until January 26, 2025, for international applicants.
- University of Venda: 01 April 2024 to 30 September 2024
- University of Fort Hare: June 1st to November 30th, 2024
- University of Johannesburg: April 1 – October 31, 2024
- Rhodes University– April 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024 at 12 noon
- Sefako Makgatho University– Open April 2024- July 2024 (Postgraduate: September 2024)
Universities with deadlines to be announced later in the year 2024
- University of South Africa (Unisa)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- University of Zululand
- University of Limpopo
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Central University of Technology (Expected to be open in May and close in September 2024)
For official data In South Africa