Universities Open 2025 Applications
Universities Open 2025 Applications
South African Universities Application Information for 2025-2026 Academic Year. Calling all prospective students wishing to study in South Africa for the academic year 2025-2026! South African universities are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Don’t miss out, as the main application deadline is March 14, 2025.
SA Universities Application Period
For South African universities, the application window is open in March and April of the year preceding the intended study year.
- Generally open between March 1st, 2024 and March 14th, 2025.
- Most universities accept applications until March 14, 2025, but some may have earlier deadlines. Check their websites for details.
- The second application window for some universities closes on March 30th, 2025.
South African Universities Application Eligibility
- Varies by university and program.
- Typically requires academic qualifications, standardized test scores, and language proficiency tests (IELTS/TOEFL) for international students.
South African Universities Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to provide the following documents on the day of application and registration
- Completed application form online or offline.
- Academic transcripts, ID documents, certificates, and other supporting documents.
- Application fee (usually R100-R575).
Application fees Requirements
Expect to pay between R100 and R575, depending on the university. Some also have free online applications
Funding options: Scholarships, bursaries, and student loans are available.
Who can apply
- South African and international students
- Applications open for undergraduate and postgraduate programs
Programs offered
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Advanced certifications
- Diplomas
- Master’s degrees
- Doctorates
How to apply
- Most universities have online applications
- Some require using the Central Application Office (CAO) website
- Check university websites for specific instructions
Ready to apply?
- Research universities and programs that match your interests.
- Visit the university websites for specific application deadlines and requirements.
- Gather all necessary documents and complete the application form.
- Meet the application deadline and pay any required fees.
Universities currently accepting applications for the academic year 2025-2026
- University of Limpopo (UL) Online Application
- University of Venda (Univen) Online Application
- University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Online Application
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Online Application
- Stellenbosch University (SU) Online Application
- University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application
- University of the Western Cape (UWC) Online Application
- Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Online Application
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU) Online Application
- Rhodes University (RU) Online Application
- University of Fort Hare (UFH) Online Application
- Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Online Application
- University of the Free State (UFS) Online Application
- Central University of Technology (CUT) Online Application
- Durban University of Technology (DUT) Online Application
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Online Application
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Online Application
- University of Zululand (UniZulu) Online Application
- North-West University (NWU) Online Application
- University of South Africa (UNISA) Online Application
- University of Johannesburg (UJ) Online Application
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Online Application
- University of Pretoria (UP) Online Application
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Online Application
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Online Application
- Vaal University of Technology Online Application