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Courses and Closing Dates For University of Pretoria 2026

University of Pretoria (UP) Opening Date For 2026

Courses and Closing Dates For University of Pretoria 2026

The University of Pretoria is now accepting applications for its January 2026 intake. Deadlines for some programs are approaching, so you need to apply as soon as possible to be eligible for sessions starting in 2026. There are deadlines for a number of courses, and several are nearing their final submissions

This guide will include a list of all the courses and their respective application deadlines for 2026. Whether you are looking for undergraduate degrees, professional certifications, or postgraduate programs, be sure you are aware of the relevant course dates before submitting your application

University of Pretoria courses and their corresponding 2026 application deadlines

Here is a summary of the closing dates for various courses at the University of Pretoria for the 2026 academic intake:

South African applicants: Closing dates generally range from 31 May 2025 to 31 August 2025, depending on the course.
Non-South African applicants: Similar to South African applicants, closing dates are spread across 2026, with many courses having a closing date of 30 June 2025 or 31 August 2025.

Specific Closing Dates for Some Courses:

For South African Applicants:
- 31 August 2025: Advanced Diplomas in School Leadership & Visual Impairment (Distance Education).
- 30 June 2025: BA, BA Audiology, BA Fine Arts, BA Languages, BA Law, BCom, BCom Accounting Sciences, and many other undergraduate programs.
- 30 June 2025: Majority of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
For Non-South African Applicants:
- 31 August 2025: Advanced Diplomas in School Leadership & Visual Impairment (Distance Education).
- 30 June 2025: Most undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including BA, BCom, BEd, Engineering, Science, and Law courses.

Key Categories:

Undergraduate Degrees: BA, BCom, BEng, BSc, BAdmin, BEd, and BMus among others.
Professional Degrees: MBChB, BVSc, LLB, and various health sciences degrees like BNursing, BPhysio, BOccTher.
Diplomas and Certificates: Various specialized programs such as the Diploma in Theology and Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences.

Always check the specific program page for the most accurate and up-to-date deadlines.