www.cao.ac.za online application 2026 handbook

CAO Application Dates Now Open For 2026

www.cao.ac.za online application 2026 handbook

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has announced the publication of the undergraduate and graduate prospectuses for the 2026 academic year! Prospective students can now download this brochure from the CAO’s official website, which contains all of the information they need for the 2026 application process.

CAO Prospectus/Brochure

By downloading the CAO 2026 brochure, you will gain a clear understanding of:

Entrance Requirements: You will learn more about the entry requirements for the various partnering universities.
Application Fees: You will learn how much you must pay to apply through the CAO portal.
Important Deadlines: The prospectus contains all the application and registration deadlines for the 2026 academic intake.
Documents: You will learn about the documents required for the 2026 academic intake.

CAO Applications Opening Date For 2026

The CAO online application portal will open for 2026 entry on March 1, 2025. You have until October 31, 2025, to submit all application documents for review

Download the 2026 CAO Handbook Today!

Are you ready to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate studies in South Africa? The CAO’s official 2026 Handbook is now available to guide you through the application process.

You can access the handbook in two ways:

Directly from the CAO website: Visit the CAO website and download the handbook from the official website with your smart device

CAO Offices: Access the handbook directly from the admissions office of the university to which you want to apply.

Is the CAO Prospectus Required for 2026 Applications?

You must study the CAO prospectus before applying to universities such as the University of Kwazulu-Natal, the University of Zululand, the Durban University of Technology, and the Mangosuthu University of Technology. These universities accept applications through their central application office.