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www.cao.ac.za online application 2027 handbook

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has officially published the undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses for the 2027 academic year!

Prospective students can now download the handbook from the CAO’s official website. This comprehensive guide contains all the essential information required for the 2027 application process, covering admissions for selected universities in KwaZulu-Natal and partnering colleges nationwide across South Africa.

CAO Prospectus/Brochure

By downloading the CAO 2027 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 2027 academic intake.

CAO Applications Opening Date For 2027

The CAO online application portal is slated to open from March 1 to October 31, 2026, for the general public and anyone interested in studying in South Africa for the 2027 intake.

Download the 2027 CAO Handbook Today!

Are you ready to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate studies in South Africa? The CAO’s official 2027 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 2027 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.