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2025 South African University Application Guide

Compare closing dates, application fees and download the latest prospectuses for every public university in South Africa. Use our free APS calculator to verify your eligibility before you apply.

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Vaal University of Technology

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Vaal University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R100

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University of Cape Town

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University of Cape Town

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University of the Witwatersrand

Applications Open

University of the Witwatersrand

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Health Sciences : 30 June 2025

Architectural Studies : 30 June 2025

Application Fees

Online: R100

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Tshwane University of Technology

Applications Open

Tshwane University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R240

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University of Pretoria

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University of Pretoria

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The University of South Africa

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The University of South Africa

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University of the Free State

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University of the Free State

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Closing: 31 August 2025

Bachelor of Social Work : 31 July 2025

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Online: Free

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Durban University of Technology

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Durban University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R250

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University of Johannesburg

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University of Johannesburg

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Closing: 31 October 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

Paper based : R200

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Education (BEd) : 31 July 2025

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care : 31 July 2025

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Online: Free

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University of Fort Hare

Applications Open

University of Fort Hare

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Closing: 31 October 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

Paper based : R120

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

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University of Kwazulu Natal

Applications Open

University of Kwazulu Natal

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Medicine : 30 June 2025

Application Fees

Online: R210

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University of the Western Cape

Applications Open

University of the Western Cape

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health : 31 August 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

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University of Mpumalanga

Applications Open

University of Mpumalanga

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Closing: 30 November 2025

Application Fees

Online: R150

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Walter Sisulu University

Applications Open

Walter Sisulu University

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Closing: 31 October 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

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Mangosuthu University of Technology

Applications Open

Mangosuthu University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Engineering(2nd semester) : 31 May 2024

Analytical Chemistry (2nd semester) : 31 May 2024

Application Fees

Online: R250

North West University

Applications Open

North West University

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Closing: 31 August 2025

BA in Graphic Design : 31 May 2025

BA in Music : 30 June 2026

Application Fees

Online: Free

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) : 30 June 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

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Stellenbosch University

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Stellenbosch University

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Sol Plaatje University

Applications Open

Sol Plaatje University

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Closing: 31 October 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

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University of Zululand

Applications Open

University of Zululand

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Closing: 31 October 2025

Application Fees

Online: R220

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University of Venda

Applications Open

University of Venda

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Closing: 26 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R100

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Rhodes University

Applications Open

Rhodes University

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R100

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University of Limpopo

Applications Open

University of Limpopo

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: R200

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Central University of Technology

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Central University of Technology

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Closing: 30 September 2025

Application Fees

Online: Free

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