It’s time to apply for study at one of South Africa’s 26 universities for the 2025 academic year. To increase your chances of getting accepted into your desired course and university, it’s crucial to apply early. University applications are very important, and we are here to provide you with the information and guidance you need to succeed.
Universities Open For 2025 Applications
Several universities in South Africa are opening applications for the 2025 academic year. Here are a few:
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Application Fee: R200 for paper applications; online applications are free
- Campuses: 4
- Prospectus: UJ Prospectus 2025
- Apply Here: University of Johannesburg Online Application
Witwatersrand University (Wits)
- Deadline: Applications close in August 2024.
- Fee: The application fee is R100.
- Campuses: There are 5 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the Wits 2025 prospectus.
- Apply: Apply online at the University of Witwatersrand’s website.
University of Cape Town (UCT):
- Applications Open: Mid-April 2024
- Website: uct.ac.za
University of Pretoria (UP):
- Deadline: Applications close on June 30, 2024.
- Fee: If your household income is below R150,000 per year, the application fee is waived. You’ll need to provide proof of income for the past 12 months. If your household income is above R150,000 per year, you’ll need to pay the application fee.
- Campuses: There are 7 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the UP Prospectus 2025.
- Apply: Apply online at the University of Pretoria’s website.
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Deadline: Applications close in August 2024.
- Fee: The application fee is R240.
- Campuses: There are 9 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the TUT 2025 Prospectus.
- Apply: Apply online at the Tshwane University of Technology’s website.
University of ZuluLand (UniZulu)
- Deadline: Applications close in September 2024.
- Fee: The application fee is R250 through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
- Campuses: There are 2 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the UniZulu Prospectus 2025.
- Apply: Apply online at the University of Zululand’s website.
University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN):
- Deadline: Applications close in September 2024.
- Fee: The application fee is R250 through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
- Campuses: There are 5 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the UKZN Prospectus 2025.
- Apply: Apply online at the University of KwaZulu Natal’s website.
Durban University of Technology (DUT):
- Deadline: Applications close in September 2024.
- Fee: The application fee is R250 through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
- Campuses: There are 5 campuses.
- Prospectus: You can find the DUT Prospectus 2025.
- Apply: Apply online at the Durban University of Technology’s website.