If you want to study next year, you need to start by applying. The first step is to find out the different institution application dates for 2022.
Applying for tertiary studies can be challenging, from finding out the application dates to collecting all of the documents required. To help you on the way we have collected all of the South African tertiary institution application dates for 2022.
NB: Application dates may vary and/or change due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Institutions reserve the right to change these dates. Confirmation should be sought from the appropriate institution for the dates as these may have changed from the time of publication of this article.
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2022 UNIVERSITY APPLICATION DATES
If you are looking to apply to a South African University for 2022, we have collected the application opening and closing dates for every University in South Africa.
Find out when applications for your desired university close in order to make sure that you apply on time.
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 3 May 2021
Applications Close:
- MBChB applications: 31 June 2021 (NBT results must be available on or before the 31st of July 2021).
- Early applications (excluding MBChB): 5 August 2021
- Late applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2021
- International student applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2021
- Student Housing applications: 30 September 2021
University of Fort Hare (UFH)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 July 2021
Applications Close: 29 October 2021
University of Pretoria (Tuks)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 May 2021
Applications Close:
Faculty specific.
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: 30 September 2021
- Faculty of Education: 30 September 2021
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: 30 September 2021 (Bsc Architecture – 31 July 2021)
- Faculty of Humanities: 30 September 2021 (31 July 2021 – BA Audiology, BA Speech-Language Pathology, BA Information Design)
- Faculty of Law: 30 September 2021
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: 30 September 2021
- Faculty of Theology and Religion: 30 September 2021
- Faculty of Veterinary Science: 31 July 2021
North West University (NWU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 15 April 2021
Applications Close:
Faculty specific.
- Non-selection courses: 30 September 2021
- Music: 31 August 2021 – Also apply for an audition before the closing date
- Graphic Design: 31 August 2021
- Engineering: 30 September 2021
- Occupational Hygiene: 30 September 2021
- Urban and Regional planning: 30 September 2021
- Pharmacy: 31 July 2021
- All other selection courses: 31 July 2021
University of South Africa (UNISA)
APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING
Applications Open:
- Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): 11 August 2021
- Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: 11 August 2021
- Master’s & doctoral qualifications: 8 September 2021
Applications Close:
- Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): 15 October 2021
- Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: 15 October 2021
- Master’s & doctoral qualifications: 12 November 2021
University of the Free State (UFS)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April
Applications Close:
- 31 May 2020 (Health Sciences programmes apart from Nursing)
- 31 July 2020 (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Nursing)
- 30 September 2020 (all non-selection programmes)
- 1 November 2020 (Fine Arts)
Rhodes University
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: March 2021
Applications Close:
- 31 July 2021 (Undergraduates)
- 31 October 2021 (Postgraduates)
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: May 2021
Applications Close:
- 28 September 2021 (Health Sciences faculty)
- 31 October 2021 (Other faculties)
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2020
Applications Close:
- 30 November 2021 (Undergraduates)
- 15 December 2021 (Post-graduates & Honours)
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 15 May 201
Applications Close:
- Bachelor of Dentisty and Bachelor of Oral Health: 31 August 2021
- All other faculty programmes: 30 September 2021
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2021
Applications Close:
- Medicine: 30 June 2021
- All other programmes: 30 September 2021
Faculty specific dates may apply.
University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2021
Applications Close:
- 30 June 2021 (Faculty of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Arts in Film and TV)
- 30 September 2021 (all other programmes, residence applications)
University of Cape Town (UCT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 May 2021
Applications Close:
- Undergraduate applications: 31 August 2021
University of Limpopo (UL)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2021
Applications Close:
- MBChB Programme: 28 September 2021
- All other undergraduate programmes: 30 October 2020
University of Venda (UniVen)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: May 2021
Applications Close: 30 November 2021
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 June 2021
Applications Close:
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching: 30 September 2021
- All programmes: 30 November 2021
- Masters programmes: 15 January 2022
Stellenbosch University
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 06 April 2021
Applications Close:
- 31 July 2021 (Undergraduates, residence applications)
- 01 August 2021 (University Financial Assistance)
University of Zululand (UniZulu)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 31 May 2021
Applications Close:
30 August 2020 (Social Work)
30 September 2020 (Nursing Science)
31 October 2020 (all other programmes)
2021 dates have not been released by the institution yet, please use 2020’s dates as a guide until these are confirmed or alternatively contact the institution directly.
Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2021
Applications Close: 30 Novermber 2021
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 06 April 2021
Applications Close:
- Friday, 30 July 2021: B Radiography, B Dental Surgery, B Pharmacy, B Dental Therapy, MBChB, BSc Physiotherapy
- Friday, 30 July 2021: BSc, BSc Diet, B Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, B Occupational Therapy, B Oral Hygiene, B Nursing Sciences
2022 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DATES
Here are all the 2022 application dates for South African Technikons. Check out the closing dates, and get your application in on time!
Central University of Technology (CUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: May 2021
Applications Close:
- International Applications: 29 October 2021.
- South African Applications: 30 November 2021.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 May 2021
Applications Close:
- 31 August 2021 (Design programmes)
- 30 September 2021 (all other programmes)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 15 April 2021
Applications Close:
- 31 November 2021
Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2021
Applications Close: 31 November 2021
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2021
Applications Close: 30 September 2021
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2021
Applications Close: 30 November 2021
2022 PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES
Application dates for private colleges in South Africa work a bit differently to other tertiary institutions. We have detailed how those dates are different. Here are the opening and closing dates for 2022 private college application dates.
Boston City Campus
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: Applications close at different times, depending on the course you are applying for.
EHL - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
APPLICATION STATUS: ClOSED
Applications Close:
- 1 April 2021 (Singapore, Yangon, Dehli/Bangalore/Mumbai)
- 1 May 2021 (Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, Bangkok, Dehli/Bangalore/Mumbai)
Lyceum Correspondence College
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Central Technical College (CTC)
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply for first or second semester, as well as part-time courses, throughout the year.
eta College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
MasterStart
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
City Varsity
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
ICESA Education
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for the January and July intakes.
City Varsity Online
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: short courses start throughout the year so applications are open for different intakes.
Inscape
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Oxbridge Academy
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
CodeSpace Academy
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Damelin Correspondence
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Dermatech
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year for various courses at different intakes.
2022 TVET COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES
Are you hoping to apply to study at a TVET college in South Africa? We have collected the 2022 TVET college application dates to help you achieve that hope.
Buffalo City TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
Likely to be in September or October 2021 for the first Semester.
Northlink TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
Lovedale TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
False Bay TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Tshwane North TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
A helpful note: Most South African TVET colleges are open to applications throughout the year. There are different intake and registration periods for each trimester.
*The COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted this at certain TVET colleges.
The key to making sure you can study in 2022 is to apply on time! Start planning now for your applications to ensure you are able to start your tertiary studies next year.
We are wishing you Good luck!
