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2023 Institution Application Dates

by Bianca
by Bianca

If you want to study next year, you need to start by applying. The first step is to find out the 2023 institution application dates.

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 2023.

NB: 2023 Institution 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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2023 UNIVERSITY APPLICATION DATES

If you are looking to apply to a South African University for 2023, 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. 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: April 2022

Applications Close:

  • MBChB applications: 31 May 2022 (NBT results must be available on or before the 31st of July 2022).
  • BRad – Bachelor of Radiography applications: 30 June 2022
  • Early applications (excluding MBChB & BRad): 04 August 2022
  • Late applications (excluding MBChB & BRad): 30 September 2022
  • International student applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2022
  • Student Housing applications: 30 September 2022

 > MORE ADMISSION DETAILS

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open:  01 May 2022

Applications Close:
Faculty specific. 

  • Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: These are non-selection programmes. As soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled, it will be closed for
    further applications.
  • Faculty of Education: 30 June 2022
  • Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: 30 June 2022
  • Faculty of Humanities: 30 June 2022
  • Faculty of Law: These are non-selection programmes. As soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled, it will be closed for
    further applications.
  • Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: These are non-selection programmes. As soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled, it will be closed for
    further applications.
  • Faculty of Theology and Religion:
  • These are non-selection programmes. As soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled, it will be closed for
    further applications.
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science: 30 June 2022

 > APPLY ONLINE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: May 2022

  • Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): 11 August 2022 – 15 October 2022
  • Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: 11 August 2022 – 15 October 2022
  • Master’s & doctoral qualifications: 08 September 2022 – 12 November 2022

 > APPLY FOR ADMISSION

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: April 2022

  • Undergraduates: April 2022 – 30 November 2022
  • Postgraduates: 01 September 2022 – 15 December 2022
  • Masters & PhD’s: 15 September 2022 – 06 November 2022

 > Application information

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 1 April 2022

Applications Close: 31 October 2022

 > APPLY TO UJ

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close:

  • Medicine: 30 June 2022
  • All other programmes: 30 September 2022

Faculty specific dates may apply. 

 > Apply to UKZN

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open:  01 April 2022

Applications Close:

  • Undergraduate applications: 31 July 2022

> Application information

APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING

Applications Open: 20 July 2022

Applications Close: 31 December 2022

> HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open for all programmes: 04 April 2022

All other important dates:

15 June 2022: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University.

31 July 2022:  Closing date for ​​​undergraduate programmes and residence applications​.

​30 November 2022: Applications close for Stellenbo​sch University financial assistance.

15 December 2022: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education

> APPLICATION DETAILS

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

> Application Information.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open:  April 2022

Applications Close: 29 October 2022

 > Application Information.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close:
Faculty specific. 

  • Non-selection courses: 31 August 2022
  • Music: 31 August 2022 – Also apply for an audition before the closing date
  • Graphic Design: 31 August 2022
  • Engineering: 31 August 2022
  • Occupational Hygiene: 31 August 2022
  • Urban and Regional planning: 31 August 2022
  • All other selection courses: 30 June 2022

 > LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close:

  • School of Clinical Medicine: 31 May 2022 
  • Bachelor of Architecture: 30 November 2022
  • Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics & Management: 30 September 2022  
  • Humanities: 31 July 2022
  • All non-selection programmes: 30 September 2022
  • Fine Arts: 01 September 2022

 > FIND OUT MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

 > LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open:  14 May 2022

Applications Close: 30 September 2022

 > APPLICATION INFO

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close:

  • 30 June 2022 (Faculty of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Arts in Film and TV)
  • 30 September 2022 (all other programmes, residence applications)   

 > APPLY TO WITS

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close:  30 November 2022

> Application Information

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 June 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

> FIND OUT MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

> Application Information

2023 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION DATES

Here are all the 2023 institution application dates for South African Technikons. Check out the closing dates, and get your application in on time! 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: June/July 2022

Applications Close:  End of October/November 2022

> APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close:  30 September 2022

> APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close:  30 September 2022

> HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: March 2022

Applications Close: November 2022

> STUDY AT CPUT

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

> STUDY AT VUT

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: February 2022

Applications Close: 30 September 2022

> LEARN MORE

2023 PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES

Application dates for private colleges in South Africa work a bit differently from other tertiary institutions. We have detailed how those dates are different. Here are the opening and closing dates for 2023 institution application dates for private colleges.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Applications close at different times, depending on the course you are applying for.

> FIND OUT MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close:  applications are open throughout the year.

> DISCOVER MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close:  applications are open at different times throughout the year.

> Find out more

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close:  applications are open at different times throughout the year.

> APPLY TO CITY VARSITY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: short courses start throughout the year so applications are open for different intakes.

> Application Information

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.

> DISCOVER MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.  

> APPLY TO THE ACADEMY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.

> More into on INTEC

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Contact Vega to confirm

> ONLINE APPLICATION

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.

> Application Information

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year. 

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Pre applications: Closes September – 24 December 2022

Registration Closes: 31 March 2023

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Application start twice a year: February and September. 

Applications close:

The application deadline for all candidates is:

    • 01 April 2022 for September intake
    • 18 October 2022 for February intake

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: You can apply for first or second semester, as well as part-time courses, throughout the year. 

> READ MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close:  applications are open at different times throughout the year.

> VISIT MASTERSTART

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for the January and July intakes.

> APPLY TODAY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.

> APPLY NOW

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.

> REGISTER NOW

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.

*Previously know as Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE).

> APPLY NOW

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year.

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.

> DISCOVER MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: are open throughout the year for different intakes.

> FIND OUT MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: you can apply throughout the year for various courses at different intakes.

> Application Information

2023 TVET COLLEGE APPLICATION DATES

Are you hoping to apply to study at a TVET college in South Africa? We have collected the 2023 institution application dates at TVET colleges to help you achieve that hope. 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.

> LEARN MORE

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 2022 for the first Semester.

> LEARN MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING

Applications Open: To be confirmed.

> ENQUIRE NOW

APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING

Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.

> APPLY TODAY
 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications are open throughout the year.

> APPLY TODAY
 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications are open throughout the year.

> APPLY TODAY
 

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close:

  • New Students: 26 November 2022
  • Returning students: 30 December 2022

> Application Information

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: November 2022

> APPLY ONLINE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year, depending on the course of study.

> FIND OUT MORE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: registration periods take place three times a year for trimester courses – January, April/May, August/September.

> APPLICATION PROCESS
 

APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING

Applications Close: 15 November 2022

> APPLICATION PROCESS
 
2023 institution application dates

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. 

So make sure to contact your institutions to confirm their 2023 application dates!

*The COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted this at certain TVET colleges. 

The key to making sure you can study in 2023 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!

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