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.
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
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
University of Pretoria (TUKS)
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
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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
Rhodes University
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
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 1 April 2022
Applications Close: 31 October 2022
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
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.
University of Cape Town (UCT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close:
- Undergraduate applications: 31 July 2022
University of Venda (UniVen)
APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING
Applications Open: 20 July 2022
Applications Close: 31 December 2022
Stellenbosch University
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 Stellenbosch University financial assistance.
15 December 2022: Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education
Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
University of Fort Hare (UFH)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: April 2022
Applications Close: 29 October 2022
North West University (NWU)
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
University of the Free State (UFS)
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
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 14 May 2022
Applications Close: 30 September 2022
University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
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)
University of Limpopo (UL)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 June 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
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!
Central University of Technology (CUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: June/July 2022
Applications Close: End of October/November 2022
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 September 2022
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 September 2022
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: March 2022
Applications Close: November 2022
Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: 01 April 2022
Applications Close: 30 November 2022
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Open: February 2022
Applications Close: 30 September 2022
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.
Boston City Campus
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: Applications close at different times, depending on the course you are applying for.
Lyceum Correspondence College
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
eta College
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
City Varsity
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
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.
CodeSpace Academy
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
Damelin Correspondence
APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year.
Regent Business School
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Pre applications: Closes September – 24 December 2022
Registration Closes: 31 March 2023
EHL - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
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
Central Technical College (CTC)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply for first or second semester, as well as part-time courses, throughout the year.
MasterStart
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open at different times throughout the year.
ICESA Education
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for the January and July intakes.
Oxbridge Academy
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: the application process is open at different times throughout the year.
Eduvos
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: applications are open throughout the year for different intakes.
*Previously know as Pearson Institute of Higher Education (PIHE).
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
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.
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.
Boland TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: registration is open at different times throughout the year, depending on the course of study.
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 2022 for the first Semester.
Lovedale TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING
Coastal TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Central Johannesburg TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close:
- New Students: 26 November 2022
- Returning students: 30 December 2022
False Bay TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Tshwane North TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
College of Cape Town
APPLICATION STATUS: AWAITING
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!
