2025 Institution Application Dates

by Staff Reporter

Getting into college or university can be tough, from figuring out when to apply to gathering all the necessary papers. To make things easier, we’ve gathered a list of the institution application dates for 2025.

Note: These dates are subject to change and may differ from the time of publication of this article. We recommend that you confirm with your relevant institution for the most up-to-date information.

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2025 institution application dates

2025 University Application Dates

If you’re planning to apply to a university in South Africa in 2025, don’t worry! We’ve gathered application dates for universities across South Africa, so you don’t have to search for them.

Just remember to find out when applications for your chosen university end so that you can send in your application before the deadline.

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • MBChB applications: 30 June 2024
  • BRad – Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) & Bachelor of Radiography (BRad) applications: 30 June 2024
  • Early applications (excluding MBChB & BRad): 2 August 2024
  • Late applications (excluding MBChB, BPharm & BRad): 30 September 2024
  • International student applications (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2024
  • Student Housing applications: 30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open:  2 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • Faculty of Veterinary Science: 31 May 2024
  • All other faculties: 30 June 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (TUKS)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 21 August 2024 

  • Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): August 2024 – October 2024
  • Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: August 2024 – 15 October 2024
  • Master’s & doctoral qualifications: September 2024 – November 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNISA

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • Undergraduates: 30 September 2024
  • Postgraduates: 15 November 2024
  • Masters & PhD’s: 15 November 2024

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 > APPLY TO RHODES UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close: 31 October 2024

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 > APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (UJ)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • Medicine: 30 June 2024
  • All other programmes: 30 September 2024

Faculty specific dates may apply. 

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 > APPLY TO UKZN

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open:  2 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • Undergraduate applications: 31 July 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 8 May 2024

Applications Close: 26 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF VENDA (UNIVEN)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open for all programmes: 1 April 2024

Other important dates:

  • 31 July 2024: Applications open for financial assistance at Stellenbosch University.
  • 31 July 2024:  Closing date for ​​​undergraduate programmes and residence applications​.
  • ​30 November 2024: Applications close for Stellenbo​sch University financial assistance.
  • 26 January 2024Applications close for Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education

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 > APPLY TO STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (MATIES)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: April annually

Applications Close: November annually

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 > APPLY TO SOL PLAATJIE UNIVERSITY (SPU)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open:  April annually

Applications Close: November annually

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE (UFH)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: April 2024

Applications Close:

EDUCATION PROGRAMMES:

  • Bachelor of Education (BEd): 30 June 2024
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd) Honours: 30 June 2024
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): 30 June 2024
  • Advanced Diploma in Education (ADE): 31 August 2024
  • Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT): 31 August 2024
  • Diploma in Grade R: 31 August 2024
  • PGDIP in Education Management and Leadership: 31 August 2024
  • PGDIP in Special Needs Education: 31 August 2024

THEOLOGY

  • Bachelor of Divinity: 30 September 2024
  • BTh in Christian Ministry: 30 May 2024
  • Bachelor of Theology: Hons: 30 May 2024

NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: 31 August 2024

ENGINEERING

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering: 31 August 2024
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology (with Nuclear Technology Management): 31 August 2024
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology: 31 August 2024

HUMANITIES

  • BA in Public Governance and Policing: 31 August 2024

ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management: 31 August 2024

LABOUR LAW

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law: 31 August 2024

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 > APPLY TO NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close:

31 May 2024

  • MB ChB
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Radiation Sciences

31 July 2024

  • Architecture
  • Biokinetics
  • Dietetics
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Sport Coaching

31 August 2024

  • All Access Programmes offered on the South Campus and the sub-regions
  • International undergraduate applications

30 September 2024

  • All non-selection programmes
  • Applications from students transferring from other tertiary institutions
    (for non-selection)
  • Community Development (Qwaqwa Campus only)
  • Construction Economics and Management (Full-time)
  • Construction Management (Compact Learning)
  • Drama and Theatre Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Geology
  • Music
  • Physics with Engineering Sciences
  • Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: 2 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • Faculty of Health Sciences: 30 September 2024
  • International Applicants: 30 September 2024
  • RSA Applications: 31 October 2024

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 > APPLY TO WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open2 April 2024

Applications Close: 30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE (UWC)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Close:

  • 30 June 2024 (Faculty of Health Sciences; Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology; BA Film and TV)
  • 30 September 2024: All other university programmes
  • 30 September 2024 (all other programmes; residence applications)   

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND (WITS)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: March 2024

Applications Close:  30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO (UL)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Open: June 2024

Applications Close: November 2024

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 > APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA (UM)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 2 April 2024

Applications Close:

  • 31 July 2024 (undergraduate programmes)
  • 30 August 2024 (postgraduate programmes)

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 > APPLY TO SMU

2025 University of Technology Application Dates

If you’re a student looking to study for a degree or diploma at a South African university of technology, it’s vital to know the application and closing dates. This ensures you don’t miss your chance!

Here are the 2025 application dates for South African universities of technology. Make sure you note the closing dates and submit your application before it’s too late.

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications OpenMay 2024

Applications Close:  September 2024

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 > APPLY TO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CUT)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Close:  30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TUT)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close:  

  • Faculty of Engineering: 30 September 2024
  • Faculty of Engineering: 31 May 2024
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences: 30 September 2024
  • Analytical Chemistry: 31 May 2024
  • Faculty of Management Sciences: 30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: June annually

Applications Close: September 2024

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 > APPLY TO CPUT

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 April 2024

Applications Close: 30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Applications Open: 1 March 2024

Applications Close: 30 September 2024

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 > APPLY TO DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

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2025 Private College Application Dates

Private colleges in South Africa have a unique schedule for their application dates compared to other higher education institutions in the country. Here, you’ll find details about these dates, along with the opening and closing dates for 2025 applications at South African private colleges.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Boston City Campus are open at different times throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO BOSTON CITY CAMPUS

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for eta College are open at different times throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO ETA COLLEGE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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> APPLY TO INSCAPE

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

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

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> APPLY TO CODESPACE ACADEMY

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Intec College are open throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO INTEC COLLEGE

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Contact Vega to confirm when applications close.

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> APPLY TO VEGA

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Rosebank College are open throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO ROSEBANK COLLEGE

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Mancosa are open throughout the year. 

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> APPLY TO MANCOSA

APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED

Application start twice a year: February and September. 

Applications close:

The application deadline for all candidates is:

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

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> APPLY TO EHL

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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> APPLY TO CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (CTC)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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> APPLY TO MASTERSTART

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Open Learning Group (OLG) are open throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO OPEN LEARNING GROUP (OLG)

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Oxbridge Academy are open at different times throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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

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> APPLY TO EDUVOS

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology are open throughout the year.

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> APPLY TO RICHFIELD GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA) are open throughout the year for various courses at different intakes.

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> APPLY TO HFPA FITNESS ACADEMY

2025 TVET College Application Dates

If you’re interested in studying at a TVET college in South Africa, you’re in luck! Many TVET colleges in the country have started accepting applications for 2025.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications Close: Applications for Capricorn TVET College are open throughout the year.

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APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Application Dates: Applications for Ekurhuleni East TVET College are open throughout the year.

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

 

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications for Coastal TVET College are open throughout the year.

 

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications for Eastcape Midlands TVET College are open throughout the year.

 

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications for Goldfields TVET College are open throughout the year.

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APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

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APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

Applications Close:

  • Registration takes place 3 times a year for trimester courses: January, April/May, August/September.
 

APPLICATION STATUS: ALWAYS OPEN

Applications for Ekurhuleni West TVET College are open throughout the year.

 

Many TVET colleges accept applications all year round! However, they have various registration periods and intake dates for each trimester. It’s crucial to contact your preferred college to confirm the application dates for 2025.

It’s wise to double-check with the TVET college to avoid missing any deadlines. Feel free to reach out to them via phone or email to ensure you have the correct information and are on the right path!

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Final Thoughts

Your opportunity to study in 2025 greatly depends on one crucial thing: applying on time! That’s why it’s essential to begin planning and getting ready for your applications now. This helps you avoid any last-minute stress and ensures a seamless application process.

By starting early and giving yourself plenty of time to prepare and apply, you’re increasing your chances of beginning your studies next year.

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