Sol Plaatje University (SPU)

About

Welcome to the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) institution page! SPU is situated in the Northern Cape. They have 2 campuses in the heart of Kimberly and offer a variety of programmes.  

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Applications Close: November annually

APPLICATION FEES

  • There is no application fee.

Do I Need to Write the NBTs? →Yes

Remember to: Calculate your APS

Qualification Cost Range per Annum

The various courses and degrees offered by SPU all have different tuition costs. 

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HOW TO APPLY

Step 1:  Complete your application form online.

Step 2: Attach/upload all supporting documents.

Step 3: Complete a student accommodation form if you need to organise living arrangements. 

View a detailed breakdown of how to apply to SPU.

Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address here.

CONTACT DETAILS

Have questions about your application?

Email:  applications@spu.ac.za
Tel:
053 491 0000

Need to find the institution?

Physical Address:
10 Jan Smuts Blvd
Civic Centre
Kimberley
8300

QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER

SPU offers various faculties, all of which offer their own degrees or diplomas.

  • School of Economic & Management Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Natural & Applied Sciences 
  • School of Humanities

Read the SPU’s prospectus for all of the information and courses available regarding each faculty.

Don’t meet the minimum requirements? There’s still hope.