By | April 3, 2025

Universities Application For 2026 In South Africa | Opening & Closing Dates

For the 2026 academic year, South African universities generally open applications between April and July 2025, with most closing by October 31, 2025, though some courses may have earlier deadlines, so check each university’s specific dates

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

  • Application Timeline:
    • Most universities open applications between April and July 2025. 
    • Many universities close applications by October 31, 2025. 
    • Check individual university websites: for specific deadlines, as some courses may have earlier deadlines. 

University of Cape Town UCT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of South Africa UNISA Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of the Free State UFS Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Fort Hare UFH Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

North-West University NWU Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of the Witwatersrand Wits Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Durban University of Technology DUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Pretoria UP Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Zululand Unizulu Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Stellenbosch University Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Central University of Technology CUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of the Western Cape UWC Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Rhodes University Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Vaal University of Technology VUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Nelson Mandela University NMU Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Mangosuthu University of Technology MUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Venda Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Johannesburg UJ Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Walter Sisulu University WSU Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of Limpopo UL Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

University Of Mpumalanga Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

Other Applications Ongoing In South Africa

2026 Intake: Application for Military Skills Development System (MSDS)

Center For Human Rights LLM HRDA: How to Apply (Class of 2026)

WCED Admission 2025/2026 For Grade R, 1 & 8

DHET Funda Germany Scholarship Programme 2025/2026