Application timeline
Key dates for the 2026/2027 admission cycle. Verify on official sites — dates may change.
Universities
UNISA undergraduate applications
UNISA
UCT undergraduate applications
University of Cape Town
Wits undergraduate applications
University of the Witwatersrand
Health sciences and architecture often close 30 June.
UP undergraduate applications
University of Pretoria
UJ undergraduate applications
University of Johannesburg
Stellenbosch undergraduate applications
Stellenbosch University
NWU undergraduate applications
North-West University
Selection programmes may close earlier (often 30 June).
UKZN undergraduate applications
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Apply via CAO (cao.ac.za). Medicine and health sciences close 30 June.
NMU undergraduate applications
Nelson Mandela University
MBChB, pharmacy, nursing and radiography close earlier (typically 30 June).
CPUT undergraduate applications
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Health sciences and some faculties have earlier closing dates.
TUT undergraduate applications
Tshwane University of Technology
DUT undergraduate applications
Durban University of Technology
Apply via CAO (cao.ac.za).
UFS undergraduate applications
University of the Free State
MBChB and health sciences close 31 May; nursing and social work often 31 July.
UNIVEN undergraduate applications
University of Venda
SPU undergraduate applications
Sol Plaatje University
Late applications may be considered if space remains.
WSU undergraduate applications
Walter Sisulu University
Late placement may be available for applicants meeting minimum APS.
Rhodes undergraduate applications
Rhodes University
Highly selective — apply early for residence consideration.
UWC undergraduate applications
University of the Western Cape
Free to apply. Dentistry and oral health programmes close 31 August.
TVET colleges
False Bay TVET applications
False Bay TVET College
Apply directly at falsebay.org.za. NCV and NATED programmes; late applications if space allows.
Ekurhuleni East TVET applications
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Apply directly at eec.edu.za.
Coastal KZN TVET applications
Coastal KZN TVET College
Apply directly at coastalkzn.co.za.
South Cape TVET applications
South Cape TVET College
Apply directly at sccollege.co.za.
Orbit TVET applications
Orbit TVET College
Apply directly at orbit.co.za.
Umfolozi TVET applications
Umfolozi TVET College
Apply directly at umfolozicollege.co.za.
West Coast TVET applications
West Coast TVET College
Apply directly at westcoastcollege.co.za.
Funding
NSFAS bursary applications
NSFAS
Apply early — funding is not automatic.
General
CAO (KZN universities)
Central Applications Office
UKZN, DUT, UNIZULU and other KZN institutions via cao.ac.za.
NSC results release (expected)
DBE / IEB
Use final results to confirm eligibility before accepting offers.