University & University of Technology 2023 Application Deadlines
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If you intend to study towards a formal qualification at a public University or University of Technology, for the 2023 academic year, you should start applying now for admission.
* Please note: Institutions reserve the right to change their application dates, entry criteria, and application fees. The information below was compiled by SA Bursaries in May 2022 and may be subject to change.
Scroll down to find your university (which has been listed in alphabetical order):
List of Universities & Universities closing dates for the 2023 adademic year:
1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes: 29 July 2022, 31 August 2022 & 30 September 2022, dependent on programme and whether applicant is an SA citizen or not (see dates here)
- Postgraduate programmes: 31 August 2022 & 15 March 2023 (non-SA citizens), 30 September 2022 & 15 March 2023 (SA citizens)
Application Fees:
- South African citizens & International students: R100
- Late applications: R150
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 959 6767
Tel: 086 123 2788
2. Central University of Technology (CUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 September 2022
Application Fees:
No application fee
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
3. Durban University of Technology (DUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R250
- South African citizens – late applications: R470
- International students: R300
- International students – late applications: R580
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 031 373 5005
4.Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R200
- South African citizens – late applications: R400
- International students: R250
- International students – late applications: R500
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 031 907 7181
5. Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- MBChB applications close: 30 June 2022
- BRad – Bachelor of Radiography applications close: 30 June 2022
- Early applications close (excluding MBChB & BRad): 4 August 2022
- Late applications close (excluding MBChB & BRad): 30 September 2022
- International student applications close (excluding MBChB): 30 September 2022
- Student Housing applications close: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African students: NO application fee
- International students: R500 application fee
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
International application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 1111
6. North-West University (NWU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Non-selection courses: 31 August 2022
- Music: 31 August 2022
- 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
- Honours & Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates: vary between programmes and faculties
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: NO application fee
- International students: R575
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 018 285 4320
Tel: 018 285 4320 (Undergraduate enquiries)
Tel: 018 389 2252, 018 389 2272 (Mahikeng Campus) / 018 285 2692, 018 285 2715 (Potchefstroom Campus) / 016 910 3114, 016 910 3154 (Vanderbijlpark Campus)
7. Rhodes University (RU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes: 30 November 2022
- Postgraduates: 15 December 2022
- Masters & PhD’s: 6 November 2022
Application Fees:
R100
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (046) 603 8217
General queries:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (046) 603 8111
8. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes: 29 July 2022
- Postgraduate programmes: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
R200
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 013 002 0001
9. Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 November 2022
Application Fees:
NO application fee.
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 053 491 0000
10. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
15 June 2022, 31 July 2022 & 30 September 2022, depending on programme see application dates here
Application Fees:
R240
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 086 110 2421
11. University of Cape Town (UCT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes: 31 July 2022
- Postgraduate programmes containing coursework: 31 October 2022
- Semester Study Abroad Programmes: 31 October 2022 and 30 April 2023
- GSB Exchange Programmes – MBA Exchange: 15 May 2022 & 15 November 2022, MIM Exchange – 1 July 2022 & 15 November 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R100
- International citizens (outside of the SADC region): $300
- South African citizens Graduate School of Business (GSB): R1750
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel:021 650 9111
12. University of Fort Hare (UFH)
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Applications Closing Dates:
November 2022
Application Fees:
R120
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Alice Campus:
Tel: 040 602 2011
Bhisho Campus:
Tel: 040 608 3407
East London:
Tel: 043 704 7000
13. University of Johannesburg (UJ)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes: 30 September 2022
- Student accommodation: 30 September 2022
- Postgraduate programmes (all postgraduate programmes, except for programmes listed below): 31 October 2022
- Faculty of Education (BEd Hons Educational Psychology, MEd Educational Psychology): 24 June 2022
- Faculty of Humanities (MA Clinical Psychology, MA Counselling Psychology): 8 July 2022
- Faculty of Education (Postgraduate Certificate In Education (PGCE)): 31 August 2022
- Faculty of Humanities (BA Hons in Psychology, BSc Hons in Psychology): 30 September 2022
- College of Business and Economics: 30 September 2022
- Faculty of Engineering (MEng/MPhil in Engineering Management (Course work)): 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
NO application fee.
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Contact form: https://www.uj.ac.za/chat-with-a-consultant/
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (011) 559 4555
14. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Medicine: 30 June 2022
- All other programmes: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R200
- International students: $146
- South African citizens – late application: R400
- SADC and Africa students: R470
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (031) 260 1111
General queries:
Email:[email protected]
Tel:(031) 260 8596
15. University of Limpopo (UL)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 November 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R200
- International students: R750
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Enrolement Management:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 015 268 3332
16. University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
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Applications Closing Dates:
To be confirmed (applications open 1 June 2022)
Application Fees:
- South African citizens & citizens of other SADC countries: R150
- Students from other African Countries: R350
- International students (outside of Africa): R500
Undergraduate application information: TBC
Postgraduate application information: TBC
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 013 002 0001
17. University of Pretoria (TUKS)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Faculty of Education: 30 June 2022
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: 30 June 2022
- Faculty of Health Sciences: 30 June 2022
- Faculty of Humanities: 30 June 2022
- Faculty of Veterinary Science: 30 June 2022
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: non-selection programmes – applications will be closed as soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled
- Faculty of Law: non-selection programmes – applications will be closed as soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: non-selection programmes – applications will be closed as soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled
- Faculty of Theology and Religion: non-selection programmes – applications will be closed as soon as study spaces for these programmes are filled
Application Fees:
R300 (free if your household income is equal to or lower than R150 000 per annum).
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 420 3111
18. University of South Africa (UNISA)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): 15 October 2022
- Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: 15 October 2022
- Master’s & doctoral qualifications: 12 November 2022
Application Fees:
R120 for online applications
Undergraduate application information
Honours & Postgraduate application information
Masters & Doctoral application information
Short Learning Programmes application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 012 481 2731
General Information:
Email: [email protected]
Tel:012 481 2813
19. Stellenbosch University (Maties)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Undergraduate programmes and residence applications: 31 July 2022
- Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education): 15 December 2022
Application Fees:
R100
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 9111
20. University of the Free State (UFS)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Sciences: 31 May 2022
- Architecture, Biokinetics, Dietetics, Nursing, Social Work, Sport Coaching: 31 July 2022
- All Access Programmes on the South Campus and the sub-regions: 31 August 2022
- International undergraduate applications: 31 August 2022
- All non-selection programmes: 30 September 2022
- Applications from students transferring from other tertiary institutions: 30 September 2022
- Community Development (Qwaqwa Campus only): 30 September 2022
- Construction Economics and Management (Full-time): 30 September 2022
- Construction Management (Compact Learning): 30 September 2022
- Drama and Theatre Arts: 30 September 2022
- Forensic Sciences: 30 September 2022
- Geology: 30 September 2022
- Music: 30 September 2022
- Physics with Engineering Sciences: 30 September 2022
- Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning): 30 September 2022
- Fine Arts: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
NO application fee
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 051 401 9111
21. University of the Western Cape (UWC)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- BA Honours Sport Recreation and Exercise Science, BA Honours in Biokinetics and BSC Honours Biokinetics: 31 July 2022
- Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health as well as School of Government postgraduate degrees: 31 August 2022
- All other programmes: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
NO application fee
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 959 3900/01
22. University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
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Applications Closing Dates:
- Faculty of Health Sciences (all programmes); Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology; BA Film and TV: 30 June 2022
- All other programmes: 30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R100
- Foreign citizens: R700
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Tel: 011 717 1888
23. University of Venda (UniVen)
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Applications Closing Dates:
31 December 2022
Application Fees:
R100
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 015 962 8882
General:
Email:[email protected]
Tel: 015 962 8000
24. Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 September 2022
Application Fees:
- South African citizens: R100
- International students: R110
- Late applications: R150
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 016 950 9000
25. Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
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Applications Closing Dates:
30 November 2022
Application Fees:
NO application fee
Undergraduate application information
Postgraduate application information
Contact details:
Admissions/Applications (Mthatha Campus):
Tel: 047 502 2844
(Butterworth Campus):
Tel: 047 401 6254
