On this page, you will find a list of universities in South Africa, together with the 2026 application dates (opening and closing dates) for each, and links to the relevant application pages.
Most of the universities in South Africa open their application window period form the 1st of April, until the 31st of October each year. Please apply on time to avoid any disappointment.
List of Universities 2026 Application Dates
| University | University Application Link & Prospectus | Opening Date | Closing Date | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | 2026 applications link for UCT | 2 April 2025 | 31 July 2025 | R100 (SADC) / R300 (non-SADC) |
| University of the Western Cape (UWC) | 2026 applications link for UWC | 2 April 2025 | 30 August 2025 (Dentistry), 30 September 2025 (Other) | FREE |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 2026 applications link for SU | 1 April 2025 | 31 July 2025 | R100 |
| University of Johannesburg (UJ) | 2026 applications link for UJ | 1 April 2025 | 1 October 2025 | FREE (online) / R200 (manual) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | 2026 applications link for CPUT | 13 May 2025 | 30 September 2025 | FREE (online) / R200 (manual) |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 2026 applications link for UP | 2 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 (Vet Science), 30 June 2025 (Other faculties) | R300 |
| University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) | 2026 applications link for WITS | 1 March 2025 | 30 June 2025 (Specific programmes), 30 September 2025 (Other) | R100 (SA citizens) / R700 (foreign citizens) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) | 2026 applications link for UKZN | 1 March 2025 | 30 June 2025 (Medicine), 30 September 2025 (Other programmes) | R210 (On-time SA) / R420 (Late SA) / R490 (International) |
| Rhodes University (RU) | 2026 applications link for RU | 1 May 2025 | 30 September 2025 | R100 |
| University of South Africa (UNISA) | 2026 applications link for UNISA | 1 September 2025 | 1 January 2026 | R135 |
| North-West University (NWU) | 2026 applications link for NWU | 2 April 2025 | 28 June 2025 / 30 August 2025 | FREE |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 2026 applications link for UFS | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | FREE |
| Nelson Mandela University (NMU) | 2026 applications link for NMU | 1 April 2025 | Varies by programme | FREE (SA citizens) / R500 (International) |
| Durban University of Technology (DUT) | 2026 applications link for DUT | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | R250 (SA) / R300 (International) |
| University of Limpopo (UL) | 2026 applications link for UL | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | R200 (SA) / R750 (International) |
| Walter Sisulu University (WSU) | 2026 applications link for WSU | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 (Health), 31 October 2025 (Other) | FREE |
| University of Fort Hare (UFH) | 2026 applications link for UFH | 1 June 2025 | 30 September 2025 | FREE (online) / R120 (manual SA) / R500 (manual International) |
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | 2026 application link for CUT | 13 May 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) | 2026 application link for MUT | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| Sol Plaatje University (SPU) | 2026 application link for SPU | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) | 2026 application link for TUT | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| University of Mpumalanga (UMP) | 2026 application link for UMP | 1 June 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| University of Venda (UNIVEN) | 2026 application link for UNIVEN | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| University of Zululand (UNIZULU) | 2026 application link for UNIZULU | 1 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
| Vaal University of Technology (VUT) | 2026 application link for VUT | 1 May 2025 | 30 September 2025 | |
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