Applications Now Open for ALL Public Universities 2021

If you still want to apply to Universities for the 2023 academic year, you will discover all the information you will need on application closing dates here.

Do you want to apply to University but are unsure of the application closing dates? Here you will find the important University application closing dates.

Application Closing Dates For Universities In South Africa

Here we will cover the application closing dates for most of the Universities in each province in South Africa.

Universities In Gauteng

Below are the application closing dates for Universities in Gauteng.

University Of Witwatersrand

Here are the application closing dates for the University of Witwatersrand:

  • 30 June 2022:
    1. Faculty of Health Sciences (all programmes)
    2. Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Audiology
    3. Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
    4. Bachelor of Arts in Film and TV
  • 30 September 2022 – All other University programmes
  • 30 September 2022 – Residence applications

University Of Pretoria

Prospective students should have applied to the University of Pretoria from:

  • 1 April- 30 June 2022

Although there was a general application closing date for Undergraduate Programmes, the University of Pretoria also has Non-Selection Programmes

As soon as spaces for these programmes are filled, the university will no longer accept and process applications for specific faculties.

View the the selection and non-selection undergraduate programmes here.

University Of Johannesburg

Here are the opening and closing dates for the University of Johannesburg:

  • Midday on 31 October 2022: Undergraduate Programmes and student accommodation 

Tshwane University Of Technology

Here are the important application dates for Tshwane University of Technology:

  • 01 April 2022: Application opening date
  • 30 September 2022: Application closing date

Vaal University Of Technology

Vaal University of Technology’s application cut-off date for the 2023 academic year was on 30 September 2022.

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Here are the application opening and closing dates for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University:

  • 25 April 2022: Opening date for all applications
  • 29 July 2022: Closing date for Undergraduate Programmes
  • 30 September 2022: Closing date for Postgraduate Programmes

Universities In The Western Cape

Here you will find the application opening and closing dates for Universities in the Western Cape.

University Of Cape Town

Below are the application opening and closing dates for the University of Cape Town (UCT).

  • 1 April 2022: Application opening date
  • 31 July 2022: Application closing date

Stellenbosch University

Here are the application opening and closing dates to note for Stellenbosch University:

  • 4 April: Applications ​​​​open for Undergraduate Programmes
  • 15 June: Applications open for financial aid at Stellenbosch University
  • 31 July: Closing date for ​​​Undergraduate Programmes and applications for student accommodation
  • ​30 November: Application closing date for financial assistance from Stellenbo​sch University
  • 26 January: Application closing date for Diplomas in Public Accountability (Stellenbosch University School of Public Leadership​)

University Of The Western Cape

These are the application closing dates for the University of the Western Cape:

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology

Here are the closing dates for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology:

  • 20 April 2022: Closing date for applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • 29 July 2022: Applications close for Nursing and all BEd Programmes
  • 30 September 2022: Applications for all Programmes close

Universities In Kwazulu-Natal

Below are the application closing dates for Universities in KwaZulu-Natal.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Here are the application closing dates for the University of KwaZulu-Natal:

  • 30 June 2022: Closing date for Undergraduate Medicine Programmes
  • 30 September 2022: Closing date for all other programmes 

Durban University of Technology

These are the closing dates for applications to Durban University of Technology:

  • 30 September 2022: closing date for all applications

Although there is a general closing date for applications, some Undergraduate Programmes have earlier deadlines. 

Keep an eye on the DUT website so that you do not miss any application deadline dates.

University of Zululand

Below you will find the closing dates for applications to the University of Zululand:

  • 30 August 2022: Application opening date
  • 31 October 2022: Application closing date

Mangosuthu University of Technology

These are the application opening dates for Mangosuthu University of Technology:

  • 31 May 2022: Closing date for second-trimester applications for Engineering and Analytical Chemistry Faculties (for the 2022 academic year)
  • 30 October 2022: Closing date for applications to first semester applications for the Faculty of Engineering, Natural Sciences and Management Sciences

Universities in the Free State

Here you will find the application closing dates for Universities in the Free State.

University of the Free State

Below you will find the application opening and closing dates for the University of the Free State.

  • 15 January 2023: Closing date for all applications to Undergraduate Programmes

Central University of Technology

Here is the closing date for applications to the Central University of Technology:

  • 30 September 2022: All applications and documents should be submitted on or before this day

Universities in the Northern Cape

Below are the application closing dates for Universities in the Northern Cape.

Sol Plaatjie University

Here is the application closing date for Sol Plaatjie University:

  • 30 November 2022: All Undergraduate Programme applications with documents have to be submitted on or before this day

Universities in the Eastern Cape

Below you will find the application opening and closing dates for Universities in the Eastern Cape.

Rhodes University

Here is the application closing date for Rhodes University:

  • 30 November 2022: Closing date for all applications to Undergraduate Programmes for the 2023 academic year

Nelson Mandela University

Here is the application closing date for Nelson Mandela University:

  • 30 June 2022: MBChB and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostics) application closing date
  • 04 August 2022: Closing date for early applications
  • 30 September 2022: Closing date for international students to apply and for late applications

University of Fort Hare

The application closing date for the University of Fort Hare 2023 academic year is 31 October 2022.

Walter Sisulu University

Here are the closing dates for national and international students to apply to study at Walter Sisulu University:

  • 30 September 2022: Deadline date for international students to apply
  • 31 October 2022: Application closing date for all South African students

Universities in Mpumalanga

Below are the application closing dates for Universities in Mpumalanga.

University of Mpumalanga

Here are the closing dates for the University of Mpumalanga:

  • 30 November 2022: All Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate Diplomas and Advanced Diploma Programmes
  • 15 January 2023: Masters and Doctoral Programmes

Tshwane University of Technology

The application closing date for Tshwane University of Technology is 30 September 2022

Students will not be able to submit applications or documents after this day.

Universities in Limpopo

You will find the application closing dates for Universities in Limpopo below.

University of Limpopo

Here are the application closing dates for the University of Limpopo:

  • 29 July 2022: Application closing date for all MBChB Programmes
  • 30 September 2022: Application closing date for all other programmes

University of Venda

The application closing date for all applications to the University of Venda for the 2023 academic year is 30 November 2022.

Universities in the North West

Below are the application opening and closing dates for the public University in the North West.

North West University

The closing date for applications to study at North West University is 30 September 2022.

Study Through the University of South Africa (UNISA)

UNISA is also a distance learning institute. You can study from anywhere in the world. 

The closing date for applications to study an Undergraduate Course through UNISA for the 2023 academic year is 14 October 2022.

Where Can I Study If I Missed The University Application Closing Dates?

There are a number of institutes that allow students to enrol at different parts of the year. Some even allow you to apply and start studying at any time of the year. Here is a list of some of the distance learning colleges you can apply to, at any time of the year:

When you study through a distance learning college, you will be able to work and pursue other things too, like a hobby or something else that you are passionate about. 

Study With Matric College

Do you want to know what makes Matric College a great institution to study through? Here are a few reasons:

  1. No application closing date. You can register and start studying at any time of the year.
  2. Study from anywhere in the country. We are a distance learning institute, so you will be able to study from any province in the country.
  3. Create your own study schedule and study at your own pace. When you study with us, you will be able to pursue other things while you study, like a job or other recreational activities (sports or artistic hobbies).
  4. You get to save money. You will not have to move to a different town, city or province to study, pay for student accommodation or transport to go to attend lectures. You will also not have to pay extra for textbooks. The cost of your textbooks and other study material is included in your course fees.

Author: Tammy Fredericks
Editor: Mulisa Nethononda 
Date Published: November 28, 2022