If you would like to study in 2018, you need to be aware of the 2018 application dates so you can apply to an institution or ten. The earlier you submit your application, the better your chances are of getting into the institution of your choice. Let’s get started.
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Free Education in South Africa
President Jacob Zuma announced last year that South Africa will have a fee-free tertiary education. Before you get too excited, here are a few things that you need to know:
- this is currently only available to first-year students
- you will need to prove that your annual household income is less than R350 000
- you will need to meet the minimum entrance requirements as per usual (make sure you calculate your APS)
So can I still apply for 2018?
The government have created a Central Application Clearing House (CACH) which will allow you to apply for tertiary studies for 2018. Your matric marks and study preferences will be matched with the spaces still available at tertiary institutions in South Africa. The system will take your matric results straight from the Department of Basic Education. Please note that you CANNOT apply to a specific institution. To use CACH, you will need to first sign up. You can do this below:
Apply to Study in 2019
The earlier you apply, the better. We’ve got all the application closing dates for you. Start your 2019 application today!
UNIVERSITY – 2018 APPLICATION DATES
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications close for Second Semester: 30 April 2018
University of Cape Town (UCT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN FOR SECOND SEMESTER
Applications open for second semester: 8 January 2018
Applications close for second semester: 30 April 2018
University of Fort Hare (UFH)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: July 2017
Applications close: 31 October 2017
University of the Free State (UFS)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017 (all programmes except below)
Architecture and Medical programmes: 31 May 2017
Fine Arts: 1 November 2017
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017
Please note: Late application enquiry is open from 9 – 13 January 2018.
University of Limpopo
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017
University of South Africa (UNISA)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: August 2017
Applications Close: 28 April 2017 (for second semester studies in 2017)
10 November 2017 (for first semester in 2018)
North West University (NWU)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 March 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017 (excluding Health Science)
Health Science applications close 30 June 2017
Please note: There are still some courses open for application.
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: 1 April 2017
Applications Close: 30 September 2017
31 October 2017 (international students)
University of Pretoria (UP / TUKS)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 March 2017
Applications close: 30 September 2017 (excluding below programmes)
31 May 2017 (Veterinary Science, Health Sciences (except Sport Science), some BSc degrees)
30 June 2017 (Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning, BMus, BDram, some BSc and BA degrees)
Rhodes University (RU)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 30 September 2017
Late applications open until 30th October 2017.
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close:
30 June 2017 (MBChB, BDS, B Dent Ther, B Oral Hygiene, BSc (Physio), BRad (Diagn), B Pharm)
28 July 2017 (BSc (Diet), Bachelor of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sciences, B Cur, BNSc)
Sol Plaatje University
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017
University of Zululand
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: August 2017
Applications Close: 31 August 2017 (Social Work)
29 September 2017 (Nursing Science)
31 October 2017 (all other programs)
Please note: Late applications open until the 30th November 2017.
Stellenbosch University
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: 1 March 2017
Applications Close: 30 June 2017 (all programs except medical programs)
Medical programs close on 31 May 2017
University of Venda
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: 1 April 2017
Applications Close: 29 September 2017
Walter Sisulu University
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: 12 June 2017
Applications Close: 31 August 2017 (Health Sciences)
29 September 2017 (all other courses)
Please note: WSU considers late applications after the 31st of October 2017. Keep your eyes peeled!
University of Western Cape (UWC)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Open: The Middle of May
Applications Close: 31 August 2017 (BCHD programme)
30 September 2017 (all other programs)
University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 30 June 2017 (Health Sciences, Architecture, Speech and Hearing Therapy)
30 September 2017 (all other University programmes and residence applications)
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 31 October 2017
TECHNIKON – 2018 APPLICATION DATES
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close:
31 July 2017 (Design and Architecture programmes)
30 September 2017 (all other programmes)
Central University of Technology (CUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: May/June 2017
Applications close:
31 August 2017
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications close for Second Semester: 30 April 2018
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 31 September 2017 (Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Natural Science and Faculty of Management Sciences)
31 May 2017 (Second Semester: Faculty of Engineering and Analytical Chemistry)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications close for Second Semester: 15 May 2018
Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications open: 1 April 2017
Applications close: 29 September 2017
International Students: 31 October 2017
PRIVATE COLLEGE – 2018 APPLICATION DATES
Central Technical College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
City Varsity
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
City Varsity Online
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Damelin College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: The second week of February 2018.
Dermatech
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year. The mid-year intake closes in June.
ICESA Education
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: To study in first semester, apply by the end of January 2018
To study in second semester, apply by the end of July 2018
Inscape
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 31 December 2017 (Warning: the later you apply, the more you will pay)
Intec College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Lyceum Correspondence College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Damelin Correspondence
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Damelin Online
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 15 August 2017 (Australia)
1 October 2017 (San Francisco, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi)
Oxbridge Academy
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Pearson Institute of Higher Education
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: If you want to study from first semester, apply by the end of February 2018
If you want to study in second semester, apply by 31 July 2018
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: You can apply throughout the year.
Rosebank College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: End of February 2018
Vega
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: 31 October 2017
28 February 2018 (late applications)
eta College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 31 October 2017
Open Learning Group
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: If you want to study from first semester, apply by 30 September 2017
If you want to study in second semester, apply by the end of July 2018
TVET COLLEGE – 2018 APPLICATION DATES
Registration is open throughout the year or at different times during the course of the year (depending on study choice) at South African TVET colleges. With the exception of the following colleges:
Buffalo City TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 30 November 2017
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 30 November 2017
Esayidi TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: For part-time studies, apply from 22 May to 21 July
South West Gauteng TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close: 16 December 2017
Lovedale TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 30 September 2017
Mnambithi TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: CLOSED
Applications Close: 17 -21 July 2017 (First-time Business Studies applicants)
Tshwane North TVET College
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications Close:
For trimester courses, registration is January, April/May and August/September
For semester courses, registration is in January and July
For year-long courses, registration is only in January
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