Plan Your Future: Key Dates and Application Fees for South African Universities in 2025

Application Fees :Are you ready to embark on your academic journey? With a myriad of options available, choosing the right university can be a daunting task. Fear not! We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the application process for some of South Africa’s top universities in 2025.

University of Pretoria

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 30 June
• Application Fee: R 300
• Apply here: University of Pretoria

Stellenbosch University

• Opening Date: 6 April
• Closing Date: 31 July
• Application Fee: R 100
• Apply here: Stellenbosch University

University of Cape Town

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 31 July
• Application Fee: R 100 – R 300
• Apply here: University of Cape Town

Witswatersrand University (Wits)

• Opening Date: 1 May
• Closing Date: 30 June
• Application Fee: R 100
• Apply here: Wits

Nelson Mandela University

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 4 August
• Application Fee: None
• Apply here: Nelson Mandela University

University of Kwazulu Natal

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 30 June for Medicine / 30 September for everything else
• Application Fee: R 250
• Apply here: UKZN

University of Western Cape

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 30 November
• Application Fee: None
• Apply here: University of Western Cape

Rhodes University

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 30 November
• Application Fee: R 100
• Apply here: Rhodes University

University of Fort Hare

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 30 November
• Application Fee: R 80
• Apply here: University of Fort Hare

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• Opening Date: 1 May
• Closing Date: 30 November
• Application Fee: None
• Apply here: CPUT

University of Johannesburg

• Opening Date: 1 April
• Closing Date: 31 October
• Application Fee: None
• Apply here: UJ

Plan ahead and mark your calendars with these important dates. Whether you’re interested in engineering, medicine, humanities, or any other field, there’s a university waiting to help you achieve your dreams. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply and secure your spot at one of South Africa’s esteemed institutions of higher learning. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future!