Universities Currently Accepting 2026 Late Applications

Good News! 3 public universities in South Africa are currently accepting 2026 late applications. These universities are only open for selected courses and will close as soon as they are filled up. Late applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure their place. 

Universities Currently Accepting 2026 Late Applications

Below is a list of universities that are currently accepting 2026 applications. This guide will explore courses that have space at these universities, closing dates and tips on how to apply. 

1. Tshwane University of Technology 
2. Mangosuthu University of Technology 
3. University of Zululand 

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Tshwane University of Technology 

Tshwane University of Technology is now accepting late applications for the 2026 academic year. The available courses for late applications at TUT are available in Giyani, Arcadia, eMalahleni and Pretoria campuses. 

Deadline: TUT 2026 late applications remain open until courses that have space become full

TUT Available Courses for 2026 late applications: 

• BEngTech (Materials Eng) (Polymer Tech)
• (Electrical Engineering)
• Dip (Electrical Engineering
• HCert (Electrical Engineering
• Dip (Credit Management)
• Dip (Industrial Physics)
• BSc (Industrial Chemistry)
• Dip (Analytical Chemistry)
• Dip (Biotechnology)
• Dip (Food Technology
• Dip (Computer Systems)
• Dip (Multimedia Computing)
• Dip (informatics)
• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Building Science
• Diploma in Public Affairs
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Bachelor of Education Honours in General Education and Training

Pro tip: Tshwane University of Technology requires an application fee of R240 if you are a new student. Ensure that you have this amount when applying at TUT. 

Mangosuthu University of Technology 

Mangosuthu University of Technology located in the Kwazulu Natal Province is known for its emphasis on practical, industry-aligned education, particularly in engineering, sciences, and management fields

Deadline: 28 February 2026

MUT Available Courses for 2026 late applications: 

• Advanced Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production 
• Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry 
• Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering 
• Advanced Diploma in Accounting 
• Advanced Dip in Agricultural Extension and Community Development 
• Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting
• Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
• Advanced Diploma in Marketing 
• Access Course Analytical Chemistry 
• Access Course Analytical Chemistry
•  Advanced Dip Nature Conservation 
• Advanced Diploma in Public Management
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health 
• Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Nature Conservation 
• Diploma in Building (ECP) 
• Access Course Building 
• Access Course Chemical Engineering 
• Access Course Electrical Engineering
• Access Course Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Accounting (ECP) 
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry 
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry 
• Diploma in Accounting 
• Diploma in Building
• Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production 
• Diploma in Civil Engineering 
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering 
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering 
  Diploma in Nature Conservation 
• Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production 
  Diploma in Community Extension 
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (ECP)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting 
• Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting (ECP
• Diploma in Local Government Finance 
• Diploma in Human Resource Management 
• Diploma in Information Technology (ECP) 
• Diploma in Information Technology 
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ECP) 
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
  Diploma in Marketing 
• Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting 
• Diploma in Office Management & Technology
• Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP) 
• Adv Dip Agriculture: Animal Production 
• Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production 
• Diploma in Public Management 
• Diploma in Surveying (ECP) 
• Diploma in Surveying 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation 
  Adv Diploma in Human Resource Management 
  Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
  Advanced Diploma in Public Management in Human Settlements 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing 
• Master of Nature Conservation 
•  P G Dip in Human Resource Management 
• Access Course Surveying 

Pro tip: MUT only accepts applications via the Central Applications Office (CAO). For late applications, speed matters — submit your CAO application as soon as possible. 

University of Zululand 

The University of Zululand is a public university found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is proud to be an African university that offers quality education, values its culture, supports the community, and prepares students to succeed both locally and around the world.

Deadline: 28 February 2026

UNIZULU Available Courses for 2026 late applications: 

• BA Environmental Planning & Development
• BA in Intercultural Communication
• BA Correctional Studies
• BA Industrial Sociology
• BA in Drama, Theatre, and Performance
• BA Information Science
• BA in Psychology
• B Social Work
• B Admin: Public Administration and Business Management
• B Com (Accounting and Economics)
• B Com (Banking and Business Management)
• B Com (Economics and Human Resource Management)
• B Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
• Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Languages and Humanities)
• Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Mathematics, Science & Technology)
• B Eng Electrical Engineering
• B Eng Mechanical Engineering
• B Eng Mechatronic Engineering
• B Nursing Science
• B Sc Agriculture (Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics)
• B Sc Computer Science
• B Sc Biochemistry
• B Sc Geography

Pro tip: Apply as early as possible because late spaces can fill up fast — submit all your required documents and complete your application quickly to increase your chances of being accepted.

Last Words

Missing the first application deadline isn’t the end of the road. Several universities are still giving students a chance to apply for the 2026 academic year. 2026 late applications are open at TUT, MUT and UNIZULU. Go through the available courses for late applications and apply for the course you want. 

Good luck — Apply on time!!