Universities that will open in March for 2025 applications

The majority of universities closed their late applications for 2024 in February 2024. Here's the good news! South African universities have announced their opening and closing dates for 2025 applications. This article lists all the universities accepting applications in March 2024 for the 2025 academic year.

Universities that will open in March for 2025 applications

Having the right information at the right time empowers you to plan ahead and stay informed. If you're planning to attend university in 2025, knowing the opening and closing dates is crucial. This allows you to prepare supporting documents, arrange application fees, and check the minimum admission requirements.

Universities that will open in March for 2025 applications:

• Tshwane University of Technology (opening: 01 March 2024)
• Durban University of Technology (opening: 01 March 2024)
• Mangosuthu University of Technology  (opening: 01 March 2024)
• University of Kwazulu Natal  (opening: 01 March 2024)
• University of Zululand  (opening: 01 March 2024)
• University of Witwatersrand  (opening: March 2024)

Requirements of universities that will open in March for 2025 applications

One crucial step to secure a spot in your desired study programme for the 2025 academic year is to check and meet the minimum admission requirements. Be aware that these requirements differ significantly across universities in South Africa. Meeting the requirements for nursing at TUT, for instance, doesn't guarantee that you meet requirements for the same course at the University of Pretoria. Therefore, it's essential to check each and every prospectus of the 26 universities in South Africa. 

 Prospectuses of universities that will open in March for 2025 applications:

• Tshwane University of Technology 2025 Prospectus PDF
• Durban University of Technology 2025 Prospectus PDF 
• Mangosuthu University of Technology 2025 Prospectus PDF 
• University of Kwazulu Natal 2025 Prospectus PDF 
• University of Zululand 2025 Prospectus PDF 
• University of Witwatersrand 2025 Prospectus PDF 

Required Documents of universities that will open in March for 2025 applications

The required documents for universities in South Africa vary slightly depending on the specific university and the course you are applying for. Here are some of the most commonly required documents:

• Your certified ID copy 
• Your certified matric certificate/statement 
• If currently in matric, your grade 11 final report 
• If currently in matric, your Grade 12 June Report (Majority of universities do not require June report)
• Certified ID copies of your next of kin or parents
• Application fee slip
• Declaration Form

Application Fees of universities that will open in March for 2025 applications

University application fees in South Africa vary across universities. Some universities do not require an application fee. Application fees in South Africa usually range between R100 to R300. The universities that will open in march for 2025 applications ALL require an application fee for your application to be considered. 

Application Fees of universities that will open in March for 2025 applications:

• Tshwane University of Technology: R240 application fee
• University of Witwatersrand: R100 for South African applicants and R700 for International applicants.
• CA0 (Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, University of Kwazulu Natal and University of Zululand): R250 for South African applicants and R300 for International applicants.

NOTE: If you are want to apply at Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, University of Kwazulu Natal and University of Zululand you MUST apply through CAO (Central Application Office). CAO allows an applicant to apply online for up to six programme choices at any University, University of Technology or any partnering Private Colleges in Kwa-Zulu Natal and pay a SINGLE application/administration fee of R250 for South African applicants and R300 for International applicants. The applicant can pay their administration fee online or they could pay via an EasyPay outlet.

It's crucial to research and follow the specific application procedures outlined by each university you wish to apply to because you only have one shot to secure space for 2025 academic year, so don't mess up your application. Share this valuable information with anyone who might find it helpful!