University opening and closing dates for 2025 applications
The university application period is fast approaching. In a blink of an eye, universities will be accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. 2024 matriculants and individuals who couldn't find space during late applications can now start preparing to submit their applications for the 2025 academic year.
University opening and closing dates for 2025 applications
One might be wondering, when to actually apply for universities for 2025 in South Africa? In South Africa prospective students can start to apply for 2025 applications as early as 01 March 2024. The university opening and closing dates differ from university to university. We have compiled a comprehensive guide will all the university opening and closing dates to help you stay informed and to prepare in advance.
University Opening and Closing Dates for 2025 applications
GAUTENG
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of Pretoria | 02 April 2024 | 31 May 2024: Veterinary Science 30 June 2024: All other faculties |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | 02 April 2024 | 31 July 2024 |
| University of the Witwatersrand | March 2024 | 30 June 2024: Faculty of Health Sciences (all programmes); Bachelor of Architectural Studies; Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology; BA Film & TV 30 September 2024: All other University programmes 30 September 2024: Residence applications |
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2024 | 31 October 2024 |
| Tshwane University of Technology | 01 March 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| Vaal University of Technology | 06 May 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| The University of South Africa* | 14 October 2024 | 15 November 2024 |
WESTERN CAPE
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of Cape Town | 02 April 2024 | 28 July 2024: Teaching courses and Bachelor of Nursing 28 September 2024: All other programmes |
| University of Stellenbosch | 01 April 2024 | 31 July 2024 |
| University of the Western Cape | 02 April 2024 | 30 September 2024: All programmes |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | 13 May 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
KWAZULU NATAL
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 01 March 2024 | 30 November 2024 |
| University of Zululand | 01 March 2024 | 30 November 2024 |
| Durban University of Technology. | 01 March 2024 | 30 November 2024 |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology. | 01 March 2024 | 30 November 2024 |
LIMPOPO
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of Limpopo | 05 April 2024 | 31 July 2024 (MBChB) 30 September 2024 (all the other programmes) |
| University of Venda | 08 May 2024 | 26 September 2024 |
EASTERN CAPE
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of Fort Hare* | 01 June 2024 | 30 October 2024 *** |
| Rhodes University | 19 April 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| Nelson Mandela University | 04 April 2024 |
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| Walter Sisulu University* | 01 June 2024 | 31 October 2024 |
FREE STATE
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of the Free State | 01 April 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| Central University of Technology | 13 May 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| North-West University | 01 April 2024 | 31 August 2024 |
MPUMALANGA
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| University of Mpumalanga** | 01 June 2024 | 30 November 2024 |
NORTHERN CAPE
| UNIVERSITIES | OPENING DATE | CLOSING DATE |
| Sol Plaatje University | 20 April 2024 | 31 October 2024 |
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Now that you are aware of the university opening and closing dates. It's time to gather all the University prospectuses to check minimum requirements for admission to your desired study programme. Please note that universities will not accept your application if you do not qualify. It is your full responsibility to download the 2025 prospectuses of different universities in South Africa for the 2025 academic year. Click HERE to download the 2025 prospectuses.
After checking the minimum requirements ensure that you gather all the required documents. Universities require certified copies that are not older than 3 months. All the documents should be scanned and in a PDF format.
Here's a list of university 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
- Undertaking Form
NOTE: The required documents differ from university to university. Check with your desired university which documents are required.
Remember, the early bird catches them fattest worm. Check requirements, gather required documents and save up for application fees. Make this year productive by securing your space for the 2025 academic year. Know someone who might this post useful? If so, share it to them.
