When 2023 University Applications Will Close


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As many prospective university students are aware, submitting your application is the first crucial step towards possible admission. However, doing it punctually is just as important, so here are the 2023 closing application deadlines for all of South Africa’s public universities.


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The current academic year has just passed its halfway mark and for many prospective students looking to pursue their studies at any of the country's 26 public universities, that means applications are currently open. To ensure that you submit your application on time, here are each of their closing deadlines listed below. 

Unisa

Unisa opened their 2023 applications for undergraduate programmes on 1 September and will be closing them on 14 October. This includes higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and degrees. 

Click here to find out how to submit a Unisa application.

Wits University

Applications are currently open and will close on 30 June 2022 for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Audiology, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, and BA Film and TV.

Applications for the rest of the programmes will close on 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a Wits application.

Rhodes University

Applications are currently open. Students have until 30 November 2022 to apply for courses. However, they are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as certain degrees have a limited number of places available.

The Application window for admission to Rhodes University undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications for the 2023/2024 academic year will be closed by 30 November 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a Rhodes University application

University of Limpopo

Online applications for the 2023 academic year are currently open. MBChB programmes’ applications are set to close on 29 July 2022. The rest of the applications will close on 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a UL application.

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is now accepting applications for the 2023 academic year.

SMU is located in Pretoria in Gauteng, with one campus in Pretoria. The university offers a wide range of Health Science-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Application closing deadline SMU are arranged in the following order: Friday, 29 July 2022 for undergraduate programmes. Friday, 30 September 2022 for postgraduate programmes

Click here to find out how to submit a SMU application.

Mangosuthu University of Technology

2023 applications are now open at Mangosuthu University of Technology. Applications are to be done online.

Applications for study admission at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) for 2023 academic year close on 30 September 2022. 

Click here to find out how to submit a MUT application.

University of Fort Hare

Applications for 2023 study at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) are open. 

UFH applications for study admission for the 2023 academic year will close on 30 November 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a UFH application.

University of Zululand

The University of Zululand are due to open their applications for the 2023 academic year on 30 August 2022. Be sure to apply on time in order to kick start your academic career.

Applications to the University of Zululand (UniZulu) for the 2023 academic year will close on 31 October 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a Unizulu application.

Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has opened their applications for the 2023 academic year. Applications for non-selection programmes will close on 4 August 2022 for early applications and 30 September 2022 for late applications.

MBChB and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) applications must be submitted before 30 June.

Click here to find out how to submit a NMU application.

Stellenbosch University

Applications to study at Stellenbosch University, located in the Western Cape, are currently open. 

31 July 2022 marks the application closing date for all undergraduate programmes at Stellenbosch University.
 
Click here to find out how to submit a SU application.

University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest university which is located on the slopes of Table Mountain in Rondebosch. The university has opened its admissions portal and prospective students are now welcome to apply.

Applications for new admissions close on 31 July 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a UCT application.

North West University

North-West University applications for 2023 will close on 30 September 2022

Click here to find out how to submit a NWU application.

Sol Plaatje University

Applications to study at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) during the 2023 academic year are currently open until 30 November 2022. SPU offers a range of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Prospective students can apply to study at the University by using the online application system. There is no application fee required to apply. 

Click here to find out how to submit a SPU application.

University of Kwazulu-Natal

The University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) invites students to apply to study in the 2023 academic year. 

Applicants should be aware that the application will close on 30 June 2023 for MBCHB and 30 September 2023 for all other programs.

Click here to find out how to submit a UKZN application.

University of Johannesburg

2023 applications are now open at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).

They offer a very wide range of courses from diplomas to degrees to postgraduate courses. UJ also offers a wide range of online courses. These range from short courses to full certificates, continuing education programmes, degrees and postgraduate courses.

The University of Johannesburg’s online applications for 2023 will close on 30 October 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a UJ application.

University Of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria applications are now open for the 2023 academic year. The closing date for all selection programmes is 30 June 2022. There is no set closing date for applications for non-selection programmes for 2023.

The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa.

Click here to find out how to submit a UP application.

University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga's 2023 applications are now open. Apply now to a University that is seen as a vital element of social, cultural and economical life. 

The university’s 2023 closing application deadline is arranged in the following order: All other Undergraduate Programmes: 30 November 2022. Honours Programmes, Advanced Diplomas and Postgraduate Diplomas: 30 November 2022. Masters Programmes: 15 January 2023. Doctoral Programmes – 15 January 2023.

Click here to find out how to submit a UMP application.

University of the Free State 

At the University of the Free State they aim to transform lives and inspire excellence. If you want to do the same, apply to study at UFS now. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2023. Late applications will not be considered. 

Click here to find out how to submit a UFS application.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology 

Cape Peninsula University of Technology have opened their applications for the 2023 intake. 

Applications to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for 2023 admissions close on 30 November 2022. Prospective applicants cannot submit applications after the application deadline.

Click here to find out how to submit a CPUT application.

University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape, better known as UWC, is a national university committed to excellence in teaching and learning. They have opened their applications for the 2023 academic year. 

The 2023 UWC online application window will close on 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a UWC application.

Tshwane University of Technology

The university has opened its applications for the 2023 academic year. More than 400 career options are offered at the university, which attracts more than 60 000 students annually.

TUT Online 2023 admissions applications are due to close on 30 September 2022. 

Click here to find out how to submit a Tshwane University of Technology application

Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University has opened their applications for the 2023 academic year. WSU accepts online applications only. It is a free service and no payments are required.

Applications for study admission at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for 2023 will on close on 30 November 2022 

Click here to find out how to submit a WSU application.

University of Venda

The University of Venda has officially opened their applications for those wanting to study at Univen in 2023.

Online applications for 2023 will be accepted until 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a Univen application.

Vaal University of Technology

Vaal University of Technology is now taking applications for those wanting to attend the University in 2023. Only online applications will be accepted.

VUT applicants must ensure that they have submitted their application by no later than 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a VUT application.

Central University of Technology

Central University of Technology has opened up its application window for 2023. Central University of Technology Free State offers a variety of departments at their campuses.

CUT applications for 2023 will close on 30 September 2022.

Click here to find out how to submit a CUT application.

Durban University Of Technology

The Durban University of Technology has different departments and offers short courses. Applications to study at the University are now open for 2023.

Applicants hoping to study in the 2023 academic year have until 30 September 2022 to apply.

Click here to find out how to submit a DUT application.

 

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