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South Africa is home to 26 public Universities, including the University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, University of Stellenbosch, North-West UniversityUniversity of Limpopo, University of Free State, University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, University of Venda, Unisa and many others that offer premium university courses. How To Apply To TUT. All About The National Benchmark Tests NBTs

On Careers Portal, you will find the latest on university application dates, university qualifications, university requirements and university news.


Many students want to pursue tertiary education qualifications in 2026 but missed the application deadlines. However, some universities are opening late applications, including the University of KwaZulu-Natal 


If you want to study at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) but are struggling to pay the registration fees you could receive help from the new SRC Inclusivity Fund which is open now for applications. 


This year the University of the Western Cape received more than 177,000 applications but only has under 5,000 places available for first year students.  The university has announced when applicants will find who has been successful. 


Registrations for the 2026 academic year are open at the Walter Sisulu University - but there are different dates for returning student and students who have just written Matric.  


If you've got to the end of your first year at university, and your marks aren't good, there's no need to panic.  Dingaan Moropane from Rosebank College has some great advice on how to turn 'failure' into fuel for future success. 


There's still time to apply if you are you interested in studying at the Durban University Technology next year? Well read more as we take you through the whole process.


The University of the Western Cape welcomes prospective students to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the 2027 academic year. The number of people applying are usually far more than the number of spaces available in various programmes so apply as soon as you can!


Applications season is here! Usually, you will need to budget for application fees. Luckily, there are some Universities with no application fee and we have the complete list.


Are you interested in studying at Tshwane University of Technology and you need help applying? Well we can help. TUT is now accepting applications for 2026. Find the easy steps on how to apply online to TUT below. 


Applications for the 2026 academic year have officially opened at the University of Venda. The institution has encouraged all prospective students to submit their applications to avoid missing the closing date.


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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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