University Application Deadlines
These dates are for the next intake cycle where available. Deadlines can change by faculty/programme. Always confirm on the official link (we provide the sources).
Important
• Some universities have different closing dates for specific programmes (e.g. Health Sciences).
• If a date is marked TBA, it means the official 2027 window was not clearly published yet at the time of building this page.
• If a date is marked TBA, it means the official 2027 window was not clearly published yet at the time of building this page.
| University | Opens | Closes | Notes | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town (UCT) | April (check exact date) | 31 July 2026 | Undergraduate applications for study in 2027 close 31 July 2026. | Official info |
| University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) | March 2026 | 30 June 2026 (selected) / 30 Sept 2026 (most) | Health Sciences + selected programmes close 30 June; most others 30 Sept. | Official info |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | 01 April 2026 | 31 May 2026 (Vet) / 30 June 2026 (most) | Vet closes earlier; most other undergrad programmes close 30 June. | Official info |
| Stellenbosch University (SU) | 01 April | 31 July | Undergrad programmes & residence often run 1 Apr → 31 Jul (confirm for your year). | Official info |
| University of the Western Cape (UWC) | 01 April 2026 | 30 September 2026 | All faculty programmes: closing date for 2027 listed as 30 Sept 2026. | Official info |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | 01 April 2026 | 30 September 2026 (non-selection) | Non-selection programmes close 30 Sept 2026; some selection programmes close earlier. | Official info |
| University of South Africa (UNISA) | Varies (fixed window) | Varies | UNISA uses specific application periods. Check official page for current dates. | Official info |
| North-West University (NWU) | See official notice | See official notice | NWU publishes application windows on their Apply page. | Official info |
| Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) | 01 April 2026 | Varies by programme | Official brochure: applications for 2027 open 1 April 2026; deadlines differ per programme. | Official PDF |
| Durban University of Technology (DUT) | TBA | TBA | DUT provides online application system + guides; confirm cycle dates on their Apply pages. | Official info |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | 1 April 2026 | See official notice | CPUT publishes cycle info on Apply pages (dates vary by intake). | Official info |
| Vaal University of Technology (VUT) | TBA | TBA | VUT posts opening/closing dates per cycle on official pages. | Official info |
| University of Fort Hare (UFH) | 1 April 2026 | See official notice | UFH posts opening/closing dates under “Important Dates”. | Official info |
| Walter Sisulu University (WSU) | TBA | TBA | WSU provides application process + calendars; confirm current cycle closing dates on the official page. | Official info |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) | TBA | TBA | First-time undergrad applications commonly via CAO; confirm on UKZN applications hub. | Official info |
| University of Limpopo (UL) | 1 April 2026 | See official notice | UL publishes programme/cycle deadlines on Study@UL pages and calendars (some programmes have specific dates). | Official info |
| University of Venda (UNIVEN) | TBA | TBA | UNIVEN provides online application process info; check their application pages for current windows. | Official info |
| University of Mpumalanga (UMP) | TBA | TBA | UMP publishes application windows on their online applications page. | Official info |
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | TBA | TBA | CUT publishes application windows on their application process page. | Official info |
| Sol Plaatje University (SPU) | TBA | TBA | SPU updates their application windows on their official admissions pages. | Official site |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) | TBA | TBA | Health Sciences programmes often have earlier deadlines—confirm on official SMU pages. | Official site |
| University of Johannesburg (UJ) | 1 April 2026 | 1 April 2026 | UJ publishes dates per cycle; please confirm on their official application page. | Official site |
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