SA Universities Applications Closing Dates 2026/2027

Have you considered applying for a university in South Africa for 2026/2027? Note that universities in South Africa are now in the process of closing the application portals.

WHEN WILL APPLICATION CLOSE FOR 2026/2027? 

Some universities in South Africa have already closed their 2026/2027 applications. Most South African universities will close 2026/2027 applications in September.

FEW UNIVERSITIES IN SA THAT IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER

1. UNISA
2. University of Johannesburg
3. Sol Plaatje University
4. University of Mpumalanga
5. University of Fort Hare

Which University Are Closing Applications in September?

Know that the universities below will be closing their application portal this September.

1. University of Free State
2. Tshwane University of Technology
3. University of Limpopo
4. Nelson Mandela University
5. University of Kwazulu-Natal
6. Durban University of Technology
7. Rhodes University
8. Vaal University of Technology
9. Central University of Technology
10. University of the Western Cape
11. Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12. Mangosuthu University of Technology
13. University of Zululand
14. Walter Sisulu University
15. University of the Witwatersrand Wits
16. University of Venda