For Application in 2024, every high school graduate who wants to enroll in one of South Africa’s colleges has to start their application process as soon as possible. This is due to the fact that applications for South African institutions typically close in November, however some close as early as August.
It is crucial to be informed of the application deadline for the institution you want to attend in order to avoid missing out on admission or becoming snared in the maze of late entry.
Having said that, it is no longer a surprise that the admissions process for 2024 has already started at the majority of universities in SA.
Therefore, you should be aware of the application deadlines and dates if you hope to enroll in one of South Africa’s 26 public institutions by 2024.
Top 2 Universities Open For Application in 2024/23
1. The University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT), which is situated in Cape Town in the Western Cape region of South Africa, was established in 1829 as a college before evolving into a full-fledged university over the course of a year.
A public research university, UCT takes pride in being the second-oldest university still in existence in Africa and the oldest in South Africa.
Basic Application Requirements
Depending on the degree of study an applicant is applying for, UTC’s admission standards for 2024 vary.
Bachelor’s Degree Study
To be eligible to apply for bachelor’s degree programs, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Applicants with non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate
- Applicants with a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.
- Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) must pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better from a designated list of subjects to be eligible to apply. The list of subjects include
- Accounting
- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Economics
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Geography
- History
- Consumer Studies
- Information Technology
- Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and 2 other recognized language subjects)
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Physical Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Visual Arts
Undergraduate Diploma Study
To be eligible to enroll in undergraduate diploma programs, applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate (NSC), which Umalusi has certified, with an accomplishment rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 approved NSC 20-credit subjects.
Application Open Date: 1st May.
Closing Dates
- Undergraduate: 31 August 2024
- For applicants finishing secondary school in 2024, all grade 12 interim results or predicted scores in the case of non-NSC candidates: 31 October 2024
- Interim and past transcripts for transferring applicants: 31 October 2024
- National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding application: 30 November 2024
Postgraduate applications are still being accepted, however, deadlines can be verified with the appropriate faculty office.
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2. University Of Pretoria
Over a century has passed since the University of Pretoria was founded. It is a top-tier institution that houses the sole veterinary school in South Africa and the second-oldest veterinary school in Africa (founded in 1920).
There are nine faculties and a business school inside the university.
Basic General Application Requirements
Candidates must meet the minimum requirements for degree studies, in addition to the minimal requirements for the appropriate program, in order to be eligible to apply for admission to the University of Pretoria.
An applicant’s performance in any SIX approved NSC 20-credit subjects is used to calculate their Admission Point Score (APS) using the NSC seven-point scoring system.
Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject that cannot be included in the APS calculation.
The seven-point rating scale for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) that the institution accepts is listed below.
| Achievement level | Description | Percentage |
| 7 | Outstanding achievement | 80–100% |
| 6 | Meritorious achievement | 70–79% |
| 5 | Substantial achievement | 60–69% |
| 4 | Adequate achievement | 50–59% |
| 3 | Moderate achievement | 40–49% |
| 2 | Elementary achievement | 30–39% |
| 1 | Not achieved | 0–29% |
Visit the institution’s website or click here to learn about the rest of the entrance requirements.
Opening Date
- Undergraduate programmes:1 May 2024
- Postgraduate programs: 1 June
Closing Dates
The closing dates are 31 July, 31 August, and 30 September 2024 depending on the faculty. For more details click here.
