{"id":7268,"date":"2025-03-26T15:16:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitebknd28870.foondamate.com\/?p=7268"},"modified":"2025-03-26T15:16:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:16:35","slug":"universities-with-no-application-fee-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitebknd28870.foondamate.com\/id\/2025\/03\/26\/universities-with-no-application-fee-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Universities with no application fee &#8211; 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa\u2019s universities have started releasing application dates and fees for 2026. Get all the information on universities with no application fee, their application dates, and how to apply. Plus, if you want to apply to a university that has an application fee we have all the fees listed too \u2014 just so you know\u00a0 \u2728<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Universities with no application fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>University of Pretoria<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications opened on <strong>1 April 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications for Veterinary Science close on <strong>31 May 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 All other faculties close on <strong>30th June 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R300 application fee for all students whose household income exceeds R150 000 per annum<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for students with household income lower than R150 000 per annum\n<ul>\n<li>But you will have to submit a proof of income which will serve as your proof of payment. <em>For more information see the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/online-application\/article\/2746913\/application-fee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>University of Pretoria Website<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Pretoria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/online-application\/article\/2445192\/apply-at-the-university-of-pretoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that University of Pretoria offers, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/students\/article\/2748887\/faculty-brochures-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">faculty brochures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Stellenbosch University<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications opened <strong>1 April 2025<\/strong> and closed <strong>31 July 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee <\/strong>for students from Quintile 1-4 schools and international students<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R100 application fee for SA applicants from Quintile 5 or higher schools<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at Stellenbosch University <a href=\"https:\/\/student.sun.ac.za\/applicant-portal\/#\/auth\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/maties\/Documents\/Prospectus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Nelson Mandela University<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications open in <strong>April 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 June 2025<\/strong> is the closing for all applications for these degrees:\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Radiography (BRad)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Early applications must be submitted by <strong>1 August 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Late applications and international student applications close on <strong>30 September 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R500 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at Nelson Mandela University <a href=\"https:\/\/applyonline.mandela.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandela.ac.za\/Study-at-Mandela\/Discovery\/Career-study-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0University of Johannesburg<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications open <strong>01 April<\/strong> and close on <strong>31 October 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee for online applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R200 application fee for paper applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at University of Johannesburg the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uj.ac.za\/about\/about\/internationalisation\/international-students-2\/applying-to-uj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>North-West University<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Application dates for selection courses open <strong>1<\/strong> <strong>April<\/strong> and close on <strong>30 June 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications for all other programmes open <strong>1 April<\/strong> and close on <strong>31 August 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R600 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at North-West University <a href=\"https:\/\/applynow.nwu.ac.za\/OnlineApplication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/sites\/studies.nwu.ac.za\/files\/files\/undergrad\/2025\/2025Grade-12-Prospectus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0University of Western Cape<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications open on <strong>2 April 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>31 August 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for applications for:\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Dental Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Oral Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 September 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for applications for all other programmes<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for all applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Western Cape <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwc.ac.za\/apply-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwc.ac.za\/study\/faculties-and-programmes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of Free State<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications open on <strong>1 April 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>31 May 2025 <\/strong>is the closing date for applications for these programs:\n<ul>\n<li>MBChB<\/li>\n<li>Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Optometry<\/li>\n<li>Physiotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Radiation Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>31 July 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for these applications for these programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Biokinetics<\/li>\n<li>Dietetics<\/li>\n<li>Nursing<\/li>\n<li>Social Work<\/li>\n<li>Sports Coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>31 August 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for:\n<ul>\n<li>International applicants<\/li>\n<li>All Access Programmes on the South Campus and the sub-regions<\/li>\n<li>All non-selection programmes<\/li>\n<li>Community Development (Qwaqwa Campus only)<\/li>\n<li>Construction Economics and Management (Full-time)<\/li>\n<li>Construction Management (Compact Learning)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 September 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for:\n<ul>\n<li>Drama and Theatre Arts<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Geology<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Physics with Engineering Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)<\/li>\n<li>Fine Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for UFS<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Free State <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.ufs.ac.za\/Application\/Start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/docs\/librariesprovider44\/study-at-the-ufs\/2026-ufs-prospectus.pdf?sfvrsn=dd6a1720_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0Central University of Technology<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications <strong>open in May<\/strong> and <strong>will<\/strong> <strong>close 30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for all applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe If you want to apply online at the Central University of Technology <a href=\"https:\/\/enroll.cut.ac.za\/pls\/prodi41\/w99pkg.mi_login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cut.ac.za\/programmes-offered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Other South African universities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to keep your options open, so take a look at these other SA universities which have application fees.<\/p>\n<h4>University of Witwatersrand<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications for 2025 at Wits opened in <strong>March<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 June<\/strong> is the closing for all applications for these degrees:\n<ul>\n<li>All programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Architectural Studies<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Audiology<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology<\/li>\n<li>BA in Film and TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 September 2025<\/strong> is the closing date for all the other programs<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R100 application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R700 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Witwatersrand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/apply-to-wits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that Wits offers, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/faculties-and-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Rhodes University<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications open at the end of <strong>April<\/strong> and will close on <strong>30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R100 application fee for all applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at Rhodes University <a href=\"https:\/\/ross.ru.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the mark requirements for each course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ru.ac.za\/admissiongateway\/application\/entryrequirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of Cape Town<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications opened <strong>1 April<\/strong> and closed <strong>31 July 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R100 application fee for all SA applicants<\/strong> and students from the SADC region<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R300 application fee for international students from countries outside the SADC region<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Cape Town <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.uct.ac.za\/psc\/public\/EMPLOYEE\/SA\/c\/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?LP=UCT_ONLINE_APP_PUBLIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that UCT offers, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/uct.ac.za\/students\/prospective-students\/undergraduate-prospectus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Mangosuthu University of Technology<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications opened in <strong>January<\/strong> and will close on <strong>30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Late applications are accepted until <strong>30 November<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R250 application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R300 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply to MUT for your first-year, you will have to apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cao.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAO website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Undergraduate-Prospectus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tshwane University of Technology<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications opened <strong>1 March\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 You can take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/tut.ac.za\/images\/docs\/study\/2026_First-Year-Course_Information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this brochure<\/a> to get the closing dates for each program<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udca1 Some programs may close for applications before the closing date if they are full, so the earlier you apply the better<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R240 application fee for all applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the Tshwane University of Technology <a href=\"https:\/\/applications-prod.tut.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the first year enrolment, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tut.ac.za\/media\/docs\/2025%20General%20Information%20for%20First%20Year%20Enrolment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this brochure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of Limpopo<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications open on <strong>1 April 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications for MBChB close on <strong>31 July<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications for all other programs will close on <strong>30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R200 application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R750 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe If you want to apply online at the University of Limpopo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.ac.za\/index.php?Entity=Apply%20Now#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Student-Prospectus-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Vaal University of Technology<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Applications at VUT <strong>open in May<\/strong> and will close on <strong>30 September 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R100 application fee for all applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the Vaal University of Technology <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/apply-to-vut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check <a href=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-GENERAL-PROSPECTUS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of Mpumalanga<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications <strong>open 1 June<\/strong> and <strong>will<\/strong> <strong>close 30 November<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R200 application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R400 application fee for international students from SADC countries<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R550 application fee for international from other countries<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe If you want to apply online at the University of Mpumalanga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ump.ac.za\/Study-with-us\/Application-Process\/Online-Applications.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ump.ac.za\/Study-with-us\/Faculties-and-Schools.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of South Africa<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications open between <strong>1 September<\/strong> and <strong>13 October<\/strong> and will close on <strong>17 November<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R140 application fee for all applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of South Africa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/sites\/corporate\/default\/Apply-for-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/static\/corporate_web\/Content\/Colleges\/CSET\/Apply%20to%20study%20at%20the%20college\/Docs\/2023-2024%20CSET%20Prospectus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>University of Fort Hare<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Undergraduate applications opened <strong>1 June<\/strong> and will close on <strong>31 October<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R120 application fee for all applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Fort Hare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the first year enrolment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/apply\/Study-at-Fort-Hare-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>University of Zululand<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications <strong>opened 1 March<\/strong> and <strong>will<\/strong> <strong>close 30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R250 application fee for SA applicants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R300 application fee for international students<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply to UNIZULU for your first-year, you will have to apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cao.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAO website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2026-Brochure-for-undergraduate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Universities still to announce their application dates<\/h3>\n<h4>\u00a0Walter Sisulu University \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 \u00a0Walter Sisulu University has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications opened on <strong>2 April 2024. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>30 September 2024<\/strong> was the closing for all applications for:\n<ul>\n<li>All programs in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Applications from international students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 <strong>31 October 2024<\/strong> was the closing date for SA applicants<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for all applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at Walter Sisulu University <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.wsu.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.ac.za\/index.php\/en\/study-with-us\/2024-prospectuses?layout=table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these prospectuses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cape Peninsula University of Technology \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 \u00a0CPUT has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications opened on <strong>13 May<\/strong> and closed on <strong>30 August 2024<\/strong> for international students<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications closed on <strong>30 September 2024<\/strong> for SA applicants<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee for online applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a R100 application fee for paper applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/study\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/academic\/prospectus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of Venda \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 UNIVEN has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications opened <strong>08 May <\/strong>and closed on <strong>26 September 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for all applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of Venda <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univen.ac.za\/students\/student-support-services\/how-to-apply\/apply-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univen.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2026_UNDERGRADUATE-STUDENT-INFORMATION-BROCHURE-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Sol Plaatje University \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Sol Plaatjie University has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications <strong>opened on 1 April<\/strong> and <strong>closed on 30 November<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is <strong>no application fee<\/strong> for all applications<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe If you want to apply online at Sol Plaatje University <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SPU-A5-Prospectus-2024-Website-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>University of KwaZulu-Natal \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 \u00a0University of KwaZulu-Natal has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications for MBChB opened <strong>1 March<\/strong> and closed on <strong>30 June<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Applications for all other programmes opened <strong>1 March<\/strong> and closed on <strong>30 September<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R210<\/strong> application fee for SA applicants<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R420<\/strong> application fee for SA applicants who submit their application late<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>R490<\/strong> application fee for students from African countries<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 There is a <strong>$153<\/strong> application fee for international students from outside of Africa<\/li>\n<li>\u270d\ud83c\udffe To apply online at the University of KwaZulu-Natal <a href=\"https:\/\/studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za\/apply-at-ukzn\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcd1 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/saa.ukzn.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Undergrad2025-Web-latest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this prospectus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Durban University of Technology \u2013 application dates not yet released<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc6 Durban University of Technology has not released its dates for 2026, however in 2025 applications opened in <strong>February<\/strong> and closed on <strong>30 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