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Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

Cape Town, Western Cape

CPUT offers career-focused programmes in fields such as engineering, information technology, business, health sciences, and design. The university is known for its practical training, innovation, and strong links with industry.

Applications: May 13, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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Durban University of Technology

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

DUT offers career-focused programmes in fields such as engineering, health sciences, business, information technology, and management sciences. The university is known for its emphasis on practical learning, innovation, and industry partnerships that prepare students for the workplace.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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Nelson Mandela University

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

NMU offers programmes in fields such as engineering, business, science, education, health sciences, and humanities. The university is known for its focus on innovation, research, sustainability, and community development, attracting students from across South Africa and internationally.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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North West University

Mafikeng, Potchefstroom, Vandebijlpark

NWU offers a wide range of programs in business, education, engineering, health sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The university is known for its strong research focus, quality teaching, and diverse student community.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Rhodes University offers programmes in humanities, science, commerce, law, and education. The university is well known for its strong academic reputation, small class sizes, and excellence in journalism, law, and research.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Ga-rankuwa, Pretoria

SMU offers programmes in fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and public health. The university is dedicated to training healthcare professionals and improving healthcare services in South Africa, particularly in underserved communities.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

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Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

The university offers programmes in engineering, science, business, medicine, law, education, and humanities. Stellenbosch University is known for its strong research output, high academic standards, and beautiful campus, attracting students from South Africa and around the world.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

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Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria, Gauteng

One of South Africa’s largest universities of technology with broad technical and vocational offerings.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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University of Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape

Research-intensive public university with undergraduate and postgraduate application pathways.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026

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University of Fort Hare

Alice, Eastern Cape

Historic public university known for leadership, agriculture, education, and social science programmes.

Applications: May 12, 2026 to October 31, 2026

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University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng

The university is known for its focus on innovation, research, and career-focused education, with multiple campuses and a diverse student community.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal

Multi-campus public university with a strong professional and applied learning focus.

Applications: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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University of Limpopo

Turfloop, Limpopo

The university offers programs in fields such as health sciences, management, law, humanities, and science. UL focuses on research, community development, and improving access to higher education, particularly for students from rural and disadvantaged communities.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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University of Mpumalanga

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

The university offers programs in fields such as agriculture, education, hospitality management, development studies, and nature conservation. UMP focuses on skills development, research, and community engagement, supporting regional growth and opportunities for students.

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University of Pretoria

Hatfield, Pretoria

UP offers a wide range of programs in fields such as engineering, health sciences, law, business, natural sciences, and humanities. The university is known for its strong research output, high academic standards, and modern facilities, attracting students from across South Africa and around the world.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

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University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Bellville, Western Cape

UWC offers programmes in law, health sciences, natural sciences, education, business, and humanities. The university is recognised for its research, community engagement, and commitment to access to higher education.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Wits is known for its strong academic programs in engineering, health sciences, business, humanities, and science, and it is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide for academic and research excellence

Applications: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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University of Venda

Thohoyandou, Limpopo

Public university serving regional development through education, science, management, and health programmes.

Applications: May 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

VUT offers programs in areas such as engineering, information technology, business, science, and applied sciences. The university is known for its emphasis on technical skills, innovation, and industry-focused training to prepare students for the workplace.

Applications: April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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