Central Applications Office Important Dates for 2025/2026
January 2025/2026
11 Back to school
March 2025/2026
1 Applications for 2025/2026 first semester entry opens and on-time application fee of R200.00 is payable
31 End of first school term
31 Last day for applicants to extend their 2025/2026 first semester applications to 2025/2026 second semester and/or 2025/2026 1st semester
April 2025/2026
18 Back to school
May 2025/2026
31 Last day for on-time fee of R200.00 for 2025/2026 second semester applications
31 DUT & MUT: Most 2025/2026 second semester programmes close
June 2025/2026
1 Late application fee of R400.00 for 2025/2026 second semester application now applies
30 End of second school term
30 UKZN: B Medicine & B Surgery closes
July 2025/2026
24 Back to school
29 DUT: B Health Science: Clinical Technology and N Dip Biomedical Technology closes
31 DUT: B Tech Clinical Technology closes
August 2025/2026
1 Applications for 2025/2026 second semester entry opens and on-time fee of R200.00 payable
14 DUT: N Dip Environmental Health and B Child and Youth Care closes
15 DUT: M Tech Chiropractic closes
30 DUT: B Health Sciences Homeopathy and B Health Science: Radiography closes
31 DUT: B Health Sciences: Emergency Medical Care, B Health Science: Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics and N Dip Journalism closes
September 2025/2026
06 DUT: N Dip Graphic Design closes
20 DUT: B Health Science: Dental Technology closes
23 DUT: N Dip Somatology closes
28 UNIZULU: All Science and Agriculture programmes close
29 End of third school term
30 DUT: Most remaining programmes close
MUT: All programmes close
UKZN: All remaining programmes close
October 2025/2026
09 Back to school
11 UNIZULU: B Sc Augmented programmes close
31 Last day for on-time application fee of R200.00 for 2025/2026 first semester applications
UNIZULU: All remaining programmes close
November 2025/2026
1 Late application fee of R400.00 now applies for 2025/2026 first semester application
30 DUT: All Enterprise Development Unit programmes close
December 2025/2026
6 End of fourth school term
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Did you know : International Scholarships 2024
There are several international scholarships available for South Africans to study abroad. Here are a few examples:
- Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program: This program provides fully funded scholarships to study at selected universities in Africa, Europe, and North America. It is open to African students, including South Africans, who are committed to giving back to their communities.
- Commonwealth Scholarships: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK for citizens of Commonwealth countries, including South Africa. The scholarships cover tuition fees, travel costs, and a living allowance.
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program: The Fulbright program offers scholarships for South Africans to study at U.S. universities for a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and health insurance.
- Erasmus+ Programme: The Erasmus+ programme offers scholarships for South Africans to study in Europe for a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel, and living expenses.
- Australia Awards Scholarships: The Australian government offers scholarships for South Africans to study at Australian universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a living allowance.
These are just a few examples of the many international scholarships available to South Africans. It is important to research the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for each scholarship program.