Universities Open For 2025 Late Applications

Universities Open for 2025 Late Applications

Universities Open for 2025 Late Applications

Apply for late admission to the 2025 academic year through the South African University online application platform! This site is for those ready to apply to universities still accepting late applications for selected undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate diploma programs for the 2025 academic intake. It provides details on application requirements and deadlines to help guide you through the late application process.

Important Dates for Late Applications

Late applications for 2025 will be accepted from Friday, November 1, 2024, through Friday, January 31, 2025. Make sure you submit your application by the deadline. After submission, it may take up to three weeks to hear feedback. You will be admitted if you match the requirements and there is space available in the course.

Minimum Requirements to Apply

To qualify for late applications, applicants must meet the following academic criteria:

Home Language: Minimum 40%
Four other subjects (excluding Life Orientation): Minimum 50%
One additional subject: Minimum 30%
Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT): Minimum 30%
Pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects

Required Application Documents

For Post-Matric Learners:

Certified copy of your NSC or Senior Certificate
Certified copy of your ID
Academic records, if applicable
Proof of current NSC result improvements (if applicable)
An affidavit describing post-matric activities
Combined Grade 12 results if re-writing subjects

For Transfer Students:

Certified copies of:

NSC or Senior Certificate
ID
Good conduct certificate from your current institution
Official Academic Transcript
Module content/yearbook descriptor for completed courses
Degree certificate, if applicable

For International Students:

Final school results evaluated by Universities in South Africa (USAf)
Certified copy of your passport

For Postgraduate Students:

Certified copies of:

ID (all applicants)
Passport (international applicants)
Degree certificates (all applicants)
Official Academic Transcripts
SAQA Evaluation Certificate (international applicants)
CV (all applicants)
Motivation letter (all applicants)
Research intention (Master’s and Doctoral applicants)

Note: Applications without the required documents and fees will not be processed.

Application Fees

A non-refundable application fee is required. Typical charges are:

South African applicants: R210
International SADC and Africa: R490
Other international applicants: $530

Universities Open for 2025 Late Applications

These universities are currently accepting late applications:

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): 01 November – 11 December 2024
Durban University of Technology: 01 November – 11 December 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT): 01 November – 11 December 2024
University of Zululand: 01 November – 11 December 2024
University of South Africa: 13-27 January 2025
Cape Peninsula University of Technology: November 1 2024 – January 17 2025
University of Johannesburg: 14 – 19 January 2025
Sol Plaatje University: Applications extended to January 15, 2025
Tshwane University of Technology: 2025 application is still open

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

Visit the university website and confirm they are open for 2025 late applications.
Enter the details of your ID to get started.
Read and agree to the declaration section (POPI Act).
Enter your personal information.
Provide contact details for your next of kin and account contact person.
Select your qualification level
Enter your academic results accurately.
Select a course from the drop box list.
Review and accept the application rules.
Upload all required documents.
Submit your form.
Check your email for confirmation.
Log in with your student number and PIN to accept or reject the offer by expiry.
Save your decision and check your application status on the university’s website.