South Africa has 26 public universities, which are classified into three categories, not all these universities have extended deaded also known as Late application dates:
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TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITIES (12)
Focus: Academic and theoretical programs.
COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITIES (9)
Focus: A mix of academic and vocational programs.
UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY (5)
Focus: Vocational and technical education.
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SA Universities Late Applications For 2025 Now Open!
Of all these universities, few have opened late application windows for the 2025 academic year. Here are some institutions currently accepting late applications:
University of Johannesburg (UJ):
- Late Application Period: January 14 to January 19, 2025.
- Application Fee: Online applications are free; manual applications require a fee of R200.
- Application Process: Prospective students can apply online for available undergraduate programs. Manual applications are also accepted with the required fee.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT):
- Late Application Period: November 1, 2024, to January 17, 2025.
- Application Process: Applicants can submit late applications online for selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Sol Plaatje University:
- Application Extension: Applications extended to January 15, 2025.
- Application Process: Interested candidates should visit the university’s official website for application details.
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT):
- Application Status: Applications for the 2025 academic year are still open.
- Application Process: Prospective students can apply online for various programs.
University of South Africa (UNISA):
- Late Application Period: January 13 to January 27, 2025.
- Application Process: UNISA is accepting late applications for selected undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that application deadlines and availability of programs are subject to change.