Universities registration in South Africa typically follows after the application process, it involves officially enrolling in courses and paying registration fees.
Most universities in South Africa open for registration in January or February 2025 for first-semester students. Some institutions also have mid-year registrations for the second semester.
Many universities allow students to register online via their student portals. For specific cases or assistance, in-person registration may be required, but this is less common.
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Documents Required for Registration
Ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Proof of Address.
- Proof of admission.
- Certified copies of your ID or passport.
- Academic transcripts or matric results.
- Proof of payment for the registration fee.
- Additional documents may be required for international students, such as a study visa or medical aid cover.
University Registration Dates For 2025
The following Universities have announced their registration dates for 2025:
| University | First-Time Entering Students | Returning Students |
|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch University | 15 – 25 January | 15 January – 8 February |
| University of the Western Cape | 8 – 31 January | 8 January – 7 February |
| University of Cape Town | 6 January – 14 February | 6 January – 14 February |
| University of the Free State | 7 January – 7 February | 7 January – 7 February |
| University of Johannesburg | 14 January – 7 February | 14 January – 7 February |
| University of Kwazulu-Natal | 7 January – 14 February | 7 January – 14 February |
| Tshwane University of Technology | 16 January – 2 February | 16 January – 2 February |
| Central University of Technology | 22 – 27 January | 28 – 31 January |
| Durban University of Technology | 13 January – 7 February | 13 January – 7 February |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | 27 January – 7 February | 27 January – 7 February |
| Rhodes University | 1 – 2 February | 1 – 2 February |
| Walter Sisulu University | 8 – 31 January | 8 – 31 January |
| Unisa | 8 January – 21 February | 8 January – 21 February |
| Wits | Depends on faculty | Depends on faculty |
| University of Pretoria | 19 January | 3 February |
| Nelson Mandela University | 13 January | 13 January |
| Sol Plaatje University | 3 February – 14 February | 20 January – 14 February |
| North-West University | 20 January – 24 February | 27 January – 6 February |
| Sefako Makgatho University | TBA | 6 – 17 January |
| University of Fort Hare | 13 – 2 February | 13 – 2 February |
| University of Zululand | 27 – 31 January | 3 -7 February |
| University of Limpopo | 23 – 31 January/3-7 February | 10-17 January/20-24 January |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | 21 January – 7 February | 13 January – 31 January |
| University of Mpumalanga | 2 January – 7 February | 2 January – 14 February |
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