2026 Late Applications | University Applications that are still open
1. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Application status: Accepting late applications until courses are full.
đź”— Apply/Info: https://www.tut.ac.za
2. Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
Application status: Late applications still open (likely into Nov/Dec 2025 and possibly early 2026).
đź”— Apply/Info: https://www.mut.ac.za
3. University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
Application status: Late applications accepted (closing dates vary).
đź”— Apply/Info: https://www.unizulu.ac.za
4. University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
Application status: Applications for 2026 usually close 30 Nov 2025 (postgraduate up to Jan 2026) — worth checking for late or selective intakes. University of Mpumalanga
đź”— Apply: https://www.ump.ac.za/Study-with-us/Application-Process/Online-Applications
5. Regenesys Education (Private University)
Application status: Open; multiple intakes and flexible programmes into 2026. Regenesys
đź”— Apply/Info: https://www.regenesys.net
6. University of South Africa (UNISA) (Limited)
Application status: Undergraduate and selected postgraduate programmes re-open 3 Nov – 19 Dec 2025 (some limited places). University of South Africa
đź”— Apply: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission
📌 Other Universities: Most Deadlines Have Passed
The following major public universities generally closed regular 2026 applications in 2025, but check directly in case of late/conditional intakes (e.g., part-time, postgraduate, or specific faculties):
| University | Remarks |
|---|---|
| University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) — CLOSED | Most deadlines passed for 2026; 2027 opens Mar 2026. Wits University |
| University of the Free State (UFS) | Regular 2026 application period ended. UFS Online Applications |
| Walter Sisulu University (WSU) | Closed standard deadlines (some late may exist). เว็บสล็ŕ¸ŕ¸• |
| University of Pretoria (UP) | Closed in mid-2025. University of Pretoria |
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | Application period ended 30 Sept 2025. Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Cape Peninsula Univ of Tech (CPUT) | Standard deadlines passed. University Info |
| Nelson Mandela University (NMU) | 30 Sept 2025 for most programmes. Nelson Mandela University |
📌 Tips Before You Apply
✔ Deadlines: Many universities closed regular 2026 applications between Sep–Nov 2025; some offer late or rolling admissions depending on space.
✔ Postgraduate and distance learning: Often have later deadlines than undergraduate programmes — always check the specific faculty page.
âś” NSFAS funding: Apply early via NSFAS portal to maximize support chances.
âś” Some private universities & institutes (e.g., Regenesys) have multiple intakes throughout the year.
📍 Useful Direct Links by University
| University | Official Admissions / Apply Link |
|---|---|
| Tshwane University of Technology | https://www.tut.ac.za |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | https://www.mut.ac.za |
| University of Zululand | https://www.unizulu.ac.za |
| University of Mpumalanga | https://www.ump.ac.za/Study-with-us/Application-Process/Online-Applications |
| UNISA (Limited) | https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission |
| Regenesys Education | https://www.regenesys.net |