TVET AND UNIVERSITIES
TVET Colleges in South Africa
South Africa has 50 public TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Colleges with more than 360 campuses nationwide, making them accessible in both cities and rural areas. They offer practical training in fields such as engineering, business, IT, hospitality, and agriculture. Many campuses also host Centres of Specialisation, which focus on priority trades like plumbing, bricklaying, electrical, and welding—helping to meet the country’s demand for skilled artisans. For more information on TVET Colleges visit this page
With TVET Colleges, you gain real skills, real training, and real opportunities for work or further study!
List of Universities
South Africa is home to 26 dynamic public universities, ranging from research-intensive institutions like UCT and Wits, to career-focused universities of technology and comprehensive universities that blend both. With internationally recognized programs, affordable tuition, and English as the main teaching language, they attract students from across Africa and beyond, making SA a hub for quality higher education.
| Name of the University | Admission Requirements | Application Fee | How to Apply | Closing Dates | Prospectus | Open Days - 2025 |
| Eastern Cape Universities | ||||||
| Nelson Mandela University (NMMU) |
Admission Point Score (APS) |
Free | Apply here |
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Click here |
Gqeberha May 16th and 17th. George Campus May 23rd.
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| Rhodes University (RU) | Requirements | R100.00 | Apply here | End of September | Click here | 10 May Barratt Complex, African St |
| University of Fort Hare (UFH) | Requirements | Apply here | ||||
| Walter Sisulu University (WSU | Requirements | |||||
| Free State Universities | ||||||
| Central University of Technology (CUT) | Requirements | |||||
| University of the Free State (UFS) | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in Gauteng | ||||||
| University of Johannesburg | Requirements | |||||
| University of Pretoria | Requirements | |||||
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | Requirements | |||||
| Tshwane University of Technology | Requirements | |||||
| University of South Africa | Requirements | |||||
| University of the Witwatersrand | Requirements | |||||
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| Universities in KZN | ||||||
| Durban University of Technology (DUT) | Requirements | |||||
| Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) | Requirements | |||||
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Requirements | |||||
| University of Zululand | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in Limpopo | ||||||
| University of Limpopo | Requirements | |||||
| University of Venda | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in Mpumalanga | ||||||
| University of Mpumalanga | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in the Northern Cape | ||||||
| Sol Plaatje University | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in North-West | ||||||
| North-West University | Requirements | |||||
| Universities in the Western Cape | ||||||
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Requirements | Click here | ||||
| Stellenbosch University | Requirements | R100.00 | Apply here |
Closed for undergraduate programmes and residence applications. 31 October: Applications close for Stellenbosch University financial assistance. 26 January 2026: Applications close for Diplomas in Public Accountability (School of Public Leadership ). |
Click here | 18 April 2026 SU’s Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses |
| University of Cape Town | Requirements | R100.00 | Apply | Closed | Click here | 12 April 2025 |
| University of Western Cape | Requirements | Free | Apply here | Closed | Click here | 10 May 2025 |
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