Registration for the 2025 academic year is now underway at universities across South Africa. These institutions offer a diverse selection of programs designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills essential for success in today's ever-changing world.
Most universities offer both convenient online and traditional on-campus registration options to cater to your preferences. However, it's crucial to note that registration deadlines can vary significantly between universities and even within different faculties of the same institution.
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 |
To successfully register, you may be required to present the following documents:
- Matriculation Results: Your official high school results are essential.
- Identification: A valid South African ID or passport.
- Proof of Residence: A recent utility bill or other official document confirming your address.
As part of the registration process, you will be required to:
- Pay the Registration Fee: This fee varies depending on the university, your chosen program, and your student status.
- Pay a First Installment of Tuition Fees: This initial payment contributes towards the overall cost of your studies.
Universities South Africa (USAf) has announced the commencement dates for the 2025 academic year at all 26 public universities in South Africa. For first-time entering students, sixteen universities will commence in January and ten universities will commence in February.
