University, College & Bursary Applications Made easy

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITIES PAGE

Explore South Africa's 26 public universities in one place. ApplySmart SA helps students find university application information, available qualifications, admission requirements, Admission Point Score (APS) guidance, application fees, important deadlines and official application links.

Whether you are completing Grade 12, applying for your first undergraduate qualification or planning postgraduate studies, this guide will help you understand the university application process and prepare for your next step.

University Applications in South Africa 2026/2027

Looking for university applications in South Africa? ApplySmart SA provides information to help students choose the right university and course.

🎓 Universities in South Africa

Find information about South African universities, courses, admission requirements, APS requirements, application dates and closing dates.

Before applying, check:

- Application opening and closing dates

- Admission requirements

- APS requirements

- Application fees

- Available courses

- Required documents

University Courses

Explore courses in:

- Education

- Law

- Nursing & Health Sciences

- Engineering

- Accounting

- Business

- IT & Computer Science

- Agriculture

- Psychology

- Tourism

- Humanities

APS Requirements

Different universities and courses have different APS requirements. Use our APS Calculator to calculate your APS and explore suitable study options.

How to Apply

1. Choose your course.

2. Choose a suitable university.

3. Check the admission requirements.

4. Check the closing date.

5. Prepare your documents.

6. Submit your application.

7. Track your application status.

🎯 Choose the Right University

Compare your results, APS score, course requirements and career goals before making your decision.

ApplySmart SA — helping students make smarter education and career decisions.

Higher education opens doors to career opportunities, personal growth , and lifelong learning. At ApplySmart SA, we help students find the right university, understand admission requirements, calculate APS score, and complete applications successfully.

UNDERSTANDING CONDITIONAL AND UNCONDITIONAL OFFERS WITH APPYSMARTSA:

At ApplySmartSA We help student to understand every step of the university application process, including the difference between Conditional offers and Unconditional offers.
A Conditional Offer means that a university is prepared to admit you, provided you meet specific admission requirement, such as achieving the required final Grade 12 results, submitting outstanding documents, or satifying any additional conditions set by the institution.
An Unconditional Offer means that you have met all the minimum requirements, your application has been successfully assessed, and your place has been confirmed without any further conditions.

STRATEGIES TO AVOID REJECTION AND BEING WAITLISTED:

Apply early before application become highly competitive
Choose courses that match yourAPS score and university admission requirements
Apply to multiple universities to increase your chances of acceptance
Select both Competitive and alternative programmes to avoid relying on single course
Submit all required documents correctly and on time to prevent delays
Monitor your application status and respond quickly to any request from universities
Pay all required application fee before the closing date

SELECTIVE PROGRAMMES: Selective Courses have limited spaces, High APS score requirements, and offen requires additional selection process such as interviews, portfolio, or admission test. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

Medicine
Nursing
Law
Social Work
Radiography
Architecture

WHY ARE THEY SELECTIVE?

Thousand of applicants compete for a small number of places

NON -SELECTIVE PROGRAMMES: Non- Selective programmes usually have more available spaces and admit student who meet the entry requirements. Competition is generally lower.

EXAMPLE INCLUDES:

Bachelor of Arts
Public Administration
Political Science
Economics
Business Management
Human Resource Management