South Africa's Public Universities
Browse all 26 nationally accredited public universities. Check application status, opening and closing dates, and access prospectuses.
Application dates shown are for the 2027 intake and are indicative. Always confirm exact dates and programme-specific deadlines (especially Health Sciences and Engineering) on the official university website before applying.
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Enter your matric marks below. Our system calculates your APS score and instantly matches you with qualifications you're eligible for across South Africa's universities.
Standard APS: best 6 subjects · Life Orientation excluded.
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2027 Intake Application Deadlines
Applications for the 2027 academic year are made during 2026. Missing a closing date means waiting another full year — set reminders today.
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Dates and fees were verified against official university sources on 15 September 2026 and can change. Many programmes (especially Health Sciences) close earlier — check each university’s Admissions tab and confirm on its official website before applying. Fees shown are for South African online applications.
Download Prospectuses
The latest official admissions document for each university — the same sources the requirements on this page were verified against. Where a university has not published a 2027 prospectus, the newest official document or page is linked and labelled.
Explore Career Pathways
Discover where your subjects can take you. Each pathway shows how many universities offer it, typical study duration and South Africa's career demand outlook — use the calculator above for your own score at each university.
Your Student Journey Starts Here
Five steps from discovery to enrolment. SAUS guides you through every phase of the application process.
Need Help Applying?
Submit your details and a SAUS student guidance officer will contact you to assist with university selection, application processes, NSFAS applications, and funding options.
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SAUS/GUID/FORM/2026
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