Who qualifies for a nsfas loan : All South African citizens, registered at South African institutions, who are in need of financial assistance and can prove that they’ll be academically successful, are eligible for NSFAS funding. While NSFAS funds primarily undergraduate students, further study can also be covered if it is required for your chosen career. (This would be that case, for example, with law, which requires you to have a postgraduate, LLB degree.)
2026-2027 South Cape TVET College Prospectus is available for Download
A university or school prospectus is a document sent to potential (prospective) students to attract them to apply for admissions. It usually contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place.
Click Here To download 2026-2027 South Cape TVET College Prospectus
South African Theological Seminary Application 2026 :To apply to the University of Cape Town , you need the documents below :
1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID
2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees
3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results
For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, See Application Checklist. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply.
FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.
APPLICATIONS FOR: POST BASIC NURSING DIPLOMAS (R212), FOUR YEAR DIPLOMA IN NURSING (R425) AND ONE YEAR MIDWIFERY (R254), BRIDGING COURSE FOR ENROLLED NURSES (DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING) R683 “BE INSPIRED TO BE A NURSE: LILITHA COLLEGE OF NURSING”
The Lilitha College of Nursing invites applications for: Post Basic Diplomas in Nursing Science (R212): Clinical Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC), Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care (Centralized and Decentralized programs), Community Nursing Science, Child Nursing Science, Operating Theatre, Critical Care, Orthopedic Nursing Science, Ophthalmic Nursing Science.
Basic Diplomas: Four Year Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery (R425) course leading to Registration as a Nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery), One Year Midwifery (254) and Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging Course for qualified practicing Enrolled Nurses) R683 from young, compassionate and caring individuals who are passionate about nursing and wish to start their career in Nursing Profession in the Eastern Cape Province or upgrade their current nursing status (having been granted Study Leave by the current Employer).
REQUIREMENTS: A well written application letter accompanied by the following documents: • Certified copy of a valid grade 12 certificate with aggregate D or E/S (from 750 and above) – old certificate and meet minimum requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree or diploma for the new certificate.
• Certified copy of 2017 Grade 11 end of the year report or term 1 Grade 12 report for candidates who are still doing Grade 12.
• The certificate or report must have the following subject as they are compulsory: English Level 3 and above/E symbol – old certificate and Biology (Life Sciences) Level 4 and above/D symbol –old certificates, other science subjects (Physical Science, Mathematics, Geography, Agriculture, Life Orientation) will be an added advantage as the Admission Point System (with minimum points of 18) will be utilized to select these candidates.
• Certified copy of study leave or letter from supervisor indicating that study leave is being processed for government employees.
• Certified copy of identity document
• Certified copy of a marriage certificate for married candidates
• Curriculum vitae with reliable contact numbers and clear physical address indicating the town/farm/village of origin AS A CATCHMENT AREA
• An original bank copy of a R50.00 deposit slip (as proof of having deposited the R50.00 non-refundable application fee to: Account Name : Lilitha College of Nursing Bank : First National Bank Branch : Bhisho Account Number : 62407182229 Branch Code : 210619 Reference : APP – Name and Surname
NB. For Post Basic Diploma, and One Year Diploma in Midwifery applicants must attach copy of the current South African Nursing Council license to practice, and must have been exposed in the specialist field/discipline applying for; Age limit for the Four Year Diploma R425 for those who are currently not practicing as nurses is 17-35 years on registration with Lilitha College of Nursing, and for those who are practicing as nurses is 45 years. Your application must be sent to one main/sub campus nearest to your place of residence:
Campuses
MTHATHA CAMPUS : Umthatha Main Campus – Mthatha General Hospital Private Bag X 5014 Umthatha, 5099 Dr Malizo Mpehle Sub-campus in Tsolo
EAST LONDON CAMPUS : Frere Site Lennox Road, Amalinda Private Bag X 9023 East London, 5200 Victoria Sub Campus in Alice Tafalofefe Sub Campus in Centane Madwaleni Sub Campus in Elliotdale
QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS : Queenstown Campus Lilitha – Frontier Hospital Queenstown Health Resource Centre Private Bag X 7063 Queenstown, 5320 Umlamli/Emplisweni Cluster Sub Campus In Sterkspruit
PORT ELIZABETH CAMPUS (OLD SHIRLEY CRIBB NURSING COLLEGE BUILDING) 58 Park Drive Central Port Elizabeth, 6000 Dora Nginza in Port Elizabeth Andries Vosloo in Somerset East Settlers in Grahamstown Midlands in Graaf Reinet
LUSIKISIKI CAMPUS St Elizabeth Hospital Private Bag X 1007 Lusikisiki, 4802 Madzikane kaZulu in Mt Frere
The courses will commence on:
• Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging Course) :R683: 01 January 2026;
• Diploma in Nursing Science (general, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery: R425: 01 February 2026;
• Post Basic Diplomas: R212: 01 March 2026,
Faxed applications will not be processed. Enquiries: MS S Ngwenze @043 700 9717/063 171 1499 Closing Date: 25 MAY 2026
| Qualification Type | SA citizenship (with a SA ID number)Permanent Residency with a valid SA identificationRefugees with a valid Refugee permit* | Non- South African Citizenship (without a SA ID number) |
| MASTER’S DEGREE & M TECH (Full Research) | 15 March 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
| DOCTORAL DEGREE & D TECH | 15 March 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
Certain late applications are still available for applications.
Also, other late approved accredited HEQSF Postgraduate Diploma programmes that are currently open for applications:
| Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Science | closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Consumer Science (Food & Nutrition) | closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate diploma in Entrepreneurship | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate diploma in Human Resource Management | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate diploma in Retail Business Management | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science Management | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering (Course Based) | Closes 28 January 2026 | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing | Closes 4 February 2026 | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing | Closes 4 February 2026 |
Click here to access a full list of programmes available for applications
Click here to download the Application for Exemption and Recognition form
| Qualification code: | 98449 |
| NQF level: | 8 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 5679 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in the relevant discipline or a discipline closely associated with it, from an accredited provider of higher education. A minimum of 60% for the major(s), or for a selected number of NQF 7 modules in the qualification.
Unsuccessful applicants, may appeal to the College of Graduate Studies: Postgraduate Administration Department, and will be required to provide a motivation for special admission. The motivation must incorporate the following:
– academic motivation offering evidence of your ability to study a postgraduate qualification,
– work experience relevant to the qualification and courses completed since graduating with the Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma.
These appeals will only be considered if the enrolment target of the particular qualification has not been met and/or additional enrolment spaces are available. Click here if you don’t meet the admission requirements above to view alternative options.
Pay the application fee of R105 once you’ve received your student number.
Please note:
Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.
Applications for admission to honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2018 academic year are closed.
Please note:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may want to consider alternative qualifications or possibly, if you qualify, an extended programme (refer to the college admission requirements), enabling you to register for limited modules in your first year.
The admission requirements to Unisa and the number of modules a student must pass per semester have changed. It’s important to take note of this information to ensure that you are able to progress with your studies and graduate within the stipulated qualification timeframe. Read more…
What should you do if you do not meet the admission requirements for any undergraduate qualification at Unisa? You need to explore options to help you meet the admission requirements for your chosen qualification or you could reconsider your career goals and how you will plan your career. Read more…
When applying to Unisa, remember that Unisa will consider your previous learning. This includes both formal education at a tertiary institution (eg formal certificate, diploma and degree qualifications) and informal learning (eg knowledge or skills acquired during practical work experience, including community work in a relevant field). For further information visit the RPL website.
DUT Application, Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle. Applications close at various times through the year, depending on study choice.
Before you begin applying online or in hardcopy, have a look at our infographic on Things to Remember Before Applying.
Application must be made via the application forms (obtainable from the International School Office or download it from the website: www.dut.ac.za), and a non-refundable application fee must accompany all applications. The early bird closing date for applications is February 22; late closing date is April 25.
We hope that the information provided will enable you to make an informed decision about applying to DUT. To help you get the most out of the information provided, here are a few key points you should bear in mind:
You can apply to DUT through the CAO application portal. All prospective students will be able to apply through this system.
Please complete the CAO application form, and attach certified copies of your identity document and Grade 12 certificate (or final Grade 11, June/ Trial Grade 12 report if you have not written your final examination). The application form must reach the CAO office before the closing date of 31 October.
Please refer to specific programmes for relevant closing dates, as some programmes close earlier than 31 October. Include the appropriate application fee of R220 (non-refundable) when submitting your application form.
Make sure that your application AND fee reach the CAO before the closing date. Submission of a completed application form does not imply that you have been accepted as a student, or that you may register.
All applicants will be notified, in writing, of the outcome of their application. The CAO provides an on-line application facility. Kindly consult the CAO webpage at www.cao.ac.za
NOTE: You’ll need to be accepted into your faculty before you’ll be able to apply for student accommodation.
All South African applicants will need to pay an application fee of R200.
International applicants will need to pay an R250.
Applicants who submit their application after 31 October, will need to pay a fee of:
R400 (South Africans)
R500 (International)
You will need to make sure that you submit your latest academic records when applying. All the documents you attach will need to be certified copies of the originals. Are you a transferring student? If yes, ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible. All documents will need to be uploaded so be sure you have them scanned and ready when applying.
NOTE: Once you have completed your application and have a student number, you can check your application status on CAO.
For more information on how to apply to DUT, you can visit their website.
Alternatively, you can contact the DUT Admissions Department using the following details:
Email: info@dut.ac.za
Tel: 031 373 2000
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Masters Courses – See Details Below:
University of South Africa Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training Course
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning
or
A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol on HG or an E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning.If you don’t meet the admission requirements above, click here to view other qualification admission requirements in the College of Education
| Qualification code: | 98615 |
| NQF level: | 5 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| APS/AS: | 15 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.
Applications for admission to undergraduate higher certificates, diplomas & degrees, advanced certificates, advanced diplomas, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education & BTech degrees will be open from August – September
Applications will however close earlier in August for the following two qualifications:
Please note:
Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
Take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.