Some South African universities have already started releasing information on their applications dates, fees and requirements for their 2024 intake. If you want to know which universities have no application fee, and when you need to apply, this one’s for you!

Universities with no application fee ✅

Stellenbosch University

✅ Applications closed 31 July 2023
💰 Stellenbosch University does not have an application fee for South African applicants from Quintile 1-4 schools 💰
- The application fee is R100 for South African applicants from Quintile 5 schools. However, the university indicates that you may apply for an application fee waiver. For more information see the Stellenbsoch University Website
- Stellenbosch University also does not have an application fee for international applicants or applicants to the Business School
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at Stellenbosch University click here
📑 For more info on the courses that Stellenbosch offers, use this prospectus

The University of Free State

✅ Application dates for UFS differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for MBChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Sciences closed 31 May 2023
- Applications for Architecture, Biokinetics, Dietetics, Nursing, Social Work, Sport Coaching closed 31 July 2023
- Applications for All Access Programmes on the South Campus (and the sub-regions) and for International undergrad applications closed 31 August 2023
- Applications for all other programs closed 30 September 2023
💰There is no application fee for UFS
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of Free State click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

North-West University

✅ Application dates for NWU differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for selection courses closed 30 June 2023
- Applications for all other programmes closed 31 August 2023
💰 There is no application fee for South African applicants, but international applicants will have to pay a fee of R575
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the North-West University click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

Nelson Mandela University

✅ Application dates for NMU differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for MBChB, BRad and BPharm **closed 30 June 2023
- Applications for all other programmes closed 30 September 2023
💰 There is no application fee for South African applicants, but international applicants will have to pay a fee of R500
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at Nelson Mandela University click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, check out their website

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

✅ Application dates for CPUT differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for BEd Foundation; Intermediate and Senior phase, Bachelor in Nursing and Extended, Diploma Grade R, Post Graduate Certificate in Education, and Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Vocational Teaching closed 28 July 2023
- Applications for International students closed 31 August 2023
- Applications for all other programmes closed 28 September 2023
💰 There is no application fee for CPUT online applications, but paper applications are charged a R100 application fee
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

Other South African Universities 🎓

These universities do have application fees, but have also released their requirements the 2024 intake!

University of Cape Town

✅ Applications closed 31 July 2023
💰The application fee for all applicants is R100
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of Cape Town click here
📑 For more info on the courses that UCT offers, use this prospectus

Sefako Makgato Health Science University

✅ Applications closed 28 July 2023
💰The application fee for all applicants is R200
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at Sefako Makgato Health Science University click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

The University of Pretoria

✅ Applications dates for UP differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary Science closed 30 May 2023
- Applications for all other programmes closed 30 June 2023
💰The application fee for all applicants is R300
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of Pretoria click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

The University of Witwatersrand

✅ Application dates for Wits differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications closed 30 June 2023 for Faculty of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Architecture; and BA Film and TV courses
- And applications for all other programs closed 30 September 2023
💰The application fee is R100 for South African applicants and R700 for international applicants
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of Witwatersrand click here
📑 For more info on the courses that Wits offers, use this prospectus

University of KwaZulu-Natal

✅ Application dates for UKZN differ depending on the course you are applying for
- Applications for MBChB closed 30 June 2023
- Applications for all other programmes closed 30 September 2023
💰 The application fee is R210 for South African applicants, R420 for late applications, R490 for students from SADC and other African countries, and $153 for international applicants from outside Africa
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of KwaZulu-Natal click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

They have not released their 2024 prospectus, but you can use this 2023 prospectus to get an idea of the courses they offer and their requirements.

Tshwane University of Technology

✅ Applications closed 30 September 2023
💰 The application fee for all applicants is R240
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the Tshwane University of Technology click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

Mangosuthu University of Technology

✅ Applications closed 30 September 2023
💰 The application fee for all applicants is R500
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the Mangosuthu University of Technology click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

Vaal University of Technology

✅ Applications closed 30 September 2023
💰 The application fee is R110 for South African applicants and R120 for international applicants
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the Vaal University of Technology click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

University of Venda

✅ Applications closed 27 September 2023
💰 The application fee for all applicants is R100
✍🏾 If you want to apply online at the University of Venda click here
📑 For more info on the courses that they offer, use this prospectus

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