Updated 03 Nov 2026

Late applications · 2027 entry · National

Yes - 133 programmes are still open.

42 close within 60 days. Across 5 institutions. Spaces fill before deadlines, so apply on the official portal as soon as you can.

There is no single national late-application system in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal’s public universities apply through the CAO; UNISA and every other university run their own portals - each with its own closing date and late rules. Some open a late window while space lasts (often at a higher fee); others close hard. AskSmarty shows the published closing date and status for each programme so you can move fast.

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Soonest-closing first · 133 open total

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, IsiZulu HL FET, Tourism

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

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30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, English FAL FET, Geography

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, IsiZulu HL FET, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: English FAL SP, Tourism, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, IsiZulu HL FET Phase, English FAL FET

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: EMS , Accounting, Business Studies

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

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30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: EMS, Economics, Business Studies

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

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30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, Social Sciences, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: English FAL SP, Social Sciences, Geography

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, English FAL SP, Geography

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: English FAL SP, Geography, Tourism

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL FET, IsiZulu HL SP, Geography

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching: Languages, Maths, Natural Science & Technology

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

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30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: Maths SP, Maths FET & Mathematical Literacy

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: English FAL SP, Geography, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, English FAL SP, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: IsiZulu HL SP, English FAL SP, Tourism

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: English FAL SP, History, Tourism

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

B Ed in Senior & FET Phase Teaching: Social Sciences, Geography, History

UNIZULU · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

UMP · Mpumalanga · Higher Certificate

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30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

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30Nov 26

DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

UMP · Mpumalanga · Diploma

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERAL)

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

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30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

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30Nov 26

BACHELOR OF LAWS

UMP · Mpumalanga · Degree

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30Nov 26

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ICT IN USER SUPPORT

UMP · Mpumalanga · Higher Certificate

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30Nov 26

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE IN PLANT PRODUCTION

UMP · Mpumalanga · Diploma

Closing soonApply now

30Nov 26

DIPLOMA IN NATURE CONSERVATION

UMP · Mpumalanga · Diploma

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Late application questions

Sometimes. Some institutions open a late-application window if they still have space, usually with a higher application fee and fewer programme choices. Only the institution can confirm a late window - AskSmarty shows the published closing date, and you should check the official site for the specific programme before relying on a late round.

It changes every cycle and depends on whether a programme still has space, so there is no fixed national list. Use the live "still open now" list on this page (sorted soonest-closing first) and confirm on each institution's official site. Distance options like UNISA often have a longer window than contact universities.

Yes for some programmes. A number of qualifications have a mid-year (Term 2 / Term 3) start with their own later closing date. Filter the deadline tracker for programmes that are still open to see current mid-year options.

Consider a Higher Certificate as a bridging route into a diploma or degree, look at private colleges (often more flexible entry than public universities), or UNISA distance programmes. You can also plan ahead and apply early for the next cycle. Re-run the APS calculator with "Open only" to see what you can still apply for right now.

Often, yes. Many institutions charge a higher fee for late or walk-in applications, and some waive fees only during the standard window. The application fee is shown on each university page. AskSmarty never takes payment - you pay the institution directly on its official portal.

AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any university, college, or the CAO. Closing dates are drawn from official prospectuses and updated 03 Nov 2026. A late window is never guaranteed; always confirm on the institution’s official site before relying on it. We never take payment - you apply on the official portal.