Late applications · 2027 entry · National
Yes - 1,319 programmes are still open.
880 close within 60 days. Across 22 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 · 1,319 open total31Aug 26
B Health Science: Radiography Sonography
DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree
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31Aug 26
BEd Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) (birth to four years)
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Grade R – 3
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6 with Mathematics, Science and Technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6 with Life Skills and Social Sciences
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Economics
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with History
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Business studies
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with English
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Physical Science
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Accounting
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Mathematics
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Afrikaans
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Life Sciences
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Life Orientation
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Engineering, Graphics and Design
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Computer Application Technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Sesotho
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Mechanical technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Civil Technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Electrical technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Setswana
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Information Technology
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Art
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Mathematical Literacy
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12 with Geography
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Engineering
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Diploma in Coaching Science
NWU · North West · Diploma
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
NWU · North West · Degree
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31Aug 26
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Tourism Management with Sport and Recreation Administration
NWU · North West · Degree
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Institutions with open programmes
NMU
199 open programmes
Eastern Cape
UFS
169 open programmes
Free State
TUT
125 open programmes
Gauteng
Wits
103 open programmes
Gauteng
WSU
84 open programmes
Eastern Cape
Eduvos
84 open programmes
National
UNISA
80 open programmes
National
UNIZULU
72 open programmes
KwaZulu-Natal
NWU
71 open programmes
North West
DUT
50 open programmes
KwaZulu-Natal
UFH
49 open programmes
Eastern Cape
UKZN
39 open programmes
KwaZulu-Natal
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 05 Aug 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.