This will help you plan and decide before missing the date of your preferred institution.
To help you out, here are all the importantuniversity utility dates for 2025.
That way, you will be updated on when to apply for the next intake.
University of the Western Cape (L) and the University of the Free State (R) graduates on their graduation day. Photo: @uwconline, @ufsweb (modified by author)Source: UGC
It will also help you evaluate whether institutions accept late applications.
Here are a few of the universities open for applications.
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The system portal opened in April 2025.
Students are advised to apply online and ensure that they submit all their supporting documents online before the deadlines.
TheNMU utility closing datesare explored in the table below.
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Theapplication closing datewill be 31 October 2025.
Applications for postgraduate courses are open.
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North-West University (NWU)
TheNorth-West Universityapplication process opened on 2 April 2025.
The university does not charge any app fees.
Theapplication closing datefor selection courses is 30 June 2025.
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Applications for all non-selection courses and residence applications will be on 31 August 2025.
The portal opened on 1 April 2025.
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Each student must complete the online system.
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University of Johannesburg (UJ)
TheUniversity of Johannesburg(UJ) is a sought-after institution.
All applicants are urged not to send cash via mail or entrust documents and cash to unauthorised individuals.
Note that the closing dates may vary by course, as explored in the table below.
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Applicants must have a valid email address so that apply online.
No program fee is required.
Note that applications for veterinary science will close on 31 May 2025.
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University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
Witsapplication datesfor 2025 for undergraduate programmes will open in May 2025.
The official Wits closing dates for 2025 applications will be as follows.
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Rhodes University
Rhodes University is one of the best public research universities in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province.
The university was established in 1904.
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The opening date forRhodes applicationswill be 1 May 2025 and the closing date will be 30 September 2025.
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The closing date will be 30 November 2025.
Is UCT open for 2026 applications?
Yes, applications for admission to all programmes opened on 1 April 2025.
All undergraduate applications close on 31 July 2025.
When can you start applying for university in 2025?
you’re free to start applying for university in 2025 as most universities have opened their utility portal.
Some universities may allow applications as early as April 2024 and closing dates can vary.
What time do university applications close?
The utility deadline for many universities will be within the second half of 2025.
It is always a good idea to check program deadlines well in advance and plan accordingly.
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Which colleges are still open for 2025?
Many colleges in SA are currently accepting applications.
It is prudent to visit your preferred college’s website to confirm the utility opening and closing dates.
Is VUT open for 2025 applications for undergraduate studies?
Vaal University of Technologyclosed applicationsfor 2025 in 2024.
VUT typically opens its app window for the following academic year in May and closes in September.
Is SMU still open for applications?
The above-detailed list of university utility dates for 2025 will help you make your utility on time.
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