Updated 12 Jun 2026

Late applications · 2027 entry · National

Yes - 1,691 programmes are still open.

1 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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Still open now

Soonest-closing first · 1,691 open total

30Jun 26

B Medicine & B Surgery

UKZN · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Closing soonApply now

15Aug 26

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

31Aug 26

B Health Science: Diagnostic Radiography

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

31Aug 26

B Health Science: Radiography Sonography

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

31Aug 26

B Health Science: Radiography Therapy and Oncology

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Diploma in Fashion Design

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design / Graphic Design

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Journalism

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Diploma in Fine Art

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Diploma in Interior Design

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Accounting Bridging Course

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Dip ICT: Applications Development

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Dip ICT: Applications Development (4 year Foundation programme)

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Dip Business & Information Management

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Diploma in Business and Information (4 Year Foundation Programme)

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

30Sep 26

Dip Management Sciences: Business Law

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Diploma

Open

30Sep 26

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science

DUT · KwaZulu-Natal · Degree

Open

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Institutions with open programmes

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 12 Jun 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.