iStudent Academy

You apply to iStudent Academy through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at cao.ac.za, where one application and one fee cover up to six KZN programmes. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our iStudent Academy online application guide for the full steps.

iStudent Academy's application fee is set by the institution - confirm the current amount on the official site. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.

It depends on the programme. iStudent Academy uses its own Requirements-based rather than the standard APS. Each iStudent Academy programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.

Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our iStudent Academy status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.

It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for iStudent Academy programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.