Which Colleges Are Open for 2026 Applications?
Which Colleges Are Open for 2026 Applications?
Which Colleges Are Open for 2026 Applications?
Planning for your college journey is one of the smartest moves you can make, and if you are eyeing the 2026 intake, now is the time to survey your options. Across South Africa, many institutions have already opened their doors for applications. From all-inclusive universities to hands-on TVET colleges, a broad variety of educational paths are accepting candidates right now.
Major universities such as the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), University of the Western Cape (UWC), University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, and others have kicked off their 2026 admission cycles. These institutions usually open applications in early April and will close between mid‑July and late September or October, depending on the program and university.
If technical and vocational education suits your goals, TVET colleges across the country are also accepting applications for 2026. These include institutions like Waterberg, Northlink, Sedibeng, Tshwane North, and dozens more in provinces such as Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal, Limpopo, and Free State. The window usually spans from April through November, though many individual colleges accept applications starting in August and deadlines between August and October.
Below is the list of TVET colleges that are open for application into the 2026 academic year in South Africa:
Gauteng
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western TVET College
KwaZulu-Natal
- Coastal TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgungundlovu TVET College
Western Cape
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
Free State
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
Limpopo
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
Northern Cape
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
North West
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
Courses Offered At Colleges Open For 2026
- Education and Development
- Finance, Economics, and Accounting
- Information Technology and Computer Practice
- Mechatronics
- Office Administration
- Tourism
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Safety In Society
- National Skill Fund ( NSF Project )
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Fitting
- Motor Mechanic
- Wholesale and Retail Operations
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Water Reticulation Services
- End-User computing
- General Security Practice
- Sports coaching
- Accounting Technician
- Fibre Processing and Manufacturing ( FP & M SETA)
- Furniture Making
- Health and Wealth (HWSETA)
- Fitting and Turning
- Electrical
- Automotive
- Education, Training, and Development Practices ( ETDP-SETA)
- Early Childhood Development
- Wholesale and Retail SETA
- Wholesale and Retail Operations
TVET Colleges Application Requirement
For South African Nationals
- A certified copy of your ID
- Latest school results
- Proof of Residence
- Valid Email Address
Foreign students
- Certified copies of the passport
- SAQA-approved foreign qualifications
- Proof of medical insurance or cover
- Valid study permit
TVET Colleges Application Procedure
- Visit the college’s website to obtain an application form.
- Fill in the blanks with the required information.
- Choose a course that corresponds to your qualifications.
- Provide all necessary documentation, such as a valid identification card, certified results, or a certificate.
- Where relevant, provide identification of parents and/or guardians, as well as a death certificate.
- All documentation must be scanned and uploaded.
You can visit the official website of the institution to learn more about the institution you wish to apply as well as do not forget to leave your thoughts in commention section below the post
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