What Colleges Are Open for 2026?
What Colleges Are Open for 2026?
What Colleges Are Open for 2026?
As we look ahead to the 2026 academic year, many students and families are beginning to survey their college options. With application deadlines and admissions processes varying widely across institutions, it is important to stay updated about which colleges are currently open for applications, or expected to open soon, for the 2026 intake. Whether you are planning to attend a community college, a state university, or a private institution, knowing your options early can help you prepare a strong application and make informed decisions about your future.
Colleges in the United States and around the world generally begin opening their applications as early as August or September of the year before enrollment. That means for students aiming to start college in the fall of 2026, the majority of applications will become available in mid to late 2025. However, some schools offer rolling admissions or have early action and early decision options that require even earlier attention.
In addition, with more schools moving to test-optional policies and expanding their online offerings, the landscape of higher education is shifting in ways that make it more accessible, but also more competitive. Some colleges may already be accepting early interest forms or allowing students to join mailing lists for updates, which can be a helpful way to stay on top of deadlines and requirements.
TVET Colleges Admission Requirements
To apply for a TVET College, you must have the following documents:
South African Students
- Copy of most recent school report (Grade 9 or higher) with certification
- A certified copy of the latest school results
- A certified copy of the Identity Document
- Necessary registration fee
- Proof of residence
Foreign Students
- A certified copy of the latest school qualification
- A valid study permit until the end of the relevant study period
- Foreign student registration fee
Courses offered at TVET Colleges
- 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
- 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
- Mechatronics
- Motor Mechanic
How To Apply To Colleges That Are Open in 2026
- To obtain an application form, go to the college’s website.
- Fill in the blanks.
- 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.
- Where applicable, international students must present their passport ID
TVET Colleges that Are Open For 2026
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
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
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
Western Cape
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
Contact details
Tel No
(012) 312 5348 / 082 471 2358
E-mail
Maseti.B@dhet.gov.za
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