Which Universities Are Open for Late Application in 2026?
Which Universities Are Open for Late Application in 2026?
Which Universities Are Open for Late Application in 2026?
As the 2026 university intake approaches, several institutions are still accepting late applications, offering a second chance to students who missed earlier deadlines or are seeking alternatives via extensions. In South Africa, several public universities have opened late application windows or kept options available if space allows, for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
For instance, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has a late application period scheduled for mid‑January 2026 for selected courses. UNISA is also opening late applications for certain courses between mid‑January 2026. Additionally, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) are among those institutions that still permit late submissions in selected programmes.
However, these late windows usually come with some restrictions: not all programmes will be open, there may be additional fees, and the number of available spots can be limited. It is also essential to act quickly, late deadlines are often tight, and universities may close them once they reach capacity.
Universities that are open for late application in 2026
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Rhodes University
- University of Fort Hare
- Walter Sisulu University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
University of Mpumalanga Late Applications 2026
It is good to know that late applications for undergraduate students at the University of Mpumalanga close on November 30.
Having said that, prospective students who wanted to apply for a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching missed the deadline, which was on September 30.
University of Fort Hare Late Applications 2026
On October 31, the University of Fort Hare will formally stop accepting late applications. There are still a few days left for prospective students to submit their free online applications to the University of Fort Hare or pay R120 to register by hand.
In order to assist students in starting the application process, UFH also provides them with a helpful application guide.
The deadline for applications from abroad was August 31.
University of Pretoria Late Applications 2026
The University of Pretoria bases its decision to accept applicants for non-selection programs in 2026 on available space rather than having a defined deadline.
On June 30, the institution, however, stopped accepting applications for any selection programs.
The University of the Free State is another institution that is still accepting applications for the 2026 academic year (UFS). However, prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as they can to ensure that they secure their seat before it runs out in their selected program. UFS will be closing applications for 2026 on January 15. For information on how to apply to these universities, visit their websites.
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