Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Province: Western Cape
Type: Public University of Technology
Student Population: Over 32,000 students
Unique Fact: The only university of technology in the Western Cape and the largest university in the province.
Formation: Resulted from the merger of the Cape Technikon, Peninsula Technikon, and several other independent colleges.
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: 12 May 2025 – 30 September 2025
- Application Fee: R100
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Stellenbosch University
Afrikaans Name: Universiteit Stellenbosch
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Type: Public Research University
Historical Significance: One of the oldest universities in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, sharing the title with the University of Cape Town. Both received full university status in 1918.
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: 01 April 2025 – 31 July 2025
- Application Fee: R100
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University of Cape Town (UCT)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Type: Public Research University
Historical Significance: Founded in 1829 as the South African College, UCT is the oldest higher education institution in South Africa.
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: 2 April 2025 – 31 July 2025
- Application Fee: R100
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University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Location: Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Type: Public Research University
Historical Background: Established in 1960 by the South African government as an institution exclusively for Coloured individuals during apartheid.
Nearby Universities: Includes the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University.
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period:
- Dentistry: 2 April 2025 – 30 August 2025
- Other Programmes: 2 April 2025 – 30 September 2025
- Application Fee: No Application Fee
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
Also Known As: Unisa
Location: South Africa (Mainly distance learning, national and international reach)
Type: Public Distance Education University
Enrollment Size: Over 400,000 students, including learners from 130+ countries worldwide
Unique Feature: The largest university in South Africa by enrollment and the only mega university in Africa.
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: August 2025 – 11 October 2025
- Application Fee: R135
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