Student Blog
Practical guides, university profiles and funding advice for South African students.
How to Calculate Your APS Score for South African Universities
A step-by-step guide to calculating your Admission Point Score (APS) from your NSC matric results.
South African Universities Open for 2027 Applications
Application dates and deadlines for South African universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges in 2027.
NSFAS Application Guide for 2026/2027
Everything you need to know about applying for NSFAS funding, including eligibility, allowances and required documents.
Best Engineering Universities in South Africa
A comparison of the top South African universities for engineering based on reputation, facilities and graduate outcomes.
How to Apply to University in South Africa
A complete step-by-step guide to applying to South African universities online.
Top Medical Schools in South Africa
A guide to the best medical schools in South Africa and what it takes to study medicine.
TVET vs University: Which is Right for You?
Understand the difference between TVET colleges and universities so you can choose the right path.
Bursaries and Funding Options for South African Students
Discover bursaries, scholarships and funding options beyond NSFAS for South African students.
University of Cape Town (UCT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of Cape Town including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of the Witwatersrand including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Stellenbosch University (SU) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Stellenbosch University including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of Pretoria (UP) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of Pretoria including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of KwaZulu-Natal including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of Johannesburg including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of the Free State (UFS) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of the Free State including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Rhodes University (RU) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Rhodes University including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Nelson Mandela University including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
North-West University (NWU) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to North-West University including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Tshwane University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Cape Peninsula University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Durban University of Technology (DUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Durban University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Vaal University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Central University of Technology (CUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Central University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Mangosuthu University of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Ekurhuleni East TVET College (EEC) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Ekurhuleni East TVET College including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
False Bay TVET College (FBTVET) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to False Bay TVET College including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Varsity College (IIE) (VC) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Varsity College (IIE) including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Monash South Africa (Monash SA) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Monash South Africa including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
AFDA (School of Motion Picture and Live Performance) (AFDA) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to AFDA (School of Motion Picture and Live Performance) including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of South Africa (UNISA) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of South Africa including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of Limpopo (UL) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of Limpopo including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
University of Fort Hare (UFH) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to University of Fort Hare including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Walter Sisulu University including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Richfield) — Full Guide & Courses
A complete guide to Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology including courses, admission requirements, contact details and application dates.