Courses still open
- Centre for Distributed Power and Electronic Systems (CDPES)
- Centre for Instrumentation Research.
- Centre for Power Systems Research (CPSR)
- Centre for Real-time Distributed Systems (CRTDS)
- Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (CSAEMS)
- F’SATI.
- Flow Process and Rheology Centre (FPRC)
BUILDING
CLOTHING MANAGEMENT
- NC: Clothing Management (Discontinued)
- Diploma: Clothing And Textile Technology (Extended) *New
- Diploma: Clothing And Textile Technology *New
- ND: Clothing Management *Phasing Out
(Replaced By Diploma In Clothing And Textile Technology) - AdvDip: Clothing & Textile Technology
- BTech: Clothing Management *Phasing Out
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Diploma: Construction (Extended) *New
Replacing National Diploma: Building (Extended) - Diploma: Construction *New
Replacing National Diploma: Building - BTech: Construction Management (Health And Safety) *Phasing Out
Replaced By The Advanced Diploma In Construction Health & Safety - BTech: Construction Management (Facility Management) *Phasing Out
Replaced By The Advanced Diploma In Facility Management - AdvDip: Construction Health & Safety *New
Replacing Btech: Construction Management (Health & Safety) - BTech: Construction Management *Phasing Out
Replaced By The Advanced Diploma In Construction Management - Master: Master Of Construction *New
Replacing Mtech Construction Management And Mtech Quantity Surveying
ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
- Diploma: Chemical Engineering (Extended) *New
Replacing Nd: Chemical Engineering (Extended) - Diploma: Chemical Engineering *New
Replacing Nd: Chemical Engineering) - ND: Engineering: Chemical *Phasing Out
Replaced By Diploma In Chemical Engineering. - AdvDip: Chemical Engineering New
Replacing Btech: Chemical Engineering. - BTech: Engineering: Chemical *Phasing Out
- Master: Master Of Engineering In Chemical Engineering *New
Replacing Mtech: Chemical Engineering
ENGINEERING: CIVIL
- Diploma: Civil Engineering (Extended) *New
Replacing National Diploma: Civil Engineering (Extended) - Diploma: Civil Engineering *New
Replacing National Diploma: Civil Engineering - ND: Engineering: Civil *Phasing Out
Replaced By Diploma In Civil Engineering - AdvDip: Civil Engineering *New
Replacing Btech: Civil Engineering. - Bachelor: Engineering Technology In Civil Engineering *New
- BTech: Engineering: Civil (Water Engineering) *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Civil Engineering - BTech: Engineering: Civil (Transportation) *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Civil Engineering - BTech: Engineering: Civil (Urban Engineering) *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Civil Engineering - BTech: Engineering: Civil (Construction Management) *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Civil Engineering - Master: Master Of Engineering In Civil Engineering *New
Replacing Mtech: Civil Engineering - PHD: Doctor Of Engineering In Civil Engineering *New
Replacing Dtech: Civil Engineering
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
- Diploma: Engineering Technology In Electrical Engineering *New
Replacing National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - Diploma: Engineering Technology In Computer Engineering *New
Replacing National Diploma: Computer Systems - ND: Engineering: Electrical (Power Systems Stream) – Phasing Out
- ND: Engineering: Electrical (Control Systems Stream) – Phasing Out
- ND: Engineering: Electrical (Industrial Electronics Stream) – Phasing Out
- ND: Engineering: Electrical (Electronic Communications Stream) – Phasing Out
- ND: Engineering: Electrical (Power Electronics Stream) – Phasing Out
- ND: Computer Systems – Phasing Out
- Bachelor: Engineering Technology In Computer Engineering *New
- Bachelor: Engineering Techology In Electrical Engineering *New
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Electronic Communication Stream) – Phasing Out
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Industrial Electronics Stream) – Phasing Out
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Control Systems Stream) – Phasing Out
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Power Systems Stream) – Phasing Out
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Computer Systems Stream) – Phasing Out
- BTech: Engineering: Electrical (Power Electronics Stream) – Phasing Out
- Master: Master Of Engineering In Electrical Engineering *New
Replacing Mtech: Electrical Engineering - Master: Master Of Engineering In Energy (Coursework) *New
Replacing Mtech: Electrical Engineering (Energy) - PHD: Doctor Of Engineering In Electrical Engineering *New
Replacing Dtech: Electrical Engineering
ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
- Diploma: Mechanical Engineering In Mechatronics *New
Replacing ND: Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronics - Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (Extended) *New
Replacing ND: Mechanical Engineering (Extended) - Diploma: Mechanical Engineering *New
Replacing Nd: Mechanical Engineering - ND: Engineering: Mechanical: Mechatronics *Phasing Out
Replaced By Diploma In Mechanical Engineering In Mechatronics - ND: Engineering: Mechanical *Phasing Out
Replaced By Diploma In Mechanical Engineering - AdvDip: Mechanical Engineering *New
Replacing Btech: Mechanical Engineering - AdvDip: Mechanical Engineering In Mechatronics *New
Replacing Btech: Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) - BTech: Engineering: Mechanical (Mechatronics) *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Mechanical Engineering In Mechatronics - BTech: Engineering: Mechanical *Phasing Out
Replaced By Advanced Diploma In Mechanical Engineering - Master: Master Of Engineering In Mechanical Engineering
- PHD: Doctor Of Engineering In Mechanical Engineering
MARITIME STUDIES
- ND: Maritime Studies *Phasing Out
Replaced By Bachelor Of Nautical Science - ND: Engineering: Mechanical: Marine Engineering *Phasing Out
- Bachelor: Marine Engineering*New*
- Bachelor: Nautical Science *New
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
- Diploma: Industrial Engineering *New
Replacing Nd: Industrial Engineering - ND: Engineering: Industrial *Phasing Out
(Replaced By Diploma In Industrial Engineering). - AdvDip: Industrial Engineering New***
- BTech: Quality *Phasing Out
- AdvDip: Quality *New
- BTech: Engineering: Industrial *Phasing Out
- Master: Master Of Engineering In Quality *New
Replacing Mtech: Quality
QUANTITY SURVEYING
- AdvDip: Quantity Surveying *New
Replacing Btech: Quantity Surveying. - BTech: Quantity Surveying *Phasing Out
GEOMATICS (SURVEYING AND CARTOGRAPHY)
- Diploma: Geomatics *New
Replacing Nd: Surveying & Nd: Cartography (Gisc) - ND: Cartography (Gisc) *Phasing Out
(Replaced By Diploma In Geomatics). - ND: Surveying *Phasing Out
(Replaced By Diploma In Geomatics. - Bachelor: Geomatics *New
- BTech: Surveying *Phasing Out
- BTech: Cartography*Phasing Out
- MTech: Cartography
TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
- ND: Textile Technology (Discontinued – Replaced With Diploma In Clothing And Textile Technology)
- BTech: Textile Technology (Discontinued)
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.