Kossi Ndlela 
The Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) funding instrument is offered by the National Research Foundation to support research development and international collaboration. It is not a traditional undergraduate bursary but a research funding grant mainly for postgraduate students and researchers. The programme focuses on funding travel, collaboration, and participation in academic events rather than full … Read more
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program for South Africa is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship supported by the U.S. government. It allows South African graduates to study or conduct research at accredited universities in the United States. The programme is administered through the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and follows country-specific requirements. Applications for the 2027 … Read more
Commerce is one of the broadest study fields in South Africa and includes accounting, finance, economics, business management, marketing, and human resources. Because these skills are in high demand, many government departments, banks, corporations, and education trusts offer bursaries to support commerce students. These bursaries often cover tuition, books, accommodation, and sometimes include internships or … Read more
Many public universities have removed application fees to improve access to higher education, especially for students who may not be able to afford multiple application payments. You must always apply through the official university portals to avoid scams, and you can confirm policies through Department of Higher Education and Training where national higher education information … Read more
Applying for university residence in South Africa for the 2027 academic year should be done as early as possible because student housing spaces are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis at many institutions. Most universities manage residence applications through their official student portals, and you must apply directly through your … Read more
Getting into a nursing college in Gauteng for the 2027 intake requires early preparation, correct document submission, and applying through the official provincial health system that manages nursing training in public hospitals. Gauteng Department of Health oversees public nursing colleges linked to hospitals, and you must apply through their official platform, where application updates and … Read more
Your Admission Point Score is one of the most important factors that South African universities use to decide whether you qualify for a course, and understanding how to calculate it correctly can help you choose the right programmes before applying. Most universities use APS to measure your academic performance based on your National Senior Certificate … Read more
Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges in South Africa are becoming a strong choice for students who want practical skills and faster entry into the job market, especially as industries continue to demand hands on experience rather than only theoretical knowledge. Department of Higher Education and Training oversees all public TVET colleges, and you … Read more
Applying to Nelson Mandela University for the 2027 academic year requires you to prepare and upload all mandatory documents correctly through the official online application system, because your application will not be processed if any required document is missing or unclear. You must apply online using the official university portal which is the only recognised … Read more
The Central Applications Office handbook for 2027 is one of the most important tools that students in South Africa can use when applying to universities and colleges, because it contains the official list of programmes, career codes, admission requirements, and application instructions. Career codes in the CAO system are unique programme identifiers that you must … Read more