Universities

How Umalusi certificate verification works to confirm your matric results are valid, who can request it, and how to use the official Umalusi channels.

The Second Chance Matric Programme offers free DBE support for South Africans who failed or missed National Senior Certificate subjects.

How Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can help you access university study in South Africa without a full matric, and how the process works.

A guide to the Rhodes University application 2027 for the Makhanda (Grahamstown) campus, covering the online process, requirements and where to verify.

You can study online from your bedroom. Or you can attend a TVET college and learn hands-on skills. Both lead to careers. But they lead in different directions. Choose wrong, and you spend years in the wrong classroom. What’s the Core Difference? Online Learning = Study theory anywhere, anytime, in your own pace. Ideal for … Read more

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) maintains a comprehensive register of private institutions authorized to offer higher education qualifications in South Africa. This list includes institutions that have met all registration requirements as well as those with provisional status. Students looking to enroll for the 2026/2027 academic year should verify that their chosen … Read more

Planning to study in 2027? Then your first priority should be knowing exactly when applications open and close. Missing a deadline can cost you a full academic year, so getting this right is important. To make things easier, here’s a structured breakdown of 2027 application timelines across universities, universities of technology, private colleges, and TVET … 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