Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University

#18

In South Africa

Unranked globally

In the world

SPU is in Kimberley, right in the Northern Cape. You need at least 25 APS to get in, but some courses want 30 APS or more.

Ranking source: User-provided local order

Apps open20 Apr - 31 Oct 2026

Applications to SPU are made online through the university's own portal. Create a profile, add your programme choices, upload your certified documents, and submit before the closing date.

How to apply to SPU

  1. 1

    Choose your programme and check the APS

    Use the Requirements tab to see the minimum APS and subjects for the SPU programme you want, then confirm you meet them.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    A certified copy of your ID, your latest school results (Grade 11 final or Grade 12 mid-year), and proof of payment of any application fee.

  3. 3

    Apply online before the deadline

    Apply on the official SPU portal. Most universities open between March and May and close between June and September, with selection programmes closing earliest.

  4. 4

    Apply for residence and funding

    Residence and NSFAS funding are separate applications. Apply for them at the same time, because places and funding deadlines fill up early.

Fees and funding

Application fees differ by university and change each year, and many waive the fee for South African citizens who apply online. NSFAS covers tuition and allowances if your household income is R350 000 or less.

Key dates

Applications open

20 April 2026

Applications close

31 October 2026

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