
#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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applications open
20 April 2026
Applications close
31 October 2026
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