List of Universities in South Africa
Province-by-Province Directory of All 26 Public Universities
Universities in South Africa
Finding the right university is an important step when planning your studies. U&CA brings universities from across South Africa together in one place, making it easier to explore institutions, compare locations and find useful application information.
Use the interactive map to explore universities by location, or use the search bar to find an institution by name, abbreviation, city or province. You can search using the full university name or a commonly used short name, such as Wits, UJ, UCT, TUT or UP.
Each university listing provides useful information about the institution, together with application guidance and a link to its official website, where students can access the latest information directly from the university.
Not sure which university to consider? Use the map to explore universities across South Africa and discover institutions in different cities and provinces, you can:
- Explore universities directly on the map
- Search by university name
- Search using an abbreviation or short name
- Search by city or town
- Search by province
- View basic information about each university
- Find application guidance
- Visit the university's official website
Application requirements, deadlines, fees and available programmes can differ between universities and may change from year to year. Students should carefully check the latest information provided by the institution before submitting an application.
U&CA provides application guidance to help students understand the process, while links to official university websites make it easier to access the institution's most up to date information.
Public Universities
Gauteng
University of Pretoria
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Johannesburg
Tshwane University of Technology
Vaal University of Technology
University of South Africa
Western Cape
University of Cape Town
Stellenbosch University
University of the Western Cape
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Zululand
Durban University of Technology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Eastern Cape
University of Fort Hare
Rhodes University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Walter Sisulu University
Free State
University of the Free State
Central University of Technology
Limpopo
University of Limpopo
University of Venda
North-West
North-West University
Mpumalanga
University of Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Sol Plaatje University
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search for institutions in a specific city?
Yes. Use the search bar to search by city or town and explore institutions in that area.
Can I search for an institution using its abbreviation?
Yes. You can search using the full name of an institution or a commonly used abbreviation or short name.
Can I search by province?
Yes. You can search for institutions located in a specific province.
Where can I find more information about an institution?
Each institution has its own listing with useful information about the institution, application guidance and a link to its official website.
Can you apply to any university or college for me?
Our application assistance service allows you to choose any 3 institutions available through our service. We assist with the online application process based on the requirements of each institution.
Does the R49 fee guarantee admission?
No. The R49 fee covers application assistance only. Admission decisions are made by the individual university or college based on its admission requirements and selection process.
Do I still need to check the institution's official website?
Yes. Application requirements, closing dates, fees and other information can change. We provide links to official institution websites so that students can verify the latest information before applying.
What documents do I need when applying?
Requirements vary between institutions and programmes. Students may be asked for documents such as identification, school results, certificates or other supporting documents. Always check the specific requirements of the institution.
Can I apply to more than one institution?
Yes. Applying to multiple institutions can give you more options. Our application assistance service allows you to select 3 institutions for R49.
Does University and College App offer guidance on what to study?
U&CA provides information to help students explore institutions, programmes and study opportunities. Students should consider their interests, subjects, career goals and admission requirements when making their decisions.
Can I use the website if I don't know which institution I want to attend?
Yes. You can use the map and search tools to explore universities and colleges by location, province or city and discover institutions you may not have considered.