2027 Key Application Information
Opening Dates
Applications for the 2027 intake opens Monday, 11 May 2026.
Closing Dates
The 2027 Postgraduate Studies Prospectus is in development. To access the 2025 Prospectus, please refer to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) webpage or view the document on the right of this page.
The application deadline for first-time master's and doctoral studies (full research) is 15 March 2027 for both national and international applicants.
Application closing dates for postgraduate studies in 2027 are listed below.
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Qualification Type
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SA citizenship (with a SA ID number)
Permanent Residency with a valid SA identification
Refugees with a valid Refugee permit*
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Non-South African Citizenship (without a SA ID number)
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| RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) |
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Postgraduate
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RPL Applications - Postgraduate Studies
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Refer to RPL website for further details
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| POSTGRADUATE STUDIES |
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Postgraduate Diploma
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30 September 2026
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30 September 2026
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Honours Bachelor's in Education
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30 September 2026
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30 September 2026
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Master's Degree (Course-based)
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30 September 2026
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30 September 2026
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Master's Degree (Full Research)
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15 March 2027
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15 March 2027
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Doctoral Degree
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15 March 2027
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15 March 2027
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Supporting documentation for certain application categories
A detailed list of documentation that is required during your online application submission is available. Please prepare, save and have it ready before you submit your application online.
Also refer to the detailed information that is available under Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents
Exemption and Recognition related information
List of 2027 Postgraduate qualifications
Apply online
Important information
Prospective postgraduate (M&D) students for full research studies must first identify a potential research topic and supervisor before applying. Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for a specific field of study – applicants should consult with the department before submitting their applications.
Be sure to include the following information when communicating with the department.
- Student number (if known)
- Proposed Qualification
- Proposed field of Research
- Possible supervisor (if known)
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Management
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