University of Venda 2026 Applications Now Open

Apply Now to University of Venda (Univen) for 2026
Applications for the 2026 academic year at the University of Venda (Univen) are officially open! Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing the closing date.

Faculties at Univen
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law

Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

Faculty of Health Sciences

Application Deadline
Applications close on 26 September 2025.

How to Apply
All applicants—including undergraduates, postgraduates, South African and international students—must apply online.

Requirements for Online Application:

South African ID number or passport number (for international students)

Valid 10-digit cellphone number

Active email address

You can save your progress and return later to complete your application.

Step-by-step application process:

Visit the University of Venda website.

Create a 5-digit PIN.

Complete your application and press the Submit button.

Receive your student number—keep this safe for future reference.

Upload all required documents (see below).

Pay the application fee of R100.

After submission, log in to the MyAccess page to track and view your application status.

Documents to Upload (PDF Format)
South African ID or valid passport (international students)

Grade 11 final results with school stamp (for current Grade 12 learners)

Academic record and certificate of good conduct (if previously enrolled at a tertiary institution)

Study/residence permit, medical insurance, and SAQA evaluation certificate (international applicants)

Proof of payment of the R100 application fee

Admission Requirements
Degree Programmes:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) certified by Umalusi

Achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 26

Bachelor or matric exemption certificate if Grade 12 completed

Diploma Programmes:

NSC certified by Umalusi

Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects

Certificate Programmes:

NSC certified by Umalusi

Note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as selection depends on space and programme availability.