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University Application
Process for University Application.
Fill in the online application form correctly
Please ensure that all your contact details are correct especially your email and cell number.
Upload all the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Please take note of the unique code that is assigned to you. This is for tracking purposes.
You can track your application online.
If you need to make any changes, each University has a process to follow. Do not fill out a new application form.
Try and fill in as many choices as you are allowed. Filling in only one career choice, will restrict your application. Also choose options from a few faculties, e.g. health sciences, engineering, commerce.
All applications are completed online.
For applications to any mainstream institution in KZN you have to apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). Please click on the following link:
You also need to register to write your National Bench Mark Test. Please click on the following link to register:
Applications for admission at Universities in the rest of the Country will have to be done on their specific websites. Click on the links below:
University of Witwatersrand (Wits University)
https://www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
University of Johannesburg
https://www.uj.ac.za/studyatUJ/sec/Pages/undergraduate.aspx
University of Pretoria (Tukkies)
University Of Cape Town (UCT)
University of Free State (Kovsies)
Central Applications Office
Central Applications Office
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1. Question: I completed my CAO application but now I want to change my course.
Answer: Do not submit a new application. You need to fill in a Change of Mind form, pay R140 administration fee, quote your original application number and submit your application. The form can be found on the CAO website. Follow the link: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=aboutCOM
https://www.cao.ac.za/ApplicationForms/ChangeOfMindRequest.pdf
The submission for Change of Mind form closes on 01 July 2020
2. Question: I am having difficulty in uploading my documents.
Answer: Submit your documents via the following email: documentscao@cao.ac.za
Or visit the following page to contact the CAO: https://www.cao.ac.za/ContactCAO.aspx?content=General
Remember to always include your application number.
3. Question: I don’t know how to access the handbook
Answer: Click on the link: https://www.caohandbook.co.za/
4. I made a successful application but there is an error in my name and contact details. How can I rectify this?
Answer: You may forward changes/adding/deleting details via email to changeofcontactcao@cao.ac.za
Remember to include your application number.
5. For more FAQ’s, click on the link: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=faq
6. For more information on CAO, or to apply click on the link: http://www.cao.ie/index.php
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