SATAC Application Dates for 2025-2026
SATAC Application Dates for 2025-2026: SATAC 2025
It is very necessary to make sure you are aware of the following SATAC Application dates for 2025-2026 so that your application to start studying with SATAC will be processed before the relevant closing date.
You can apply for courses that start at different times of the year in your application. Your application remains valid for the whole admissions period.
Apply as soon as possible after applications open to ensure your application is assessed in time for the scheduled offer rounds. Applications close in November the following year.
Below are SATAC important application dates for 2025-2026:
Undergraduate Applications for courses starting in 2025 are open now
April to June 2025 | Early offers for midyear and summer semester courses may be made to applicants not awaiting current year (2025) tertiary results. |
28 June 2025 | Offers are emailed each Thursday and Tuesday to 28 July. |
August 2025 | Offers are emailed each Wednesday and Friday until 31 August. |
7 September 2025 | Offer round. Offers are emailed by 5.00 pm. |
14 September 2025 | Offer round. Offers are emailed by 5.00 pm. |
5 October 2025 | Offers will be made during October for courses starting in November 2025. |
4 November 2025 | Applications close for courses starting in 2025. |
9 November 2025 | Final offer round for courses starting in 2025. |
Postgraduate Applications for courses starting in 2025 are open now
Important dates for postgraduate admissions are course-specific. The course search is used to check individual course entries for information about important dates. Course entries will give you more details about the starting date options, relevant closing dates, and the timing of offers for the course.
5 January 2025 | Twice-weekly offer rounds continue every Wednesday and Friday until 29 July 2025. |
2 August 2025 | Twice weekly offer rounds continue every Tuesday and Friday until 14 October 2025. |
30 September 2025 | Applications close for courses starting in 2025. |
Read Also: Apply at UNISA 2025-2026 Online
Additional SATAC Key Dates for 2025
- The normal closing date to apply for 2025 entry is 30 September 2025.
- The late closing date to apply for 2025 entry is 1 December 2025.
- *Equal consideration will be given to your application, however, a late fee will apply.
It is still possible to apply after December, but your application may not receive equal consideration. There are exceptions to this rule such as our Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health, and Veterinary Bioscience programs.
Domestic applicants – apply here for courses starting in 2025
If you have already applied and want to change your preferences go to My Application. You do not need to submit a new application to change your preferences. SATAC Application Process 2025
SATAC Application Fees 2025-2026
SATAC processing fees will apply to your application*. Fees are subject to change depending on the type of courses you are applying for and the date you submit your application.
The tables below explain the different fees that apply at different times of the admission period.
Make sure you check the details of your application so you are aware of the fees and charges that apply. SATAC does not waive or refund fees.
See Also: UNISA Application for Second Semester 2025
Payment of SATAC fees does not guarantee that you will receive an offer to a course.
Applying for semester 2 2025 | ||
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Date of application | Type of applicant | Fee payable |
2 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 | Current year 12 students | $45.00 |
All other applicants | $85.00 | |
1 October 2025 to 12 March 2025** | Current year 12 students | $185.00 |
All other applicants | $225.00 |
Applying for midyear and summer semester 2025 | ||
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Date of application | Type of applicant | Fee payable |
2 August 2025 to 4 November 2025** | Current year 12 students | $45.00 |
All other applicants | $85.00 |
The fees payable for midyear and summer semesters apply when you include midyear or summer semester courses only in your preferences. If you add a semester 2 preference to your application any time after 30 September 2025 you will be charged a higher fee.
See Also: UNISA Application Dates for 2025-2026
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