Sol Plaatje University is one of South Africa newer universities, based in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. It offers a focused range of degrees and diplomas across education, humanities, natural and applied sciences, economic and management sciences, and heritage studies.
As a newer and small institution, its programme range is narrower than at established universities and places within each programme are limited. Confirm that your intended programme is currently offered before planning around it.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with the endorsement matching the qualification
- The points score the institution calculates by its own published method
- Subject requirements specific to the programme
- English or the language of instruction at the level required
- Available places, since popular programmes are oversubscribed
- Application within the published window
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The university was established as part of the expansion of South African higher education and continues to add programmes. Its heritage studies offering is distinctive and reflects the region history.
Programme-specific requirements are revised between intake years, so confirm them against the current prospectus for the year you are applying for. Newer universities add and revise programmes more frequently than established ones, so information published elsewhere dates quickly.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Natural and applied science programmes require Mathematics and generally do not accept Mathematical Literacy. Education, humanities and heritage programmes are more likely to accept it.
Where a programme requires specific subjects, they are published per programme. Check the current prospectus rather than assuming a faculty-wide standard.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Places are limited by the size of the institution. Apply as soon as applications open, and apply to more than one institution.
Residence and student accommodation capacity is constrained at newer institutions without long-established infrastructure. Confirm arrangements separately from your academic application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sol Plaatje University?
In Kimberley in the Northern Cape.
What does it offer?
A focused range of degrees and diplomas across education, humanities, natural and applied sciences, economic and management sciences, and heritage studies.
Is the programme range limited?
Yes, as a newer and small institution. Confirm your intended programme is currently offered before planning around it.
Is accommodation available?
Capacity is constrained at newer institutions. Confirm arrangements separately from your academic application.
Confirm the current programme list and requirements against the Sol Plaatje University prospectus. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.