Sol Plaatje University SPU Postgraduate Application 2025-2026

Prospective students can apply to study at the University by using our online application system. There is no application fee required to apply.

To apply online, students must have a valid email address and use a computer with internet connectivity.

Applicants are encouraged to download and read the Guidelines on how to apply online document before beginning the online application process.

Should applicants encounter difficulties using the online application system, they can send an email message to the Admissions Office on applications@spu.ac.za.

Sol Plaatje University will offer the following postgraduate qualifications in 2022.

For enquiries and to apply, prospective students should send an email to the School Registrar using the email address provided below.

School of Economic and Management Sciences

• Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management

Enquiries and applications: postgrad.ems@spu.ac.za

School of Humanities

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Afrikaans
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Heritage Studies
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in History
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Anthropology
• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Archaeology
• Master of Arts

Enquiries and applications: postgrad.hum@spu.ac.za

School of Education

• Bachelor of Education (Honours) Curriculum Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
• Master of Education

Enquiries and applications: postgrad.edu@spu.ac.za

School of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematical Sciences
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physical Sciences

Enquiries and applications: postgrad.nas@spu.ac.za

How to Apply : SPU Offline Application Procedure

Step 1:  Get your application form.

• Hardcopy Application:
  This option is only available to undergraduate applicants.

You can post your application to:

The University Registrar Sol Plaatje University
Private Bag X5008
Kimberley
8300
South Africa

Step 2:  Complete your application form in full.

*Remember you’ll need an email address.

Step 3:  Attach all supporting documents.

You need to attach certified copies of all of your documentation as well as your proof of payment of your application fee. This includes:

•  proof of payment of the application fee (R100)
•  copy of your ID
• copy of your latest Matric results
• copy of age exemption letter from Matric Board (if applicable – older than 23)
• You are required to have your academic transcripts and ID certified to prove to the university that those are the real documents. You can have your documents certified at any police station or anyone who holds Commander of Oaths rights (like a lawyer).

Step 4:  Complete a student accommodation form if you need to organise living arrangements.

Contact Details

For tuition (quotations), kindly contact:

Mrs Valerie Herman, +27 (0)53 491 0156 or valerie.herman@spu.ac.za

Mrs Lebo Tlhalogang, +27 (0)53 491 0215 or lebo.tlhalogang@spu.ac.za

For application and registration information, kindly contact:

Switchboard:         +27 (0)53 491 0000

Email:                    information@spu.ac.za

Nombulelo Matroos, +27 (0)53 491 0109 or nombulelo.matroos@spu.ac.za

Patrick May, +27 (0)53 491 0220 or patrick.may@spu.ac.za