Sol Plaatje University SPU Online Application 2025-2026
You may apply online. In order to apply online you will need a working email address and your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number.
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application by printing the forms from the links below, and sending them to the Admissions Office.
Sol Plaatje University SPU Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Sol Plaatje University SPU Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Details of Sol Plaatje University Online Application 2025-2026
Application Form
Please complete the application form below and return it to us by handing it in at:
Sol Plaatje University, North Campus, Chapel Street, Kimberley
or by mail: The University Registrar, Sol Plaatje University, Private Bag X5008, Kimberley, 8300
or by email: applications@spu.ac.za (remember to include a proof of payment)
or by fax: +27 (0)86 544 2766
Admission Requirement
This page sets the minimum academic requirements for admission into study programmes at Sol Plaatje University in 2017. The requirements are based on the results that applicants achieve in the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Applicants who hold certificates from a different examination system will be considered individually for admission.
Note that if you satisfy the minimum admission requirements stated here, this does not automatically mean that you will be admitted to the study programme at SPU. The final decision on your admission will be based on your academic performance and the availability of space in the programme. The better your academic performance above this minimum, the better will be your chance of being admitted to study at SPU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you satisfy the minimum requirements stated here, it does not mean that you will automatically be admitted to the study programme at SPU. The final decision on your admission will be based on your academic performance and the availability of space in the programme. If your academic performance is above these minimum requirements, your chance of being admitted to study at the University will be better.
How to Apply
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.
Online Application
Details of Sol Plaatje University Application Form
Application Status
Applications for the 2020 academic year opened on Monday, 25 March 2019 and run until the end of September 2019.
Please complete the application form below and return it to us by handing it in at:
Sol Plaatje University, North Campus, Chapel Street, Kimberley
or by mail: The University Registrar, Sol Plaatje University, Private Bag X5008, Kimberley, 8300
or by email: applications@spu.ac.za (remember to include a proof of payment).
Download the application forms (includes application for residence) below
Postgraduate application forms are available here
CONFIRMATION OF RESIDENCE PLACE
Payment of R5,000.00 is required to confirm a place in residence (proof needs to be submitted), if unfunded.
Students who have confirmation of a bursary must submit proof thereof and the upfront residence amount is waivered.
APPEAL PROCESS
Those who are unable to afford the upfront payments, need to submit a letter of appeal to the University Registrar with a full motivation, supported by a statement of the family income and to include all efforts made to secure alternate sources of funding.
SPU BANKING DETAILS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Branch: Kimberley
Branch Code: 230102
Account number: 62516049873
Account Holder: Sol Plaatje University
Account type: Deposit only
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