Sol Plaatje UniversityPhysical: Chapel Street & Bultfontein Road, Civic Centre, Kimberley, 8301 Postal: Private Bag X5008, Kimberley, 8300 Tel: 053 491 0000/ 0213 |
Sol Plaatje UniversityShort Courses Available in 2024
| Short course | Price | Date |
| Basic Financial Accounting | R9 750 | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Sport Administration | R6 850 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Business Intelligence: Online | R8 900 | 2 Sept 2024 |
| Fundamentals of Project Management | R8 500 | 3 Sept 2024 |
| Transport Management | R9 500 | 9 Sept 2024 |
| Web Design and Development | R13 900 | 28 Sept 2024 |
| Project Management with Agile Development Technologies | R11 290 | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Public and Municipal Finance | R15 500 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Finance for Non Financial Managers | R8 500 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| South African Sign language: Intermediate | R7 300 | 4 Nov 2024 |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- The University has set the minimum academic requirements for admission to Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) study programmes in 2025.
- 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 your chance of being admitted to study at SPU in 2025.
Calculating the SPU Admissions Points Score (APS)
IMPORTANT NOTE
- If you satisfy the minimum requirements stated above, 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.
Apply to Study at Sol Plaatje University
- Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2025 academic year are now open.
- There is no application fee required to apply.
- Prospective students can apply to study at the University by using our online application system by clicking on the Start Your Online Application tab found on this page. To apply online, students must have a valid email address and use a computer/laptop with internet connectivity.
- Applicants are encouraged to download and read the Guidelines on how to apply and FAQ’s document before beginning the application process. For postgraduate programmes, please refer to page 12 of this document.
- If applicants encounter any difficulties while using the online application system, they are welcome to contact the Faculty Application Champions listed below.
| Click here to apply | Download the Undergraduate Prospectus | Download the Postgraduate Prospectus |
FINANCIAL AID
ItsAllAboutTheStudent
Financial Aid sits at the heart of the University as our key role is to support students by coordinating funding between themselves, the University and Funders. We provide administrative and advisory support to students.
SPU does not offer institutional bursaries or loans, students apply directly to Funders.
Part of our role is to encourage prospective and current students to apply for as many funding opportunities as possible.
Although we do not actively seek funding for students, we do ensure that the administration process is seamless once a student is awarded a bursary.
Application submissions are assessed and evaluated by Funders based on their own criteria and the information provided by the student. An application for funding does not guarantee funding to students, Funders will communicate with successful recipients.
- Bursaries are the awarding of funding to academically and financially deserving students.
- Loans are money borrowed to cover educational fees.
- Scholarships are usually offered to students who excel academically in their studies.
- Sponsorship is a recipient of financial support.
2)What documents are required to apply for funding
Below is a checklist with standard documents which are usually required for any funding opportunity:
- Identity document
- Matric certificate
- Latest academic transcript
- Household income of both parents/legal guardian e.g. payslips; affadavits; confirmation letter from SASSA; court order as supporting document of legal guardianship.
- Identity documents of parents/guardian
- Death certificate of parents
- Proof of all household members (ID documents, birth certificates)
- Testimonial or motivational letter
3) Available Bursaries
IDC Bursary for the 2025 Academic Year
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. Applications are open and close on 30 September 2024. The bursary is available to unemployed South African citizens who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance. For more information and to download the application guidelines, click here.
SITA Bursary for the 2024 academic year
SITA bursary schemes aims to create a technical pipeline aimed at addressing the current skills gaps within the Information Communications Technology fraternity. Thus, inviting students who have recently completed their Matric in the year 2023 and are embarking in pursuing their studies towards an ICT qualification. For more information, download the applications guideline here.
NSFAS 2024 Applications are now open
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a South African government financial aid scheme which provides financial aid to undergraduate students to help pay for the cost of their tertiary education after finishing high school, visit www.nsfas.org.za for detailed information on how to apply.
See below forms to apply:
SA BURSARIES
SA Bursaries is South Africa’s largest bursary site.
Their goal is to find as many bursary opportunities as possible throughout South Africa, and publish these all in one place so that students can have access to funding opportunities, which they may not have known about.
Click here to visit their website.
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)
NSFAS provides funding to students from disadvantaged families and it funds studies from most academic programmes.
For general enquiries, contact:
Tel: 0860 067 327
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY
Funza Lushaka is only applicable to those students that intend to enrol for the Bachelor of Education degrees. This Funder enables eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority.
For a full description of the Funza Lushaka Priorities offered by the Department of Basic Education and for further application information, visit the Funza Lushaka website here.
SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITIES (SETAs)
From time to time, various SETAs provide bursaries to students. This funding is industry and occupation specific.
Students will be advised on when this funding becomes available so that they can submit an online application.
SPU students are funded by:
WRSETA
Website: www.wrseta.org.za
General enquiries: 053 831 4117
SERVICES SETA
Website: www.serviceseta.org.za
General Enquiries: 011 276 9600
FOODBEV SETA
Website: www.foodbev.org.za
General Enquiries: 011 253 7300
ETDP SETA
Website: www.etdpseta.org.za
General Enquiries: 053 832 0051
National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
Website: www.nyda.gov.za
General enquiries: 053 807 1022
Northern Cape Premier’s Education Trust Fund (NCPETF)
Website: www.ncpetf.org
General enquiries: 053 831 3550
FUNDI – LOANS AND SERVICES OFFERING
Website: www.fundi.co.za
General enquiries: 0860 55 55 44
GENERAL BURSARY WEBSITE
Website: bursaries-southafrica.co.za
CROWDFUNDING
Crowdfunding is an online fundraising platform that connects students to funding communities.
Visit feenix.org for more information.
Academic calendar 2024