Eastern Cape pupils who have not yet applied but are hoping to land a spot at a university may be disappointed.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) media liaison officer Roslyn Baatjies said the institution’s 2015 enrolment plan only made provision for 5800 first-year students, with the number of applications received far exceeding this number.
A total of 4388 first year students were admitted into the institution last year.
According to Baatjies, limited space was an annual concern, with prospective students urged to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Registration begins on January 26 with lectures commencing on February 9. “The number of admitted students may rise because we are currently processing late applications which were received after the application cut-off date of August 1,” Baatjies said.
“If you have not applied to NMMU yet or if you have not been accepted, you can contact the Department of Higher Education and Training because they have set up a central applications clearing house whose purpose is to advise prospective students on available study spaces at other institutions of higher learning, including FET Colleges.”
Walter Sisulu University has this year set aside 6841 first year spaces with more than 22000 applications received.
WSU spokeswoman Angela Church said the institution is currently concluding its selection and interview process, which began on Monday and should be concluded tomorrow.
First year registration is scheduled to take place between January 19 to January 23.
“Once registration is complete. There may be gaps in certain programmes, particularly those requiring maths and science. We do consider late applications as there is often a shortage of qualified students in these areas,” Church said.
“WSU does not accept walk-ins. However, we do consider and accept late applications if there are spaces still available.”
It will be a tighter squeeze at Rhodes University this year, with only 1800 first year places available.
Media relations officer Catherine Deiner said late applications were still being considered. Registration will be on February 7 to February 8 this year.
University of South Africa spokesman Martin Ramotshela said the university had received 93739 new applications with 89046 admitted.
“Only applicants approved during the application period are eligible to register, provided they still satisfy the admission requirements and no late applications will be entertained.
“Applicants wishing to study with Unisa will have another opportunity in the next application period, which will run from April 7 to 24,” Ramotshela said.
According to www.dhet.gov.za the CACH service will run during January and February only.
The call centre will be open from Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
The call centre can be reached at 0800-356-635 or sms your name and ID number to 49200. — zisandan@dispatch.co.za
Limited space at universities may shatter dreams
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) media liaison officer Roslyn Baatjies said the institution’s 2015 enrolment plan only made provision for 5800 first-year students, with the number of applications received far exceeding this number.
A total of 4388 first year students were admitted into the institution last year.
According to Baatjies, limited space was an annual concern, with prospective students urged to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Registration begins on January 26 with lectures commencing on February 9. “The number of admitted students may rise because we are currently processing late applications which were received after the application cut-off date of August 1,” Baatjies said.
“If you have not applied to NMMU yet or if you have not been accepted, you can contact the Department of Higher Education and Training because they have set up a central applications clearing house whose purpose is to advise prospective students on available study spaces at other institutions of higher learning, including FET Colleges.”
Walter Sisulu University has this year set aside 6841 first year spaces with more than 22000 applications received.
WSU spokeswoman Angela Church said the institution is currently concluding its selection and interview process, which began on Monday and should be concluded tomorrow.
First year registration is scheduled to take place between January 19 to January 23.
“Once registration is complete. There may be gaps in certain programmes, particularly those requiring maths and science. We do consider late applications as there is often a shortage of qualified students in these areas,” Church said.
“WSU does not accept walk-ins. However, we do consider and accept late applications if there are spaces still available.”
It will be a tighter squeeze at Rhodes University this year, with only 1800 first year places available.
Media relations officer Catherine Deiner said late applications were still being considered. Registration will be on February 7 to February 8 this year.
University of South Africa spokesman Martin Ramotshela said the university had received 93739 new applications with 89046 admitted.
“Only applicants approved during the application period are eligible to register, provided they still satisfy the admission requirements and no late applications will be entertained.
“Applicants wishing to study with Unisa will have another opportunity in the next application period, which will run from April 7 to 24,” Ramotshela said.
According to www.dhet.gov.za the CACH service will run during January and February only.
The call centre will be open from Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
The call centre can be reached at 0800-356-635 or sms your name and ID number to 49200. — zisandan@dispatch.co.za
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