{"id":164,"date":"2026-01-17T13:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=164"},"modified":"2026-01-17T13:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:58:36","slug":"university-of-venda-late-applications-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/university-of-venda-late-applications-link\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Venda (UNIVEN) Late Applications Link 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a public university in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research qualifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, students apply through the university\u2019s online system for the next academic year\u2019s intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some applicants miss the initial application deadline <\/a>and then search for a late applications link for 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to understand UNIVEN\u2019s official application timeline and policy on late submissions so you know your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What were the official UNIVEN application dates for 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the 2026 academic year, UNIVEN\u2019s applications opened on 1 April 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All applicants; undergraduate, postgraduate, South African, and international, had to apply online through the UNIVEN application portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official published closing date for applications was 26 September 2025. This was the final deadline for submitting online applications for most qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you did not apply by this date, the standard application period has closed and you could not submit a regular application for the 2026 intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does UNIVEN offer late applications for 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Officially, UNIVEN\u2019s main application period ended on 26 September 2025<\/strong> and the portal closed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no separate late applications link listed on the official website for the 2026 admission cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in some years, depending on space availability after selections, the university may open a late application period in January 2026 for limited programmes that still have places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several trusted admissions guides report that a late application window was expected from about 16 January to 31 January 2026 for selected courses with remaining space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This late window is not guaranteed and depends on capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all programmes are open, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission in the late cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because UNIVEN does not publish a dedicated late link separately, applicants must use the official UNIVEN online application portal whenever any late period is active and follow the official instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the official UNIVEN application link?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All applications are submitted online through UNIVEN\u2019s official application system on the university\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must create an account with your South African ID number (or passport number if international), email address, and a 5-digit PIN to begin and save your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply online to UNIVEN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To apply for admission at UNIVEN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit www.univen.ac.za<\/a> and click on Apply for Admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Register an account with your email and ID\/passport number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Complete the online form with personal, contact, and academic details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Upload certified copies of your ID or passport, Grade 11 or Grade 12 results, or matric certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Submit your application before the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If a late application period opens (e.g., January 2026), the same portal is used, and the system will show whether space is still available in selected programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What if I missed the UNIVEN deadline?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you missed the official 26 September 2025 application deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Standard applications for 2026 are closed. You cannot submit a regular application through the portal for that intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Check if a late application window is active. If UNIVEN opens a late application period (for example, in January 2026 for programmes with space), you can apply through the same official portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Early application in the next cycle (2027) is strongly advised if no late window is available. The general application period typically opens around April 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Consider alternatives such as other universities with late or rolling admissions if you need study options for 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How to check your application status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      After submitting your application before the deadline or during a late window, you can track its status online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n