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Welcome to the Cognition & Co Masters Applications page. Below you will find the application opening and closing dates for all the accredited coursework Masters programmes around South Africa.
Clinical Masters Applications for 2022
| University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | 25 March 2025 | 31 May 2025 | TBC | NMU |
| North-West University Mahikeng Campus | 15 May 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 09 - 12 September 2025 | NWU |
| North-West University Potchefstoom Campus | 15 May 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 02 - 05 September 2025 | NWU |
| Rhodes University | 30 April 2025 | 10 June 2025 | 11 - 15 August 2025 | RU |
| Sefako Makgatho University | 04 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 21 - 25 July 2025 | SMU |
| Stellenbosch University | 09 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 28 - 31 July 2025 | SU |
| University of Cape Town | 01 April 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 04 - 11 August 2025 | UCT |
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 25 - 29 August 2025 | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 01 July 2025 | 31 July 2025 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Limpopo | 08 April 2025 | 30 June 2025 | TBC | UL |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 11 - 15 August 2025 | UP |
| University of South Africa | 02 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | 30 June – 03 July 2025 | ApplicationReferee Report |
| University of the Free State | 01 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 19 - 21 August 2025 | UFS |
| University of the Western Cape | 01 April 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 25 - 29 August 2025 | UWC |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 27 February 2025 | 02 May 2025 | 25 July - 01 August 2025 | WITS |
| University of Zululand | No Programme for 2026 |
Counselling Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | 25 March 2025 | 31 May 2025 | TBC | NMU |
| North-West University (Potch) | 15 May 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 02 - 05 September 2025 | NWU |
| Rhodes University | 28 March 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 11 - 15 August 2025 | RU |
| University of Fort Hare | ||||
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 25 - 29 August 2025 | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 01 July 2025 | 31 July 2025 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 20 - 21 August & 01 - 05 September 2025 | UP |
| University of the Free State | 01 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 19 - 21 August 2025 | UFS |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 27 February 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 05 – 08 August 2025 | WITS |
Educational Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch University | 01 April 2025 | 30 June 2025 | TBC | SUN |
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2025 | 23 June 2025 | TBC | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2025 | 31 July 2025 | TBC | UP |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 15 March 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 02 - 06 September 2025 | WITS |
| University of Zululand |
Industrial Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | ||||
| North-West University | ||||
| Rhodes University | No class for 2026 | |||
| Stellenbosch University | 01 May 2025 | 30 September 2025 | TBC | SUN |
| University of Cape Town | 01 April 2025 | 31 October 2025 | TBC | UCT |
| University of Fort Hare | ||||
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | TBC | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 01 July 2025 | 31 July 2025 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | ||||
| University of South Africa | ||||
| University of the Western Cape | ||||
| University of the Witwatersrand | 01 April 2025 | 30 September 2025 | TBC | WITS |
Neuropsychology Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | 31 October 2025 | UCT |
Research Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North-West University | ||||
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 01 July 2025 | 31 July 2025 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2025 | 31 May 2025 | 18 - 22 August 2025 | UP |
| University of South Africa | ||||
| University of the Western Cape | 02 April 2025 | 31 August 2025 | TBC | UWC |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 01 April 2025 | 15 August 2025 | TBC | WITS |
Disclaimer: The universities may update their dates and these might not reflect on this Cognition & Co page. We will do all we can to make sure these dates are as accurate as possible but Cognition & Co cannot be held responsible for any errors or missed deadlines.