APPLICATION DATES 2026 (APPLY IN 2025)

On this page you will find an up-to-date list of all opening and closing dates for professional Psychology programmes that begin in 2026. We update this page on a daily basis during application season each year, please bookmark this page to stay informed about any updates or changes.

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Clinical Psychology Masters Programmes 2026

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Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
Mahikeng Campus
North-West University
Potchefstoom Campus
Rhodes UniversityApril 2025RU
Sefako Makgatho University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Limpopo
University of Pretoria
University of South Africa
University of the Free State
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Zululand

Counselling Psychology Masters Programmes 2026

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Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
(Potch)
Rhodes University01 April 202511 - 15 August 2025RU
University of Fort Hare
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Pretoria
University of the Free State
University of the Witwatersrand

Educational Psychology Masters Programmes 2026

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Stellenbosch University
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Pretoria
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Zululand

Industrial Psychology Masters Programmes 2026

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Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Fort Hare
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Pretoria
University of South Africa
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand

Neuropsychology Masters Programmes 2026

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University of Cape Town31 October 2025UCT

Research Psychology Masters Programmes 2026

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North-West University
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Pretoria
University of South Africa
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand

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.

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