TVET College Applications Now Open For 2025: Get Started

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TVET college applications are now starting to open up across South Africa so if you’re hoping for TVET college 2025 admission, you should apply for TVET college as soon as you can!

There are 50 public TVET Colleges in South Africa where you can seek TVET college admissions.

When do TVET college applications open?

TVET Colleges are now opening their 2025 applications. Here are the TVET Colleges which are now open for 2025:

TVET Colleges in the Western Cape

  • Northlink College
  • Boland College
  • False Bay TVET College
  • College of Cape Town
  • South Cape TVET College
  • West Coast TVET College

TVET Colleges in Limpopo

  • Waterberg TVET College
  • Mopani South East TVET College
  • Lephalale TVET College
  • Capricorn TVET College
  • Sekhukhune TVET College
  • Letaba TVET College

TVET Colleges in Northern Cape

  • Northern Cape Urban TVET College

TVET Colleges in Kwazulu-Natal

  • Umgungundlovu TVET College
  • Mnambithi TVET College
  • Thekwini TVET College
  • Mthashana TVET College
  • Umfolozi TVET College
  • Esayidi TVET College
  • Coastal KZN TVET College
  • Elangeni TVET College

TVET Colleges in Mpumalanga

  • Gert Sibande TVET College

TVET Colleges in Gauteng

  • Tshwane South TVET College
  • Westcol TVET College
  • Ekurhuleni West TVET College
  • Ekurhuleni East TVET College
  • Sedibeng College

TVET Colleges in the Eastern Cape

  • Buffalo City TVET College
  • Eastcape Midlands TVET College
  • Ikhala TVET College
  • Ingwe TVET College
  • King Hintsa TVET College
  • King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
  • PE TVET College
  • Lovedale TVET College

TVET Colleges in North West

  • Vuselela TVET College

TVET Colleges in the Free State

  • Goldfields TVET College
  • Flavius Mareka TVET College
  • Motheo TVET College
  • Maluti TVET College

2025 applications at TVET Colleges will close on 30 September.

TVET college courses for 2025

TVET Colleges offer a wide variety of courses, ranging from engineering and technology to business studies, hospitality, agriculture, and more. The courses are typically aligned with the needs of the local and national industries. These courses can lead to National Certificates (Vocational) and diplomas.

TVET college courses available:

  • Engineering Studies
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Business Management
  • Financial Management
  • Hospitality and Catering Services
  • Information Technology
  • Utility and Social Services
  • Art and Design
  • Education and Development

TVET college entry requirements

For NC(V) courses, a Grade 9 certificate or equivalent might suffice, while NATED Report 191 programmes require a Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent.

It’s essential to carefully review the academic prerequisites for your chosen course to ensure eligibility.

TVET college fees

It’s important to note that while these fees provide a general range, the actual cost can vary based on specific course requirements, materials, and additional services.

Many programs also offer payment plans to help manage the financial load over the academic year.

You can also get NSFAS when studying at a TVET College. A NSFAS bursary will not only cover your fees and registration but you will also receive NSFAS allowances for learning materials, accommodation, transport and other student needs.

TVET college online application

If you’re wondering how to apply for TVET college, most TVET Colleges make use of online applications for new students to apply online. Applications can be done at the campus or online and applicants will have to submit certified copies of their ID, latest results, parent/guardian ID and proof of residence along with their TVET college application form.

TVET college application closing date can differ depending on when the TVET College application period opened. Some will close as early as September while others might take TVET College admissions applications until the end of the year.

To find out more about any TVET college prospectus and TVET college South Africa, you can head to our TVET College section.