Venda University Online Application For 2026

Did you know that the University of Venda is inviting prospective students all over to enroll in the forthcoming academic year? Univen has opened the online application portal Applications for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs.

The University of Venda is expected to open its online 2026 application portal for International and South African students in August 2025. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you through the online application process.

Application Requirements for Venda University Online Application

Applicants are to get the following requirements and documents ready during the application process:

Essential For Degree:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20-credit NSC subjects.
Applicants must have a minimum point score of 26.
A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.

Necessity For Diploma:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.

Prerequisite For Certificate:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC), which is certified by Umalusi.
To be considered for admission to specific programs, applicants must have the appropriate combinations of recognized National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online at Venda University

The following are the process to follow to apply for admission to Venda University:

All applicants, including undergraduates, postgraduates, South African, and international applicants, must apply online.
Applicants will need a South African ID number, cell phone number, and email address.
You can save your progress during the online application process and return later to complete it.
Applicants must create a 5-digit PIN.
Scan and upload a copy of your ID document or passport, Grade 11 report, or statement of
Grade 12 results, or copy of Matric Certificate.
Complete your application by pressing the ‘submit’ button.
Upon submission, you will receive a student number.

Faculties and Academic Programs Offered at UNIVEN

Univen offers a variety of postgraduate and undergraduate programs across multiple faculties including;