CAO NOW OPEN FOR LATE APPLICATIONS

CAO (Central Application Office) 2025 late applications are officially open from 01 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. Individuals who were not able to apply in in 2024 are now given an opportunity to submit their applications at CAO for 2025 admission. 

CAO comprises of 4 major public universities in Kwazulu Natal and numerous private colleges. In this blog we will focus on the late applications of four major universities namely; University of Kwazulu Natal, University of Zululand, Durban university of Technology and Mangosuthu University of Technology.

CAO 2025 Late Applications 

Faculties that are open for 2025 late applications at CAO

• Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Arts and Education
• College of Law, Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Consumer Sciences

Courses that are available for 2025 late applications at CAO

Available courses for late applications at UKZN

Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Science 

BSc Eng: Agricultural

BSc Eng: Chemical 

BSc Eng: Computer 

BSc Eng: Electrical

BSc Eng: Mechanical 

BSc Land Surveying 

B Agric (Extension and Rural Resource Management) 

BSc. Agric. Agricultural Economics 

B Agricultural Management 

BSc Agric. Agricultural Plant Sciences

BSc Agric. Agribusiness 

BSc Agric. Plant Pathology 

BSc Agric. Animal & Poultry Science KN-P-SAA 

BSc Stream (LES) Life and Earth Sciences 

BSc Stream M (Mathematics)

BSc Geographic Information Systems and Earth Observation

BSc Applied Chemistry 

BSc Biological Sciences 

BSc Chemistry and Chemical Technology

BSc Computer Science and Information Technology 

BSc Crop and Horticultural Science 

BSc Environmental Science

BSc Environmental and Earth Science 

BSc Geological Science

BSc Industrial and Applied Biotechnology 

BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition 

BSc Augmented Programme 

BSc Engineering Access 

Faculty of Humanities  

BA (General Studies) 

BA Cultural & Heritage Tourism 

BA in Music

BA in Music Foundation

B Soc Sc (General Studies) 

B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental Management 

B SocSc (Housing) 

B Architectural Studies  

BA International Studies

B Soc Sc Government, Business & Ethics 

B Theology

Humanities Extended Curriculum

College of Law and Management Studies

B Com (Foundation)

B Com

B Com (Accounting) 

B Admin 

Available courses for late applications at MUT

Faculty of Sciences and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nature Conservation

Faculty of Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Access Course Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Access Course Electrical Engineering

Available courses for late applications at DUT

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching - Civil Technology
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Teaching: Languages
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Teaching: Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Teaching- Electrical Technology
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Teaching- Mechanical Technology

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology

Faculty of Sciences and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science
Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
B Health Sciences: Clinical Technology
Diploma in Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dental Technology
B Health Science: Environmental Health
Higher Certificate: Applied Sciences
B Health Sciences: Homeopathy

Diploma in Nautical Science

B Health Sciences: Emergency Medical Care
B Health Sciences Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics

B Health Science: Diagnostic Radiography

B Health Science: Radiography Therapy and Oncology

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 

Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources
Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources (p/t) 

Dip Management Sciences: Business Law

Dip Management Sciences: Marketing
Dip Management Sciences: Business Administration
Dip Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management
Dip Management Sciences: Operations
Dip Management Sciences: Operations (p/t)
Dip Management Sciences: Retail
H Cert Sport Management Science
Bachelor of Sport Science and Management
Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources

Dip Management Sciences: Business Administration
Dip Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management

Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering
Access Course Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Available courses for late applications at UNIZULU

Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching: Languages and Humanities
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching: Languages, Maths, Natural Science & Technology
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching: Languages, Maths, Natural Science & Technology
Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching (Economics and Management Sciences - EMS)
Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching (Maths, Science & Technology Education - MSTE)
Bachelor of Education in Senior & FET Phase Teaching (Social Science Education - SSE)

Faculty of Arts
BA (Linguistics & English)
BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance

Faculty of Sciences and Health Sciences
BSc Augmented: Life Science
BSc Applied Mathematics with Computer Sciences as Major 2
BSc Augmented: Physical Science
B A Information Science
B Com Accounting Science
BSc Biochemistry with Human Movement Science as Major 2
B Library & Information Science
B Nursing Science
B Consumer Science: Extension & Rural Development
B Consumer Science: Hospitality & Tourism
BSc Chemistry with Computer Science as Major 2
BSc Computer Science with Statistics as Major 2
BSc Computer Science with Physics as Major 2

BSc Computer Science with Mathematics as Major 2
BSc Computer Science with Hydrology as Major 2
BSc Human Movement Science with Physics as Major 2
BSc Human Movement Science with Zoology as Major 2
BSc Microbiology with Human Movement Science as Major 2
B Admin: Public Administration and Political Science
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political and International Studies
BA in Psychology

Faculty of Consumer
B Com (Banking and Business Management) 4 years
B Com (Banking and Business Management)
B Com (Economics and Banking)
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political and International Studies

Faculty of Agriculture
BSc Agric: Animal Science
BSc Agricultural Economics: Agribusiness Management
BSc Agric: Animal Science

Faculty of Engineering
BEng Electrical Engineering
BEng Mechanical Engineering

How to apply through CAO for 2025 late applications online

 Step by Step Guide on How to Apply Online through CAO for 2025 late applications

All first year applications are submitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO). This is a simplified way of applying for more than one programme and more than one institution using one application form, and paying a single application fee. 

Step 1: Visit the CAO website: www.cao.ac.za and click on the apply tab, then click on apply now.

Step 2: Enter your ID number or your Cao number.

Step 3: Enter your personal details then proceed, you will then get your Cao number and password 

Step 4: Capture your next of kin details 

Step 5: Enter your grade 11 results or your grade 12 results 

Step 6: Choose the courses you want to apply for (you can choose up to 6 choices) 

Step 7: Save your Cao number, password and the number to pay the application fee) 

Step 8: Upload the required documents. After submitting your documents you can exit the application process. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE AT CAO FOR 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Does CAO accept late applications?

Does CAO accept late applications? Yes, CAO does accept late applications but late applications are only considered if there are still spaces available in the programmes concerned. CAO can only accommodate a limited number of students per course. 

What is the late application fee for CAO 2025?

The late application fee for CAO (Central Application Office) in 2025 is R470 for local students and R580 for international students. You can pay the late application fee online or through EasyPay at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Woolworths or any store displaying the EasyPay sign. Card payments can also be made at the CAO's office. The CAO office does not accept cash. The payment reference is your CAO Reference Number. 

Does CAO allow walk ins in 2025?

CAO does not allow walk-ins for late applications in 2025. All late applications should be submitted online on the CAO website at www.cao.ac.za.

How to track CAO late application status

Visit the CAO website and click on check application status tab. You will then be required to enter your CAO or ID number. After entering your ID or CAO number you will be able to see your application status. If you have applied using a form, monitor your emails for feedback. Click here to track check your application status

Keep in mind that CAO late applications will only be considered if there are still spaces available in a particular faculty. Keep an eye to the CAO website for updates regarding late applications.  

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