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University of Venda

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University of Venda: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Venda is a public comprehensive university in South Africa. It suits students who want a rural-based university in Limpopo province and are comfortable checking programme details directly with the institution.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a comprehensive university in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Specific subject areas and programmes are not published in the available information, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any visa-related steps on the university website. The published information does not give programme-specific admission rules, so confirm the current requirements with admissions before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information. Confirm the current international fee and related charges with its admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Thohoyandou and other day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. A student moving from abroad should confirm language requirements, admission documents, visa needs, housing options, and whether the chosen programme accepts international applicants before applying.

  6. How it compares

    South Africa has 29 universities, and the University of Venda is one of them. Compared with the others, it stands out mainly as a public, comprehensive, rural-based university in Limpopo rather than by any published fee, ranking, or programme list.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Venda

What type of university is the University of Venda?

It is a public comprehensive university.

Where is the University of Venda located?

It is located in Thohoyandou in Limpopo province, South Africa.

When was the University of Venda established?

It was established in 1981 under the then Republic of Venda government.

How many universities are there in South Africa?

There are 29 universities in South Africa.

Overview

The University of Venda is a South African comprehensive university, located in Thohoyandou in Limpopo province. It is rural-based. It was established in 1981 under the then Republic of Venda government.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Africa.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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