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Your trusted guide to higher education in South Africa
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About Key to Varsity
Empowering South African matriculants since 2024
Key to Varsity was founded with a simple mission: to help South African matriculants navigate the complex university application process. We understand the challenges learners face when applying to higher education institutions, and we are here to make that journey easier.
The Person Behind Key to Varsity
Kabelo P Legoale
The mind behind Key to Varsity. Kabelo single-handedly designed, built and runs the entire platform, driven by a mission to make university access easier for every South African learner.
Key to Varsity Team
L Dlamini
A qualified Systems Developer who manages Key to Varsity's course architecture and institutional data frameworks alongside Kabelo. On the ground, she orchestrates our upcoming brand launches and the Key to Varsity Career Seminars. As an Admissions Officer, she utilizes her technical expertise to directly manage the manual submission pipelines for her specifically assigned higher education institutions.
KP Legoale
Leads our regional community outreach strategies, locking down partnerships with local high schools for career seminars and campus expos. Utilizing deep personal familiarity with specific geographic regions, he coordinates local school visits. As an Admissions Officer, he takes full responsibility for manual application processing across his assigned cluster of institutions to ensure frictionless placement for matriculants.
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Additional Information
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APS Calculator
Calculate your Admission Points Score and find matching courses
Enter Your Subjects and Marks
Enter percentage marks. Levels will be calculated automatically. Only your best 6 subjects (excluding LO) count towards APS.
🔍 Course Search
Search any course and see every university offering it, your odds, and what to do next
Institution Explorer
Browse South African universities
Universities Awaiting Full Course Data
These institutions are listed but still need detailed course/prospectus data. Upload their prospectuses to complete them:
- University of Fort Hare (UFH)
- University of Zululand (UniZulu)
- Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
- University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Open Applications
Your roadmap of university application windows and key dates
| University | Opens | Closing Date | Status | Late Applications |
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Application Calendar
Think of this as your year-long roadmap to varsity.
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Our Services
Application assistance packages
Basic Package
- 1 University Application
- Up to 3 Courses
- WhatsApp Support
- Application Tracking
Full Support Package
- Up to 3 Universities
- Up to 3 Courses Each
- Priority WhatsApp Support
- Document Review
- Application Tracking
Bursaries
Find funding opportunities
Track Your Progress
Monitor your application journey
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076 507 0273
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Terms & Conditions
Key to Varsity provides application assistance services. We do not guarantee admission to any institution. Application fees are non-refundable. By using our services, you agree to provide accurate information. We reserve the right to refuse service. Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
We collect personal information to assist with university applications. Your data is stored securely and shared only with institutions you choose to apply to. We use Formspree to receive your information securely. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Residences
Student accommodation by campus
Staff Portal
Learners assigned to you
Look Up Any Learner
Add a Walk-In Application
For learners who met with you directly or texted in, and haven't completed their own profile on the app yet.
Your Assigned Learners
Admin Dashboard
Manage users and applications
| Name | Phone | School | Role | Package | Change Role | Actions |
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| Student | Institution | Programme | Status | Payment | Assigned Staff | Actions |
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Update User Status
Send WhatsApp Notification
Manage Application Windows
Add or update university application opening/closing dates shown on the Open Applications page.
Manage Calendar Milestones
👻 Ghost Mode
Admin shortcuts for demonstrations and testing.