Sol Plaatje University (SPU), established in 2014, is the first university in post-apartheid South Africa and the first higher education institution in the Northern Cape Province. Strategically located in Kimberley, SPU is a city university offering cutting-edge academic programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the region and beyond.
- Is SPU open for 2025 application?
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SPU positions itself as a niche university by offering innovative programs aligned with the heritage, needs, and aspirations of South Africa. Its academic focus areas include:
- Teacher Education
- ICT and Data Science
- Heritage Studies
- Paleo-Sciences
- Creative Writing in African Languages
With global challenges like climate change in mind, SPU is also planning programs in agricultural sciences, particularly for water-stressed regions like the Northern Cape.
2. Proud Heritage
Named after Sol Plaatje, a visionary South African intellectual, SPU embodies his values of intellectual curiosity, democracy, and social justice. The institution takes pride in its role as a transformative force in South Africa’s higher education landscape.
3. A Vibrant Campus Experience
SPU’s architectural design merges modern aesthetics with cultural significance, creating a campus that reflects the heritage of the Northern Cape. The university’s central location in Kimberley fosters dynamic partnerships between the institution and the local community, making it an integral part of the city’s development.
Programs and Faculties
SPU offers diverse academic programs across four main faculties:
- Education
Contact: Ms. Chanelle Boraine
Email: EDU_Applications@spu.ac.za - Economic and Management Sciences
Contact: Ms. Boitumelo Mabija
Email: EMS_Applications@spu.ac.za - Humanities
Contact: Ms. Ntshepeng Makoko
Email: HUM_Applications@spu.ac.za - Natural and Applied Sciences
Contact: Ms. Unathi Mqongwana
Email: NAS_Applications@spu.ac.za
For details on student recruitment, email studentrecruitment@spu.ac.za.
SPU’s Mission and Vision
SPU is committed to:
- Graduating competent and socially responsible citizens.
- Conducting regionally impactful research.
- Collaborating with communities to drive equitable development.
Its guiding values include academic freedom, community engagement, and intellectual integrity.
Campus Locations
- SPU Central Campus
Address: 24-26 Scanlan St, New Park, Kimberley, 8301 - SPU North Campus
Address: 10 Jan Smuts Blvd, Civic Centre, Kimberley, 8300 - SPU South Campus
Address: 150 Reservoir Rd, New Park, Kimberley, 8301
Contact Information
For general inquiries:
Switchboard: +27 (0)53 491 0000
Email: information@spu.ac.za
Funding Assistance
Contact Ms. Chrizelle Mally at chrizelle.mally@spu.ac.za or Ms. Malebo Tshelane at malebo.tshelane@spu.ac.za.