Your future
starts at an
open day.
South Africa's free open-day marketplace. Browse universities, TVET colleges, nursing, aviation, culinary and more — attend virtually or physically, never miss the event that changes your life.
All 9 provinces · WhatsApp reminders · Virtual open days · QR prospectus links · Always free
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Learners connected
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WhatsApp reminders sent
98%
WhatsApp open rate
Your future starts at an open day.
Browse universities, TVET colleges, nursing, aviation, culinary and more — attend virtually or physically, never miss the event that changes your life.
Browse All Institution Types
Universities, TVET, nursing, aviation, culinary, business schools — all in one place.
WhatsApp Reminders
Get reminders 14 days, 7 days, 24 hours, and 1 hour before every saved event.
QR Prospectus Links
Scan to download prospectuses, application forms, NSFAS info — no extra data needed.
Virtual Open Days
Attend from anywhere in SA. Pro users chat live with admissions officers.
Application Tracker
Pro: track all your applications in one dashboard with deadline nudges.
NSFAS & Bursary Guides
Step-by-step guides to funding, bursaries, and financial aid — SA-specific.
From sign-up to
your first open day.
Register Free
Create your account in under 2 minutes. Free forever. No credit card needed.
Connect WhatsApp
Link your number to receive reminders, QR links, and career expo alerts.
Browse Open Days
See a personalised feed across all 12 institution types. Filter by province, faculty, or event type.
Save & Attend
Save events, get reminders, attend physically or virtually. Apply with QR links.
Free or Pro —
you're covered.
Free
R0 /always
- Personalised event feed
- Save & bookmark events
- WhatsApp reminders (14/7/24/1hr)
- Virtual event attendance (viewer)
- 4 QR prospectus links
- Career expo alerts
- NSFAS & advice section
Pro
Most PopularR200 /year
- Everything in Free
- 8 QR links (apply, fees, housing, future study)
- Chat with admissions officers live
- Event recordings access
- Priority application routing
- Application tracker dashboard
- Early event notifications
- Exclusive webinars & content
- Buddy Link — share profile with parents via WhatsApp
- Parental approval flow for under-18s
Join thousands of
SA learners already connected.
Whether you're a learner, a school, a parent, or a young person exploring your future — Open Days Africa is free and built for you.
Learners
Free forever. Browse, save, attend, and apply.
Schools & Educators
QR posters, school info letter, LO resources — all free.
Parents & Guardians
Buddy Link — stay involved without interfering.
Youth (Grade 9+)
Start exploring your future before matric.
Register your interest
We'll send you a WhatsApp message with your sign-up link and open day recommendations.
Don't miss the open day
that shapes your future.
Open Days Africa — Because your future shouldn't depend on spotting a poster.