Universities South Africa
Prospective Students
What is a matriculation exemption?
A matriculation exemption is a legal requirement for first-degree study at a South African university. By law, students who did not pass their pre-2008 Senior...
What documents are required for an exemption application?
ID/ Passport/ Birth Certificate/ Refugee status/ Marriage Certificate (if applicable) / Divorce decree (if applicable) School qualification (School leaving Certificates,) Any post-school qualifications M30 Application...
Where can I have my documents certified?
The Proof of Payment and M30 application form does not have to be certified. All other supporting documentation need to be certified as follows: The...
How do I apply for an exemption certificate?
There are alternative ways in which you can apply for an exemption certificate. The first option is online via this link: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/online-assessment-and-applicati.on/ Fill out the...
What types of exemption certificates can I obtain?
There are several types of exemption certificates issued depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Examples are complete exemption certificates and conditional exemption certificates. a)...
Will my exemption certificate remain valid if I change institutions?
The exemption certificate types vary from one to another and the validation period is shown on the certificate. If you change institutions, you need to...
How long does it take to process an application?
It takes the Matriculation Board 5-10 working days to process online submitted applications. If the applicant qualifies for an exemption, a provisional letter is issued...
What do I do if I am not sure that I will qualify for exemption?
Submit all your documents for online assessment here: https://mb.usaf.ac.za/online-assessment-and-application/.
How much do I pay for an exemption certificate?
The standard application fee for 2025 is R1000.00 and it is non-refundable. The amount is adjusted annually, and the applicants are required to pay the...
Where do I make payments?
The money can be deposited into the following bank account: Bank: ABSA Account name: Matriculation Board Account number: 4059036917 Branch: Sunnyside Branch Code: 630345 Swift...
I wrote Joint Matriculation Board Examinations before 1992 and my certificate is lost. What can I do to obtain a duplicate?
You need to send us the following details: Surname and full names that appear on your certificate Name of school where you sat for JMB...