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Application requirements
On applying to study at Mukhanyo Theological College, certified copies of the following documents are to be submitted along with your application form: (Please note that without these documents your application will not be processed.)
1. Qualifications
- Matric certificate or equivalent school-leaving certificate (Not applicable to applications for Focus)
- Transcripts/certificates of any other completed qualifications
2. Proof of identity
- South African applicants: Identity Document (ID)
- Non-South African Applicants living in South Africa: Passport and Residency Visa/Permit.
- Non-South African Applicants living outside South Africa: Passport
3. Pastoral testimonial
- A completed Church Leader’s Testimonial from your pastor stating your current membership status and describing your Christian character, as well as their contact details.
4. ID photo
- One recent, clear ID photograph
Next steps: Once all documents have been received, you will then be contacted for an interview and basic entry level tests may need to be done.
Local Learning students ONLY: A Local Learning tutor will contact you to arrange a short interview, and complete the Tutor Recommendation Form.
Application deadlines
Campuses/centres
Semester 1, 2027- Open: 15 August 2026
- Close: 18 January 2027
Semester 2, 2027:
- Open: 1 February 2027
- Close: 12 July 2027
Semester 1, 2028:
- Open: 3 August 2027
- Close: 17 January 2028
Local Learning Sites
Term 1 2027- 13 November 2026
Term 2 2027
- 19 March 2027
Term 3 2027
- 16 July 2027
Term 1 2028
- 12 November 2027
Prospectus and Documents
2027 Tuition and Fee Structure
1. Campus and centre students
| Fee Type | Frequency | 2027 Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | Once | R200.00 |
| Enrolment fee (Focus, HC and B.Th.) | Per semester | R600.00 |
| Discount / Penalty for late enrolment | ||
| » With 60% (R360) discount on enrolment if done during "early enrolment" period. | Per semester | R240.00 |
| » With 60% (R360) penalty on enrolment if done during "late enrolment" period | Per semester | R960.00 |
| Enrolment fee Honours & ThM (ThM facilitated for PRTS) | Per block | R600.00 |
2. Tuition fees (per course)
| Qualification | Tuition Fee | Exam Rewrite Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Certificate | R575.00 | R175.00 |
| Higher Certificate | R1,275.00 | R450.00 |
| B.Th. | R2,375.00 | R875.00 |
| Honours | R3,775.00 | R1,100.00 |
| Masters (PRTS Facilitated) | R4,975.00 | — |
3. KwaMhlanga only: Resident students
| Item | Frequency | 2027 Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Per semester | R5,950.00 |
| Meals | Per semester | R11,370.00 |
4. Local Learning Sites (Not payable directly to MTC, but as arranged by the Tutor)
(May vary, but limited to:)
| Programme / Region | Frequency | 2027 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in South Africa - Free postage | ||
| Focus (In all languages) | Per course | R300.00 |
| Higher Certificate | Per course | R960.00 |
| B.Th. (Selected sites only) | Per course | R1,960.00 |
| Tuition outside South Africa - Postage payable | ||
| Focus (In all languages) | Per course | R300.00 |
| Higher Certificate | Per course | R700.00 |
| B.Th. (Selected sites only) | Per course | R1,400.00 |
| Exam rewrite Local Learning | ||
| Focus Exam Re-write | Per course | R110.00 |
| HC Exam Re-write | Per course | R425.00 |
| B.Th. Exam Re-write (Selected sites only) | Per course | R925.00 |
5. Other
| Service | Frequency | 2027 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| RPL/CAT fee (with application) | Per application | R375.00 |
| Additional transcripts (1 per semester free) | Each | R195.00 |
| Reprint of Certificate (R250 + R150 Courier in SA) | Each | R450.00 |
