Limpopo College of Nursing Applications 2027: Nursing Programmes Now Open

Applications are now open for the Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 academic intake, giving prospective nursing students an opportunity to apply for nursing training through the Limpopo Department of Health.

Two programmes are available for the 2027 intake: the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General (R.171) and the one-year Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (R.169). Importantly, these are separate programmes with different application documents, district reference numbers and closing dates.

Applicants can apply across the five Limpopo districts: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg. Applications are submitted online.

Limpopo College of Nursing Applications 2027

Programme	Duration	Circular	Department Reference	Closing Date
Diploma in Nursing: General R.171	3 years	Circular 67 of 2026	S5/05/27	30 November 2026
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169	1 year	Circular 66 of 2026	S5/01/27	31 October 2026

The closing dates are different, so applicants should make sure they use the deadline for the programme they are applying for.

Diploma in Nursing: General R.171

The Diploma in Nursing: General R.171 is a three-year nursing programme. The 2027 intake is advertised under Departmental Circular 67 of 2026, with Department reference S5/05/27.

Applications for this programme close on 30 November 2026.

Applicants should use the application route for the district in which they wish to apply. The district reference numbers are: Capricorn LDH/10/006; Mopani LDH/10/007; Sekhukhune LDH/10/008; Vhembe LDH/10/009; and Waterberg LDH/10/0010.

Enrolled Nurses who are employed by the Department and apply as study-leave candidates through the applicable Recognition of Prior Learning route must also complete the relevant RPL documentation.

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169

The Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169 is a one-year programme for applicants interested in training in auxiliary nursing.

The programme is advertised under Departmental Circular 66 of 2026, with Department reference S5/01/27.

The closing date for R.169 applications is 31 October 2026, which is earlier than the closing date for the R.171 Diploma programme.

District reference numbers for R.169 are: Capricorn LDH/10/001; Mopani LDH/10/002; Sekhukhune LDH/10/003; Vhembe LDH/10/004; and Waterberg LDH/10/005.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should carefully read the 2027 prospectus for the specific nursing programme they wish to pursue. The College advises applicants to use the current prospectus when checking admission and subject requirements rather than relying on requirements published for previous nursing intakes.

This is particularly important because the R.171 Diploma and R.169 Higher Certificate are different qualifications and may have different admission requirements.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare the appropriate programme application form and rating scale, certified copies of educational qualifications including Matric or the National Senior Certificate, proof of residence and an identity document. Applicants using the applicable R.171 Recognition of Prior Learning route must also provide the required RPL documentation.

Make sure that documents are clear and that you are using the application documents meant specifically for your chosen programme.

How to Apply for Limpopo College of Nursing 2027

Applications are completed online through the Limpopo Department of Health application system. Applicants must first decide whether they are applying for R.171 or R.169 and then select the application route corresponding to their Limpopo district.

The Department’s live online application portal asks applicants to provide personal details, an ID or passport number, qualification information, relevant experience where applicable, and supporting documents.

Applicants may notice that some of the online application URLs contain wording referring to 2026. According to the published 2027 intake information, these are the application routes supplied for the 2027 academic intake, so applicants should focus on the programme and district reference number when selecting the correct application.

Before submitting, double-check that your programme, district and reference number are correct.

Application Fee

The published 2027 intake information states that a non-refundable administration fee of R150 applies. Applicants should consult the relevant programme prospectus for the correct banking details and instructions regarding proof of payment.

For safety, applicants should only use payment details contained in the relevant official application documentation or prospectus and should avoid sending money to unverified individuals or accounts.

Important Closing Dates

Applicants for the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169 must apply by 31 October 2026.

Applicants for the Diploma in Nursing: General R.171 must apply by 30 November 2026.

Do not assume that the November deadline applies to both programmes.

What Happens After You Apply?

The Limpopo College of Nursing reserves the right to select or not select applicants. Correspondence will be sent to selected candidates.

According to the published intake information, applicants who have not received communication from the College by the end of February 2027 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Applicants should therefore provide working contact details and regularly monitor their phone and email after submitting an application.

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 intake, applicants can contact the Limpopo College of Nursing Student Affairs Offices on 015 291 1120 during office hours.

Final Reminder

The Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 intake is an opportunity for qualifying applicants who want to pursue nursing training in Limpopo.

Remember that R.169 and R.171 are separate programmes. Check the correct prospectus, prepare your documents, select the correct district reference number and submit your online application before the applicable closing date.

For Auxiliary Nursing R.169, applications close on 31 October 2026.

For the Diploma in Nursing: General R.171, applications close on 30 November 2026.