Embarking on your higher education journey can be financially challenging, but there’s good news! The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is here to support eligible South African students throughout 2025. As an educational enabler, NSFAS offers crucial financial assistance to academically qualified students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This comprehensive guide outlines all NSFAS funded courses available in 2025, providing a detailed roadmap to the various educational pathways now accessible to you.
Let’s explore the extensive range of NSFAS funded courses that could shape your academic and professional future this year.
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NSFAS-Supported Academic Programs
Engineering and Built Environment
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Architectural Studies
- Geomatics
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Care
- Electronics and Computer Engineering
Health Sciences
- Dental Sciences
- Public Health
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Radiography
- Biomedical Sciences
- Optometry
- Dietetics and Nutrition
Information Technology and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
- National Diploma in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Software Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Digital Design and Media
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Network and Systems Administration
- Cloud Computing
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture
- Diploma in Forestry and Fisheries
- Environmental Science
- Wildlife Management
- Horticulture
- Agronomy
- Viticulture and Oenology
- Aquaculture
- Environmental Engineering
Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology and Law
- Diploma in Paralegal Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Law
Complete Program Listing with Specialized Codes
| Field of Study | Code |
|---|---|
| Adult Learning | NSFAS2201 |
| Building Construction | NSFAS2202 |
| Civil Engineering Construction | NSFAS2203 |
| Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services | NSFAS2204 |
| Communication Studies | NSFAS2205 |
| Consumer Services | NSFAS2206 |
| Cultural Studies | NSFAS2207 |
| Curative Health | NSFAS2208 |
| Design Studies | NSFAS2209 |
| Drawing Office Practice | NSFAS2210 |
| Early Childhood Development | NSFAS2211 |
| Earth and Space Sciences | NSFAS2212 |
| Electrical Infrastructure Construction | NSFAS2213 |
| Engineering and Related Design | NSFAS2214 |
| Environmental Relations | NSFAS2215 |
| Environmental Sciences | NSFAS2216 |
| Fabrication and Extraction | NSFAS2217 |
| Film Television and Video | NSFAS2218 |
| Finance, Economics, and Accounting | NSFAS2219 |
| Forestry and Wood Technology | NSFAS2220 |
| General Social Science | NSFAS2221 |
| Generic | NSFAS2222 |
| Generic Management | NSFAS2223 |
| Higher Education and Training | NSFAS2224 |
| Horticulture | NSFAS2225 |
| Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure | NSFAS2226 |
| Human Resources | NSFAS2227 |
| Industrial & Organizational Governance and HR Development | NSFAS2228 |
| Information Studies | NSFAS2229 |
| Information Technology and Computer Sciences | NSFAS2230 |
| Justice in Society | NSFAS2231 |
| Language | NSFAS2232 |
| Life Sciences | NSFAS2233 |
| Literature | NSFAS2234 |
| Manufacturing and Assembly | NSFAS2235 |
| Marketing | NSFAS2236 |
| Mathematical Sciences | NSFAS2237 |
| Mechatronics | NSFAS2238 |
| Media Studies | NSFAS2239 |
| Music | NSFAS2240 |
| Nature Conservation | NSFAS2241 |
| Occupationally Directed ETD Practice | NSFAS2242 |
| Office Administration | NSFAS2243 |
| People/Human-Centered Development | NSFAS2244 |
| Performing Arts | NSFAS2245 |
| Personal Care | NSFAS2246 |
| Physical Planning, Design, and Management | NSFAS2247 |
| Physical Sciences | NSFAS2248 |
| Preventive Health | NSFAS2249 |
| Primary Agriculture | NSFAS2250 |
| Process Instrumentation | NSFAS2251 |
| Process Plant Operations | NSFAS2252 |
| Procurement | NSFAS2253 |
| Project Management | NSFAS2254 |
| Promotive Health and Developmental Services | NSFAS2255 |
| Psychology | NSFAS2256 |
| Public Administration | NSFAS2257 |
| Public Policy, Politics, and Democratic Citizenship | NSFAS2258 |
| Public Relations | NSFAS2259 |
| Rehabilitative Health/Services | NSFAS2260 |
| Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society | NSFAS2261 |
| Rural and Agrarian Studies | NSFAS2262 |
| Safety in Society | NSFAS2263 |
| Schooling | NSFAS2264 |
| Secondary Agriculture | NSFAS2265 |
| Sovereignty of the State | NSFAS2266 |
| Sport | NSFAS2267 |
| Traditions, History and Legacies | NSFAS2268 |
| Transport, Operations and Logistics | NSFAS2269 |
| Undefined | NSFAS2270 |
| Urban and Regional Studies | NSFAS2271 |
| Visual Arts | NSFAS2272 |
| Wholesale and Retail | NSFAS2273 |
Educational Diversity Through NSFAS
A particularly valuable aspect of NSFAS funding is its remarkable disciplinary breadth. The scheme provides financial support across an impressive spectrum of academic fields—from creative disciplines like Media Studies (NSFAS2239) to technical fields such as Civil Engineering Construction (NSFAS2203). Whether your passion lies in artistic expression, scientific inquiry, technological innovation, or social sciences, NSFAS has established funding pathways that allow you to pursue your educational aspirations regardless of their scope or ambition. For additional financial information, students can also access their NSFAS Balance Check Online.
Conclusion: NSFAS Educational Mission
In conclusion, the extensive array of NSFAS Funded Courses for 2025 demonstrates the organization’s unwavering commitment to educational accessibility across diverse disciplines. From dynamic Media Studies programs to practical Civil Engineering Construction training, NSFAS ensures that students with interests spanning arts, sciences, technology, and social sciences can access the financial support necessary to pursue their academic goals. This comprehensive catalog of funded programs underscores NSFAS’s dedication to democratizing education and empowering student achievement both in 2025 and beyond.
