Bringing Clarity to Choice: The Tertiary Centralised Prospectus Portal

For many South African learners, deciding what to study after school is not about ambition or ability, it is about information. Each university and TVET college publishes its own prospectus, entry requirements, and deadlines in different formats and on different platforms. Navigating this maze can be overwhelming, even for motivated learners and supportive teachers.

The Tertiary Centralised Prospectus Portal (TCPP) was designed to make this process simple, clear, and accessible. The portal consolidates verified programme and admission information from all twenty five public universities and fifty public TVET colleges into one reliable platform. It allows learners to explore comparable study options, understand entry requirements, and connect their school subjects to possible career pathways, all within a single, user friendly space.

More than a database, the TCPP represents a new way of supporting career guidance. It complements the Life Orientation curriculum by turning scattered information into practical insight that learners and teachers can use throughout the school year. By bridging the space between career awareness and career decision making, the platform helps learners plan earlier, apply more confidently, and see the range of opportunities open to them.

In a country where educational choices often determine access to opportunity, the TCPP brings structure, fairness, and clarity to the guidance process. It ensures that every learner, regardless of location, background, or school resources, can make informed and confident decisions about their future.