Your gateway to premium student living.
Experience the best of student life in Gauteng. Compare rooms and rates, upload your documents once, and follow your application from submitted to offer.
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Residences
660
Beds available
5 days
Vetting turnaround
- Gym
- Gaming area
- Laundry room
- Tuck shop
- Library
- Sports area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Security
Four steps from browsing to an offer
Free to apply, save your progress at any point, and see exactly where you stand.
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Explore residences
Compare our residences, room types and monthly rates by city.
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Register and apply
Create a free profile and complete the application form at your own pace.
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Upload documents
Attach the six required documents. You can save and return at any time.
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Vetting and offer
Our team vets your application and, once approved, your record moves to our main system for final processing.
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Places built for students — safe, close, connected
Opal Students Apartments
94 two-bedroom apartments, four students per apartment.
Primula House
Seven floors of single and sharing rooms in central Pretoria.
Bono Village
Eleven self-contained single units in Auckland Park.
Have these six documents ready
Your application only moves to vetting once all six documents are attached. You can save your progress and return at any time.
Full requirements
- 01South African ID or passport
A clear copy of the identity document of the applicant.
- 02Proof of registration or acceptance
A letter from your university confirming registration or provisional acceptance.
- 03Proof of funding
NSFAS confirmation, bursary letter, or proof that a parent or guardian will pay.
- 04Proof of residence
A municipal bill or affidavit showing your current home address.
- 05Next-of-kin identity document
ID copy of the parent, guardian or next of kin listed on your application.
- 06Next-of-kin proof of residence
A municipal bill or affidavit showing the home address of your parent, guardian or next of kin.
Not ready to apply yet? Leave your details
Every visitor who leaves their details is added to our follow-up list. Our team will call, SMS or email you with availability at all three NSFAS accredited residences.
Documents handled securely
Uploads are stored against your profile and only visible to the Opal applications team.
One application, two choices
Pick a first and second residence preference — no duplicate forms to fill in.
Real people vetting
Our team reviews every application and tells you exactly what is missing.