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Built for South African University Students

Plan Smarter.
Study Better.
Pass Faster.

StudyMax helps you track assessments, manage study time with a Pomodoro timer, and understand your grade performance — all in one dashboard.

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  Trusted by students at UFS, UCT & across South Africa
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Study Streak
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Upcoming Deadline
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Focus Rating
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The Problem
Sound familiar?

Most students fail not because they're not smart — but because they have no system.

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Missing deadlines constantly Assignments, quizzes, semester tests — they all pile up and you forget which is due when.
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Cramming the night before Because you had no study plan and suddenly the exam is tomorrow morning.
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No idea what your current grade is You do assignments but never know if you're passing or failing until results.
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Study sessions that go nowhere You sit down to study but end up scrolling your phone for 2 hours.
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Inconsistency and zero momentum Some days you study, most days you don't. No streaks. No discipline. No progress.
StudyMax solves all of this.
One platform. Complete control.
See every assessment due date in one calendar view
Build weekly study plans with planned study blocks
Study with Pomodoro timer — track your focus sessions
Know your estimated grade at any point in the semester
Build study streaks that keep you accountable
Get notified before deadlines — never miss a submission
See which modules need more attention in Analytics
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Features
Everything you need to excel

Six powerful tools built specifically for how South African university students actually study.

Smart Schedule Planner

Plan weekly study blocks, see your workload heatmap, and link sessions directly to your assessments. Week and month views included.

Week & Month View

Assessment Tracker

Assignments, quizzes, semester tests, exams — all tracked with due dates, weights, priorities, subtask checklists and resource links.

Grade Estimation

Focus Timer + Streaks

Pomodoro-style timer with customisable rounds, breaks, focus screen mode, and daily streak tracking to build consistent habits.

Windows Focus Mode

Analytics & Insights

See your study patterns, best days, focus ratings, hours per module, and which subjects need more time — all in visual charts.

30-Day Reports

My Modules Dashboard

Track current grades, study hours per module, and progress toward recommended study hours. Add official or custom modules.

Grade Calculator

Smart Notifications

Automatic reminders before assessment deadlines, streak alerts, session completion badges, and admin announcements in real time.

Never Miss a Deadline

Study Groups

Create or join study groups with classmates. Shared leaderboards, XP competitions, group streaks, activity feed, and shareable invite links.

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My Finances

Track NSFAS allowances, expenses, monthly bills, savings goals, and subscriptions. See where your money actually goes — built for SA students.

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How It Works
Set up in under 5 minutes

No complex onboarding. No manuals. Just open the app and go.

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Create Your Account

Sign up with your student email in 30 seconds. No credit card required.

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Add Your Modules

Pick from the official catalog or create custom modules for your degree.

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Log Your Assessments

Add every test, quiz, assignment and exam with due dates and weights.

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Study with the Timer

Use Pomodoro focus sessions and log your study hours per module.

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Track & Improve

Review analytics, check your estimated grades, and stay ahead.

Access
Free During Launch 🎉

StudyMax is completely free for all students right now. No credit card, no catch — just build better study habits.

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Launch Access
Everything on the platform, completely free while we grow.
R0 /month
  • Unlimited modules & assessments
  • Study Groups with XP leaderboards
  • My Finances — budget & expense tracker
  • Full analytics & grade tracking
  • Focus timer with streaks & rewards
  • Smart assessment reminders
  • Exam Pulse readiness score
  • Study Wrapped yearly review
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No credit card  ·  No catch  ·  Cancel anytime
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Premium Plan
Advanced analytics, AI study tools, priority support, and more.
Planned Features
  • AI study assistant
  • Grade predictions
  • Department leaderboards
  • Custom themes & badges
Pricing will be announced later.
StudyMax is in active development. We'll announce premium plans when the time is right — existing users will always get first access and the best rates.
Student Life
Study Groups — Live Now 🟢
Available Now — Free

🚀 Study Crews

Private study groups of 5–6 classmates. Shared progress, group deadlines, streak competitions, and real accountability — designed for South African students.

Public & private groups
XP leaderboards
Group streak tracking
Streak danger alerts
Shareable invite links
Module insights
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Testimonials
Students love StudyMax
★★★★★

"I stopped forgetting deadlines completely. The planner shows me exactly what's due and I can see my study hours growing every week. My marks improved by almost 12% this semester."

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Nomvula M.
BSc Computer Science · UFS
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"The Pomodoro timer and streak system changed how I study. I went from 0 consistency to studying every single day this month. The analytics show which modules I'm neglecting."

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Kagiso T.
BCom Information Systems · NWU
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"The grade estimation feature is unreal. I know exactly where I stand in every module before the results come out. It helps me know which tests to focus on most."

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Rethabile P.
BEng Computer Engineering · UCT
Student Spotlight
Boitumelo Ramasike at UFS graduation
🏅 Dean's Medal Recipient
Boitumelo Ramasike holding Dean's Medal certificate
Boitumelo Ramasike Dean's Medal UFS
Dean's Medal UFS Computer Science

Boitumelo
Ramasike

BSc IT — Computer Science & Business Management  2022–2024
BSc Honours — Computer Science  2025
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
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I didn't always get it right the first time — I had to run it back. But I stayed consistent. Once I started treating my study time like a system, not a feeling, everything changed. The Dean's Medal wasn't about being the smartest person in the room. It was about showing up every single day — for my family, for myself, and for every student who said it wasn't possible.
Boitumelo Ramasike  ·  UFS Class of 2025
Boitumelo used structured study systems to achieve top academic performance. StudyMax is built on the same principle — give every study session a purpose.
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FAQ
Questions? We've got answers.
Is StudyMax free to use?
We\'re focused on building the best student platform first. Premium pricing will be announced when the time is right — likely later in 2026. For now, everything is free.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No credit card required. Sign up with your student email and get instant access. Your 30-day Premium trial starts automatically — you are not charged anything until you choose to subscribe at the end of the trial.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — StudyMax is fully responsive and works on any device including your phone, tablet, or laptop. Access it directly from your browser at studymax.co.za. No app download needed.
Which South African universities does it support?
StudyMax supports any South African university — UFS, UCT, WITS, NWU, UP, Stellenbosch, UNISA, DUT, TUT, UWC, UKZN, Fort Hare, WSU and more. You can also add custom modules for institutions not in our catalogue.
Is my data safe and private?
Yes. StudyMax is POPIA compliant. Your data is stored on South African servers and is never shared or sold to third parties. Passwords are stored as encrypted hashes — never visible to anyone.
When will Premium be availableium subscription anytime?
Yes — cancel anytime, no questions asked. You keep Premium access until the end of your current billing period. Your data is never deleted when you downgrade to the free plan.
How does the grade estimation work?
StudyMax calculates your estimated semester mark using weighted averages from your completed assessments. You can also see exactly what score you need on remaining work to hit your target grade — this updates live as you add marks.
Is StudyMax really freem cost?
StudyMax is completely free during our launch period. All features are included at no cost. When premium plans are introduced later, existing users will get first access and the best pricing.

Your semester grade should not be
a surprise when results come out.

Join StudyMax today. Build real study habits, track your grades, and stop missing deadlines — for free.

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