The University of Fort Hare Admission Requirements – University of Fort Hare Admission Information for 2023/2024 is now released online.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / ADMISSION INFORMATION 2023/2024
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A student who was not previously registered at this or another University shall meet one of the following requirements –
- A Matriculation Certificate, a National Senior Certificate, a School Leaving Certificate or a Further Education and Training (FET 4) Certificate; or
- Mature age, Senate discretionary, or any other form of conditional or complete exemption; or
- Any alternative qualification, examination, or experience (prior learning and/or experience) which is recognized in terms of the admission policy of the University as laid down by Council in consultation with Senate; provided that Council in consultation with Senate may further prescribe by regulation additional requirements as it deems fit as a prerequisite for admission to any specific program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
- Minimum of level 4 in English 1st Additional Language or
- Minimum of level 3 in English Home Language.
- Minimum of Level 4 or better in four 20-credit subjects from the designated list, excluding Life Orientation.
| QUALIFICATIONMINIMUM STATUTORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTBachelors degree pass NSC with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or more in 4 (four) subjectsDiplomaPass NSC with an achieving rating of 3 (40-49% )or more in 4 (four) subjects |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS
Mature age applicants (turning 23 years during the year of registration), who have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify for admission to mainstream programs. They need to apply for conditional exemption from HESA. Designated Subjects
| AccountingLanguagesAgricultural scienceLife scienceBusiness StudiesMathematics of Mathematical LiteracyDramatic ArtsMusicEconomicsPhysical SciencesEngineering Graphics and DesignReligious StudiesGeographyVisual ArtsHistoryConsumer StudiesInformation Technology |
Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree program need to ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate (pre-2008)
- A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in the English language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is considered to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on HG English 1st language is also considered to be sufficient.
- A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training Certificate.
- A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation endorsement or equivalent.
| CN SC |
| S Symbol achieved inGrade 12 subjectsGrade of Grade 12 subjectsHGSGA86B75C64D53E42F31 |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (NCV) GUIDELINES
The minimum admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree program is a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by Council for General and Further Education and Training. The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s degree include the achievement of the following,
- National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4;
- At least three (3) fundamental subjects with a minimum pass mark of 60% (including English as the language of learning)
- Three (3) vocational subjects from the designated list between 70 ‐ 79% (4).
Prospective students are also required to meet specified faculty NVC admission criteria, as determined by the respective Faculty Boards.
ARE YOU A INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT WITH A FOREIGN SCHOOL LEAVING?
UNDERGRADUATE
All applicants with non-South African school-leaving require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into an undergraduate qualification. For more information regarding the Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website on www.he-enrol.ac.za
THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE WILL ALSO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE MATRICULATION BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT ON SUBMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website); Copies of educational qualification (certified at the University); Copy of Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University); Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the university); and Sworn English translation of documents required where applicable.
POSTGRADUATE
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding the evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za
STUDENT SELECTION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS
- Students receive application forms from the Students Registration Office through the post/contact.
- These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per Faculty.
- Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs, and Administrators) convenes to do the selection.
- Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system. High scores are considered first in chronological order
For interview programs, students are invited for presentations prior to selection. The current metrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability for admission into programs, plus NBT results. The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to the students as backup. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Waitlisted students are considered after the registration of accepted students. Accepted students get notifications from the Students Registration Office.
UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- Some Schools/Colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of the Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum
- The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice, and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.
Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of the Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules which shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree. Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration Coursework
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at the graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant School).
Research
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Research
- Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate program of research on a subject on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OR SUPERVISED DOCTOR DEGREES BY RESEARCH
Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree
Duration
- A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full-time) or eight consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Curriculum
- Students will be required to pursue an approved program of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a program shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.
Please note that these results do not guarantee that students will be admitted to the Extended Program instead of the regular BSc programs if they do not match the prerequisites. The results of the admission test, which all applicants must take, are used to make further decisions.