By | September 9, 2022

University of Free State Online Application UFS 2023-2024

University of Free State UFS Online Application Prospectus 2023-2024

UFS Online Application Prospectus 2023-2024

The University of Free State was established in 1904, UFS  is aiming at Improving student success and well-being, renewing and transforming the curriculum, and Increasing the University’s contribution to local, regional and global knowledge.

The university’s online 2023-2024 applications will be open to all prospective students both south African nationals and foreign students to apply to study an undergraduate program offered on the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa Campuses in 2023 from the 1st of April 2022.

The prospectus for 2023-2024 postgraduates and undergraduates programs are all available on the official website.

University of Free State UFS Online Application Date 2023-2024

Below are the application dates for various programs offered at the University of Free State for the 2023-2024 academic year:

31 May 2022

  • MBChB
  • Radiation Sciences
  • Optometry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Dietetics
  • Biokinetics
  • Sport Coaching

31 July 2022

  • Architecture
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Construction Management
  • Social Work

31 August 2022 International undergraduate applications

  • All University Access Programmes on the South Campus and the sub-regions

1 September 2022– Fine Arts

30 September 2022

  • Drama and Theatre Arts
  • Geology
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Physics with Engineering Sciences
  • Music
  • Community Development (Qwaqwa Campus only)
  • All non-selection programs

1 July 2022:  Applications to study any University Access Programme (UAP) offered on the South Campus and the sub-regions in 2022

UFS Provides the following Programs;

  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • The Humanities
  • Open Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Law
  • Theology and Religion
  • Health Sciences
  • Natural and Agricultural Science
  • Business School

University of Free State UFS Online Application Process 2023-2024

University of Free State Online Undergraduate Application;

  • Please click HERE to consult the 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus to ensure you meet the minimum entrance requirements before applying.
  • Each prospective student must complete the online application.
  • Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number).
  • Receiving a student number (Reference number) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of the Free State yet.
  • In the case of applicants re-writing Grade 12 subjects, applications will be processed on the current results available. If Grade 12 has been written more than once then your combined results must be submitted with your application.
  • Applicants writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies can apply online by selecting “National Senior Certificate” under the Results Detail page of the online application process.
  • Applicants currently in Grade 12 are requested to provide school stamped copies of final Grade 11 results for verification and auditing purposes.
  • Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to declare their previous studies when applying as well as upload a full academic record/transcript and degree/diploma certificate (if applicable).
  • The University of the Free State will not accept the General Education Development (GED) test for entry into any of its curricular undergraduate qualifications.  The GED is no longer recognized by Universities in South Africa (USAF) and is not equivalent to a South African grade 12 (NSC/IEB/SACAI).  Applicants who completed the GED and would like to study towards an undergraduate curricular qualification are advised to register and complete a grade 12 NSC/IEB/SACAI or international equivalent thereof.

Download The Undergraduate Prospectus For 2023

University of Free State Online Application UFS 2023-2024

University of Free State Online POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS

  • It is important to note that ALL Postgraduate programs are selection programs.  Click HERE to consult the 2023 Postgraduate Prospectus.
  • In some instances, Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral students are expected to apply directly to the department or to pre-register.  Please refer to the specific Faculty and departmental information to determine whether you need to apply directly or to pre-register.  Visit the Faculty and specific department web page for more information. 
  • Each prospective student must complete the online application.
  • Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number).
  • Receiving a student number (Reference number) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of the Free State yet. 
  • Admission is a separate process when your application will be evaluated by the relevant faculty.
  • Before you submit your online application and upload/email documents, please visit the relevant faculty/department website to confirm additional documentation that may be required e.g. departmental application form, CV, motivation, reports, dissertation/thesis proposal, etc.  Visit the Faculty and specific department web page for more information. 
  • Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to upload a full academic record/transcript, degree/diploma certificate, and SAQA certificate.
  • Advanced Diploma qualifications are classified as undergraduate.  It is however processed (administratively) as a postgraduate qualification due to previous studies involved.

Application Help desk Enquiries:  +27 51 4019666 or email studentadmin@ufs.ac.za

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South Africa
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