University of Pretoria UP Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates
Important dates
Put these dates your 2025 calendar today and share them with your parents or guardian. Many high school graduates and current students want to make the University of Pretoria their academic home, which makes the application process highly competitive.
Applications open for 2026
01 April 2025
Applications close for Veterinary Science
31 May 2025
Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes
30 June 2025
Apply Online
Upload your ID/Passport and final School results (and academic records, if applicable). Indicate your residence preferences during your online application process. Pay your application fee.
Check The UP Portal Regularly
After applying, check the UP Student Portal regularly for your application status and other messages.
Accept Or Decline Offer
If conditionally admitted to more than one study programme, accept your chosen study programme and decline your second option on the UP Student Portal.
Submit Your Contract
You will not be able to register unless your contract has been submitted. Scanned or faxed contracts are not accepted. The contract is available on the UP Student Portal.
Contract instructions and guidelines:
- How to complete your online enrolment contract
- How to sign your up student enrolment contract (online contract)
- Instructions on how to upload your enrolment contract for verification
Pay Your Initial Fees
Pay your initial fees. Read more about registration fees. Check your financial accounts on the UP Student Portal.
Final Admission
Your final admission will be updated based on your final NSC or equivalent results. Final admission will be communicated on the UP Student Portal. Your final admission must be confirmed, failure to confirm will result in your admission being revoked.
Register
Register as soon as possible. Registration in based on capacity; admission does not guarantee registration. Your registration can be cancelled if you do not register within the time frame provided.
Attend Orientation
Orientation Week is a must-attend event for all new students at the beginning of the academic year. After welcoming you, we will help you settle into university life by providing valuable information about module registration, campus life, and academic opportunities.
Attend Lectures
Gain access to vital information, unique insights, and active engagement with your fellow students and professors by attending lectures