University of the Free State UFS Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates
Undergraduate applicants: If you require further information before applying, consult the 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Only apply for programmes for which you meet all the minimum entrance requirements. You may choose two options to study. Should you opt to choose only one study choice, you will not be able to add the second study choice, nor will you be allowed to change at a later stage.
For postgraduate programmes, consult the 2026 Postgraduate Prospectus. Additionally, visit the faculty of your interest for detailed requirements: www.ufs.ac.za
- For your application to be submitted, you must complete all stages of the online application.
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Should you experience challenges with undergraduate applications, visit the Study at UFS webpage for the videos. If you are still struggling, email applications@ufs.ac.za or chat via WhatsApp KovsieChat at 087 240 6370 or call +27 (0)51 401 3000
- Should you experience challenges with postgraduate diploma (PGDip), and honours applications, email studentadmin@ufs.ac.za or call +27(0)51 401 9111 (Option 1)
- For postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral application challenges, email UFSPostgradAdmin@ufs.ac.za
International Applicants
- For undergraduate (UG) applications, please note that the closing date is 31 August.
- Ensure that the documentation that you upload is certified.
- Should you require further information, visit the Office for International Affairs.
Submitting documents and results
- Learners currently at school must submit final Grade 11 or June Grade 12 results (depending on when you apply). Failure to submit any documents will result in delays in the processing of your application. If you applied with your grade 11 results, you can upload your grade 12 results on Self-Service at https://myapplication.ufs.ac.za/
- If you have already completed Grade 12, submit your final Grade 12 certificate.
- Documents submitted must not be more than 3 MB in size. You do not need to certify your documents.
- For postgraduate applications and transferring students, upload all requested documents, including the academic record, with your application. International postgraduate students must upload the SAQA certificate.
- Failure to upload correct information will lead to delays in processing your application.
Monitoring your application
- After submitting your application, you will receive an application acknowledgement letter with your student number included.
- When your application status is updated, you will receive an email communication. Please monitor your email account for important university communication. You can also check your status online on Self-Service at (https://myapplication.ufs.ac.za/) using your login details – including your password – which will be sent to you after you submit your application.
- We are not allowed to disclose your application status telephonically.
Closing dates
- For postgraduate closing dates, visit PG CLOSING DATES.
- Undergraduate closing dates:
31 MAY
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- MB ChB
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Radiation Science
- Biokinetics
- Dietetics
- Sports Coaching
31 JULY
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- Nursing
- Social Work
- Architecture
31 AUGUST
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- International undergraduate applications.
30 SEPTEMBER
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- Transferring students from other tertiary institutions
- All other selection and non-selection programmes