university of the free state south africa 2024-2025

university of the free state south africa 2024-2025

The University of the Free State’s online application for the current academic year. The University of Free State (UFS) has launched its online application for applicants for the current academic year. All requirements for submitting an online application to the University of the Free State are detailed in the full text below (UFS).

Opening and Closing Dates for the University of the Free State’s Online Application

• The University of the Free State Online Application is available from 1 April to 30 September of this academic year. Applicants should submit their applications on time to reduce late submissions.

Online Undergraduate Application for the University of the Free State

• Free State University Undergraduate students can apply online. Prospective students interested in enrolling this academic year at the University of the Free State (UFS) Undergraduate can do so here.

POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS

• It is important to note that ALL Postgraduate programs are selection programs.  Click HERE to consult the  2022 Postgraduate Prospectus.
• In some instances, Honours, Master, 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 submitted and 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 submitting your online application and emailing any supporting materials, please check the faculty or department website to see if any additional materials—such as a departmental application form, a resume, a statement of purpose, reports, a proposal for a dissertation or thesis, and so on—are required. Please visit the faculty and department websites for more details.
• Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to upload a full academic record/transcript, degree/diploma certificate, and SAQA certificate if they hold a foreign/ international qualification.
• Advanced Diploma qualifications are classified as undergraduate.  It is however processed (administratively) as a postgraduate qualification due to previous studies involved.

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