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About University of Pretoria, UP

The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online, or in communities.

We have support in place for our students to graduate on time as well-rounded, responsible citizens fully prepared for the world beyond university.

University Faculties

The University comprises numerous faculties, schools, colleges and departments.

UP are one of the largest research universities in South Africa, with nine highly regarded faculties that span the knowledge spectrum from classic academic fields to rapidly evolving new fields of study. We are home to Africa’s best business school, the Gordon Institute of Business Science in Johannesburg, Africa’s best Faculty of Law, and South Africa’s only Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, near Pretoria.

UP faculties comprise 120 academic departments that provide a combined course offering of over 1 200 programmes across our faculties of Humanities; Education; Economic and Management Sciences; Natural and Agricultural Sciences; Health Sciences; Veterinary Science; Theology and Religion; Law; and Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Our programmes are locally and globally relevant.

UP endeavours to create an environment that enables all students to maximise their own intellectual potential in their chosen field of study by providing a solid teaching and learning foundation that will lead our graduates to greater success in their careers or light the spark of curiosity and discovery through further postgraduate specialisation and research.

UP faculties are well-equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities, laboratories, academic libraries, skills development and practical learning opportunities, and spaces to learn or study socially or individually. Our seven campuses are customised for their purposes so that our students, academic and research staff always have the best possible resources at their disposal to enable their continued success.

Find the list of Faculties and or colleges available at the university (UP)

University Contact Details

UP Contact details

For various queries that involve admission, student help, the fee structure, courses and requirements at the UP you can use the following contact details and information.

Postal Address:
University of Pretoria
Private Bag x 20
Hatfield
0028Location:
GIBS | Groenkloof | Hatfield
Hillcrest | Mamelodi | Onderstepoort | Prinshof
Student Service Centre (for Contact students):
Contact Centre – Telephone: 012 420 3111
Contact Centre – Email: ssc@up.ac.za
UP Online Call Centre (for Online Students):
Call Centre – Email: enquiries@online.up.ac.za

Admission Requirements

University of Pretoria, UP Courses and Requirements

To secure admission at the UP prospective students must meet the University admission requirements for the specific academic year. The following are the admission requirements for admission at UP.

UP Courses and Requirements

Courses and Programmes offered at the University of Pretoria (UP)

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

BAdmin Public Management and International Relations
BCom
BCom Accounting Sciences
BCom Agribusiness Management
BCom Business Management
BCom Econometrics
BCom Economics
BCom Extended programme
BCom Financial Sciences
BCom Human Resource Management
BCom Informatics Information Systems
BCom Investment Management
BCom Law
BCom Marketing Management
BCom Statistics
BCom Supply Chain Management

Faculty of Education

BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching
BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Advanced diploma School Leadership and Management
Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT

BEng Chemical Engineering
BEng Civil Engineering
BEng Computer Engineering
BEng Electrical Engineering
BEng Electronic Engineering
BEng Industrial Engineering
BEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng Metallurgical Engineering
BEng Mining Engineering
BIS Information Science
BIS Multimedia
BIS Publishing
BIT
BIT Information Systems
BSc Architecture
BSc Computer Science
BSc Construction Management
BSc Information and Knowledge Systems
BSc Interior Architecture
BSc Landscape Architecture
BSc Quantity Surveying
BSc Real Estate
BTRP

Faculty of Health Sciences

BChD
BCMP
BDietetics
BNurs
BOccTher
BOH
BPhysio
BRad Diagnostics
BSportSci
MBChB

Faculty of Humanities

BA
BA Audiology
BA Fine Arts
BA Information Design
BA Languages
BA Law
BA Speech-Language Pathology
BA Visual Studies
BDram
BMus
BMus Extended programme
BPolSci International Studies
BPolSci Political Studies
BSocSci Heritage and Cultural Tourism
BSocSci Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies
BSocSci Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BSW

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

BConSci Clothing Retail Management
BConSci Food Retail Management
BConSci Hospitality Management
BSc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
BSc Applied Mathematics
BSc Biochemistry
BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Biotechnology
BSc Chemistry
BSc Culinary Science
BSc Ecology
BSc Engineering and Environmental Geology
BSc Entomology
BSc Environmental Sciences
BSc Extended programme – Biological and Agricultural Sciences
BSc Extended programme – Mathematical Sciences
BSc Extended programme – Physical Sciences
BSc Food Science
BSc Genetics
BSc Geography
BSc Geoinformatics
BSc Geology
BSc Human Genetics
BSc Human Physiology
BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology
BSc Mathematical Statistics
BSc Mathematics
BSc Medical Sciences
BSc Meteorology
BSc Microbiology
BSc Nutrition
BSc Physics
BSc Plant Science
BSc Zoology
BSc Agric Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
BSc Agric Animal Science
BSc Agric Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
BSc Agric Plant Pathology

Faculty of Theology and Religion

BDiv
BTh

Faculty of Veterinary Science

BVetNurs
BVSc

University Prospectus

University of Pretoria Prospectus (UP Prospectus Pdf Download)

UP Prospectus comprises the list of courses, course information, campus facilities, accommodation, fees, financial support or bursaries, entry requirements and all admission application information to guide you through the UP admission process.

Download UP Prospectus – UP Prospectus Pdf

University Fees structure

Fees structure – UP Fees structure

If you are looking for the UP Fee structure, this information is quite helpful and can be used positively.

Visit the UP webpage at:https://www.up.ac.za/
Navigate to the UP Fees structure Page
Upon successfully visiting the page you will find Fee structure details as per your requirements.
Access the UP Fees and or download the fees brochure on your device for reference

University Student Portal

Accessing UP Student Portal

The UP student portal provides an engaging student experience with a single point of access to all applications, information, and content necessary for university studies.

How to access/login to the UP student portal

Open your internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
Go to: My UP Login (UP Portal).
Then log in with your username and password
Once logged in, you will be able to perform any of the academic activities.

How to Recover Your UP Student Portal Forgotten Password?

To reset your password, submit your username or your email address. If you are found in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions on how to get access again.

University admission- Online application

UP Online application

To complete your UP online application please follow the following application procedures:

Visit the UP website and click on the Admission > Apply for Admission
Online Registration; Fill in your Information To register.
Upload supporting documents; Everyone applying for a new qualification must submit the required documents (all first-time applicants and UP students starting a new qualification).
UP Application fee payments (Note some universities do not charge application fees)
Submit your completed application: To complete the application; the applicant is required to complete all steps related to the UP application process.

When to apply at UP – UP application dates

Applications open between May and close around August every year. Please try to submit your application as soon as possible. Because some Universities do not consider late applications.

Application status

UP Application status

When the UP updates your application, you will receive email communication. Please Keep on monitoring your email account closely for updates. You can also check your status online with the log-in credentials that were provided after your application. Keep in mind that some universities do not disclose your application status telephonically.

To check the progress of your application through the UP Online application portal follow these easy steps:

Please visit your Student Centre on the UP Portal to view your UPOnline application status.

You have to access the University of Pretoria’s website at www.up.ac.za to gain access to the Student Portal (Student Centre) where your profile can be viewed.

You will first have to set up your password in My UP Login (UP Portal).

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to set up your My UP Login (UP Portal) password.
Once you have set your password, you can access the My UP Login (UP Portal), then select Student Centre and your will be able to view your status.
Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to access the Student Centre and track your application.
Upon successful login to the application portal, you will be able to see your application status (i.e. Pending Review, Requires Action, Complete, Undergraduate Admission Decisions, Pending, Admitted, Cleared Provisional, Admission, Ineligible, Quota Filled Not Selected or Cancelled).

Admission offers

How to accept UP admission offer

After a successful application, you will receive an admission offer from the University of Pretoria, to accept your UP offer of admission, log in to the UP Online application tool and select the “Confirm” tab. You must respond by the expiry date noted in your offer

University of Pretoria Acceptance of admission

If you have been admitted conditionally or unconditionally, please visit the My UP Login (UP Portal) ‘Student Centre’ to accept or decline the offer.

Please email enquiries@online.up.ac.za, or call Toll-free SA: 080 023 3720 or International: +27 12 140 0041, if:

you did not receive a confirmation letter.
your status indicates ‘awaiting results’ despite the fact that you have already submitted your result, as requested on your application form.
you want to change your study programme.

Important:

Always state your student number in your email and give an outline of your enquiry.
Check the correctness of your personal information as well as the status of your application on the My UP Login (UP Portal) regularly.

Semester Exam Results

Check your UP semester Results

Checking UP, Semester exam results can be done through visiting the official UP website or logging in into the student’s portal through My UP Login (UP Portal) then click on the Results tab

University Website

University of Pretoria Website

To access more details about the University please visit the official website at https://www.up.ac.za/. For the latest articles visit here

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