About University of the Free State, UFS
The University of the Free State (UFS) creates opportunities and growth through leading learning and teaching, focused research, and impactful engagement with society. Situated in the heart of South Africa, our character of caring and diversity translates into an outstanding university experience.
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University Faculties
The University comprises numerous faculties, schools, colleges and departments.
Find the list of Faculties and or colleges available at the university (UFS)
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Education
- Health Sciences
- The Humanities
- Law
- Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Open Distance Learning
- Theology and Religion
- Business
University Contact Details
UFS Contact details
For various queries that involve admission, student help, the fee structure, courses and requirements at the UFS you can use the following contact details and information.
University Admission Requirements
University of the Free State, UFS Courses and Requirements
To secure admission at the UFS prospective students must meet the University admission requirements for the specific academic year. The following are the admission requirements for admission at UFS.
General minimum admission requirements:
• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) Level 4, or an AP of 18 – 24 for admission to Bachelors Degree.
• Four subjects on level 3 (40%–49%).
• Language of instruction on level 3 (40%) for all options.
Faculty-specific admission requirements:
Economic and Management Sciences:
• Commerce route study option: Mathematics on level 3 (40%) or higher.
• Administration route study option: Mathematics is not a requirement to study this option. The duration of the course is four years.
• NB: You will not be allowed to change from an Administration to a Commerce programme.
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | ||||
| Programme | Academic Programme Code | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics |
| Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Commerce route study option) | L6100 | LC610000 | 18 | 3 (40%) | 3 (40%) |
| Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Administration route study option) | L6100 | LC614000 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication and Psychology | L1100 | LC111001 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication and Sociology | L1100 | LC111002 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Psychology and Sociology | L1100 | LC111003 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication and Anthropology | L1100 | LC111004 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Political Sciences and Psychology | L1100 | LC111005 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Political Sciences and Sociology | L1100 | LC111006 | 18 | 3 (40%) | |
Use the following to calculate the AP score of your final matric results:
| NSC | 8 (90–100%) | 7 (80–89%) | 6 (70–79%) | 5 (60–69%) | 4 (50–59%) | 3 (40–49%) | 2 (30–39%) | 1 (-29%) |
| UFS | 8 (90–100%) | 7 (80–89%) | 6 (70–79%) | 5 (60–69%) | 4 (50–59%) | 3 (40–49%) | 2 (30–39%) | – |
| AP | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
You ONLY score one (1) point if you achieve a level 5 (60%) for Life Orientation
Courses and Programmes Offered at University of the Free State, UFS
Below is the full details of all the undergraduate courses offered at the University of the Free State, UFS:
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences: BCom
- Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences: BAdmin
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Investment Management and Banking
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Marketing
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Entrepreneurial Management
- Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Law
- Bachelor of Commerce extended curriculum program
- Bachelor of Administration
- Bachelor of Administration extended curriculum program
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education degree (offered in pre-school/foundation, intermediate, and FET phases)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES HOME
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics BC846000
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy BC843100
- Bachelor of Optometry 8313
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BC842000
- Bachelor of Biokinetics
- Bachelor of Medicine and
- Bachelor of Surgery (Programme for Professional Medicine) MBChB 5 yrs
- Bachelor of Medical Science with specialization in Radiation Sciences BMedSc with 3 yrs
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Nursing [BSocSci (Nursing)]
FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES HOME
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Higher Certificate in Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Extended Curriculum Programme)
- Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice
- Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Diploma in Music
- Higher Certificate in Music Performance
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Organisational Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Curriculum Programme)
- Bachelor of Social Work
FACULTY OF LAW
- Bachelor of Laws 4 years LLB
- Bachelor of Law with specialization in Financial Planning Law (Financial Planning Law)
- Advanced Diploma in Estate and Trust Administration
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
- Center for Microscopy
- Centre for Environmental Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Consumer Science
- Disaster Management Training and Education Centre
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Institute for Groundwater Studies (IGS)
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotechnology
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Zoology and Entomology
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences
- Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development and Extension
- Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
- Higher Certificate in Theology (Theology)
- Advanced Diploma in Theology (Theology)
- Bachelor of Divinity (Extended Programme)
University Prospectus
University of the Free State Prospectus (UFS Prospectus Pdf Download)
UFS 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 UFS admission process.
University Fees structure
Fees structure – UFS Fees structure
If you are looking for the UFS Fees structure, this information is quite helpful and can be used positively.
- Visit the UFS webpage at:https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/student-finance
- Navigate to the UFS Fees structure Page
- Upon successfully visiting the page you will find Fee structure details as per your requirements.
- Access the UFS Fees and or download the fees brochure on your device for reference
University Student Portal
Accessing UFS Student Portal – Student Self-Service – UFS
The UFS 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 UFS student portal | Kovsie Life UFS
- Open your internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
- Go to: https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/student-self-service
- 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 UFS 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
UFS Online application
To complete your UFS online application please follow the following application procedures:
- Visit the UFS 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 UFS students starting a new qualification).
- UFS 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 UFS application process.
When to apply at UFS – UFS 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.
University Application status
UFS Application status – Check Your Status – UFS
When the UFS 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 UFS Online application portal follow these easy steps:
- Go to: Check Your Status – UFS
- Fill in the username and password then submit
- 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).
University Admission offers
How to accept UFS admission offer
After a successful application, you will receive an admission offer from the University of the Free State, to accept your UFS offer of admission, log in to the UFS Online application tool and select the “Confirm” tab. You must respond by the expiry date noted in your offer
UFS Offer Acceptance and Registration
Once you have been officially selected or accepted into a programme, you have to accept the offer to study at the UFS. After accepting the offer, you will be able to complete your online registration through our self-service platform.
If you need to reset your password, please contact +27 51 401 9111 (select option 4).
For assistance with online registration, you can contact the Student Services Centre at +27 51 401 9111 (select option 1).
University Semester Exam Results
Check your UFS semester Results
Checking UFS, Semester exam results can be done through visiting the official UFS website or logging in into the student’s portal through https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/results the click on the Results tab
UFS Exam results and financial information (SMS query system)
The University of the Free State offers an SMS service to its students which provides access to exam results and financial information.
How to register for the SMS service
- Dial *120*837#
- Press “Answer” and type in your student number
- Press “Send”
- Press “Answer” and type in your ID number
- Press “Send”
- Press “Answer” and type in your choice: Yes OR No
- Press “Send”
You are now registered for the SMS service. To access your information, press “Answer” and type in 00 (zero, zero).
How to access exam results
- Dial *120*837#
- The following menu will be displayed:
- 1. Exam Results
- 2. Finance
- 3. Change Student
- Press “Answer” and type in “1”
- Press “Send”
- Press “Answer” and type in your choice of year and month.
Your exam results will be displayed. Press “Answer” and type in 00 (zero, zero) to return to the menu.
How to access financial information
- Dial *120*837#
- The following menu will be displayed:
- 1. Exam Results
- 2. Finance
- 3. Change Student
- Press “Answer” and type in “2”
Your financial information will be displayed. Press “Answer” and type in 00 (zero, zero) to return to the menu.
University Website
University of the Free State Website
To access more details about the University please visit the official website at https://www.ufs.ac.za/. For the latest articles visit here
