UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, UFS POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND FORM
Postgraduate Applications for study at the University of the Free State (UFS) in are fully online.
University of the Free State (UFS) Postgraduate Application Procedures
Step 1: Read through the admission requirements and selection criteria of the programme as outlined above
Step 2: If satisfied that you meet the general admission requirements and specific subjects requirements, then complete the electronic application form.
Step 3: Prepare an electronic copy of your academic record as well as documents to upload.
Step 4: click here for more information on how to apply.
NOTE:
It is important to note that ALL Postgraduate programmes are selection programmes.
In some instances Honours, Masters 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 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 you submit your online application and upload/email documents, please visit the relevant faculty/department website to confirm additional documentation that may be required e.g. departmental application form, CV, motivation, reports, dissertation/thesis proposal etc. Visit the Faculty and specific department web page for more information.
Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to upload a full academic record/transcript, degree/diploma certificate and SAQA certificate if you 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.
You may monitor your application status online Here
UFS Postgraduate Application Fee
Application fee for Postgraduate applications from South Africa and SADC region is R100
Application fee for Postgraduate applications from outside of the SADC region is R300
UPDATING YOUR APPLICATION
You need to submit additional documents to the Admissions Office. This may include the following:
Certified paper copies of documents uploaded online as part of your application
Academic transcripts which may not have been available at the time of your application must be uploaded to our student system; please log in using your username and password, and complete the submission; certified paper copies of such uploaded documents must be submitted
Where applicable, evidence of English language proficiency must be provided.
The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
Please if you have any suggestion or complain concerning UFS Online Application 2022, Please use the comments box.
For information and inquiries, you can contact the University of the Free State (UFS) by visiting the institution’s official website via www.ufs.ac.za.
SUBMISSION DATES FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND ACADEMIC RECORDS
The UFS University reserves the right to cancel any application if all the necessary certified paper copies or original transcripts are
not submitted on time.
UFS POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINE
For closing dates, please inquire with the relevant department.