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University of Pretoria UP Online Application 2025-2026

Uni24.co.za Presents to you all you need for your University of Pretoria UP Online Application for the 2025-2026 Academic year. This page has information on UP Application Forms. UP Late Application details. UP Application Status Links. Undergraduate Forms and Postgraduate Forms.

The Management of UP has made available the Online Portal for application into Undergraduate Courses and Postgraduate Courses – Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, PhD and Advanced Degree Courses.

Here are the links and additional information for prospective applicants:

Undergraduate Online Application (2025-2026):

  • You can access the University of Pretoria UP Undergraduate Online Application portal to apply for undergraduate programs.
  • The portal provides information about admission requirements, application fees, available courses, and access to undergraduate application forms.
  • Prospective students are encouraged to review the UP prospectus and Handbook guide for comprehensive information about studying at the institution.

Postgraduate Online Application (2025-2026):

  • For postgraduate studies, you can visit the UP Postgraduate Online Application portal to submit your application.
  • This portal offers details on postgraduate application dates, specific requirements for postgraduate programs, information about theses, application fees, and other valuable information for those interested in postgraduate studies at UP.

Applicants should visit the respective portals to access application forms and follow the provided guidelines for submitting their applications. Additionally, reviewing the university’s prospectus and Handbook guide can provide comprehensive insights into the academic offerings and policies at the University of Pretoria.

Dont forget to checkout the UP prospectus and Handbook guide for details on study at the institution.


UP has one online application portal for all applicants. Apply to UP Residence

 

 

The Online Application System is intended for use by new prospective students UPbmitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.

To use the Online Application System you will need the following:

  • internet access
  • an email address which you can access regularly, because as soon as you UPbmit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.

Click on the videos link below for a step-by step guide on how to use the online application system, UP Portal and online contract.

1. Online Applications

2. Accessing the UP Portal

Online Application System instructions

General Application Information
  • UP applications open on 1 May of the year preceding the year of study.
  • Each prospective student must complete only one online application. On the online application the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice in terms of what you wish to study. All applicants should fill in both a first and second choice on the online application.
  • Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number(EMPLID).
  • Receiving a student number (EMPLID) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of Pretoria yet. Admission is a separate process that your application undergoes after being evaluated by the relevant faculty.
  • It is in your best interest to complete your own online application. The University of Pretoria does not make use of representatives, agents or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at your own risk. It is of utmost importance that you provide your personal email and postal addresses to enable the University of Pretoria to communicate with you directly.
  • For the application for Distance Education admission (Faculty of Education) please visit the “Distance Education ” web page before you apply. Different rules are applicable.
  • It is important to note that should you wish to study the selection programmes BSc(Arch)(Architecture) or BSc(Int)(Interior Architecture), you must indicate them as your first choice on your application, or you will not be considered for these programmes. It is also recommended to indicate the other selection programmes as your first choice on the online application.

UP Application Fees 2025-2026

Application Fee Waived:

  • Application fees are waived for students who apply for studies at the University of Pretoria if your household income is lower than or equal to R150 000 per annum.
  • Online applicants must upload proof of income in STEP 12 of the online application process. This will serve as proof of payment, to allow you to verify and apply your form. These documents will be verified.

Application Fee: When you UPbmit your study application, you will need to pay an application fee of R300 (30 US Dollars) for 2025-2026.

  • Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
  • If your household income is more than R150 000 per annum please make use of the following payment options:
    • Online credit card payment as part of this application UPbmission, i.e. by paying with a valid credit card with UPfficient funds and by entering the correct details.
    • Note that the online application system can only process payments that reference valid credit card (Master, Visa, American Express or Diners Club) information, with UPfficient funds.

OR

  • Use alternative mechanisms (eg Electronic Funds Transfer or a Bank deposit) to pay the application fee into the University of Pretoria’s bank account.

The Bank account into which payments can be made:

Standard Bank:                            Hatfield Branch (011545)
Swift code for internationals:          SBZAZAJJ
Account number:                             012602604

  • When making UPch deposits please quote your Online Study Application Number that would have been emailed to you as the payment reference (typically in the form T1234567).
  • When making UPch deposits you must retain the proof of payment as you will be required to scan the proof of payment and upload this PDF file together with your other UPpporting documents. Please note!  Your last steps would be to VERIFY and click on APPLY.

Information and Frequently Asked Questions: Study Application Fee 

UP Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Diploma Study

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 4 recognised NSC 20-credit UPbjects.

Click here for More Details on University of Pretoria UP Undergraduate Online Applications 2025-2026

Bachelor’s Degree Study

To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility:

  • Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 UPbjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC UPbjects.

Accounting

Agricultural Science

Business Studies (previously Business Economics)

ConUPmer Studies (previously Home Economics)

Dramatic Arts

Economics

Engineering Graphics and Design (previously Technical Drawing)

Geography

History

Information Technology

Languages *

Life Sciences (previously Biology)

Mathematical Literacy

Mathematics

Music

Physical Science (previously Natural Sciences)

Religion Studies

ViUPal Arts

  • Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.
  • Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate.

 

Prospective students who do not obtain a NSC-pass that grants them access to Baccalaureus degree studies, will not be considered for our degree programmes even though their Admission Point Score does comply with the minimum requirements.

A Grade 12 certificate with university exemption is required if Grade 12 was obtained before 2008. For learners in Grade 12, provisional admission is granted based on the reUPlts obtained in the final Grade 11 year mark (promotion mark). Please note that the final Grade 12 reUPlts remain the determining factor for admission. Also note that the achievement of the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to any programmes or fields of study.

Full or foreign conditional exemption certificate
This prerequisite applies to non-South African citizens and to students who do not have a South African National Senior Certificate and want to enrol for undergraduate studies at UP. The certificate can only be obtained from Higher Education South Africa (HESA).

UP UPpported Documents

Below are some of the documents you need.

  • You will need an email address to complete the application.
  • South African applicants will need an ID number.  Foreign applicants will need their passport number.
  • Once you receive your student number from UP, you will need to pay the application fee.
  • Make UPre your documents are scanned according to the directives.

Make a Copy of these Useful Documents

  • Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
  • Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
  • Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
  • Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
  • Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

University of Pretoria UP Application Closing Dates 2025-2026

Applications Open:  01 May

Applications Close:
Faculty specific. 

  • Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: 30 September
  • Faculty of Education: 30 September
  • Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: 30 September (Bsc Architecture – 31 July )
  • Faculty of Humanities: 30 September (31 July – BA Audiology, BA Speech-Language Pathology, BA Information Design)
  • Faculty of Law: 30 September
  • Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: 30 September
  • Faculty of Theology and Religion: 30 September
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science: 31 July

 > APPLY ONLINE

UP National Benchmark Tests

Who uses them and how?

A number of universities in South Africa use the NBTs to help interpret your National Senior Certificate reUPlts. Universities use the NBT reUPlts in different ways:

  • Some use them to help make decisions about your access to university. This means that your NBT reUPlts, in combination with your NSC reUPlts, are used to determine whether you are ready for academic study.
  • Some use them for placement within university. This means that the reUPlts are used to decide whether you will need extra academic UPpport after you have been admitted to university.
  • Some use them to help develop curricula within their university.

See All About NBTs Here

UP Application Contacts

For any assistance with online applications or enquiries.

Contact Student Service Centre (SSC)

Tel: 012 420 3111

Email: ssc@up.ac.za

Student Service Centre (for Contact students):
Contact Centre – Telephone: 012 420 3111
Contact Centre – Email: ssc@up.ac.za

UPOnline Call Centre (for Online Students):
Call Centre – Email: enquiries@online.up.ac.za

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