University of Fort Hare UFH Online Application 2025-2026
Step 1
Meet the UFH Entry Requirements and submit your application form and all the necessary documentation before 31 October.
A non-refundable application fee of R80.00 is payable by all applicants (for online applications). Please use the following bank details to deposit and upload the deposit slip with the rest of your required documents.
BANKING DETAILS
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Alice
Branch code: 05 01 19
Account name: University of Fort Hare
Account number: 28 210 1357
Reference: Applicant’s name and surname
Step 2
An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application thereafter a letter of confirmation.
Step 3
Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of their final matric results and subject to availability of space
Step 4
Successful applicants will receive sms and an admission letter, together with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and orientation programme.
Courses Offered At UFH
The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Management and Commerce
- Science and Agriculture
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Form
STUDENT SELECTION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1. Download the application forms or collect them from the Students Registration Office.
2. These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per-Faculty.
3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs and Administrators) convenes to do the selection.
4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system (High scores are considered first in chronological order)
5. For interview programmes students are invited for presentations prior to selection *
6. The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability for admission into programmes, plus NBT results
7. The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status.
8. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to the students as backup.
9. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Wait listed students are considered after registration of accepted students
10. Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office.
Admission Requirement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS
Mature age applicants (turning 23 years during year of registration), who have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify for admission to main stream programmes. They need to apply for conditional exemption from HESA.
Designated Subjects
Accounting Languages Agricultural science Life science Business Studies Mathematics of Mathematical Literacy Dramatic Arts Music Economics Physical Sciences Engineering Graphics and Design Religious Studies Geography Visual Arts History Consumer Studies Information Technology
Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree programme need to ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate (pre-2008)
A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in English language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is considered to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on HG English 1st language is also considered to be sufficient.
A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training Certificate.
A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation endorsement or equivalent.
How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS)
ARE YOU A INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT WITH FOREIGN SCHOOL-LEAVING?
Undergraduate
All applicants with non-South African School-leaving require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into an undergraduate qualification. For more information regarding the Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website on www.he-enrol.ac.za
The University of Fort Hare will also submit applications to the Matriculation Board on behalf of the applicant on submission of the following:
Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website); Copies of educational qualification (certified at the University); Copy of Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University);
Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the University); and
Sworn English translation of documents required where applicable.
Postgraduate
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za
Student selection and admissions process
1. Students receive application forms from the Students Registration Office through the post/contact.
2. These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per-Faculty.
3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs and Administrators) convenes to do the selection.
4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system.High scores are considered first in chronological order
For interview programmes students are invited for presentations prior to selection.The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability for admission into programmes, plus NBT results.The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to the students as backup.The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Wait listed students are considered after registration of accepted students.Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office.
How to Apply
1. Submit your application form and all the necessary documentation including application fee before closing date.
2. An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application thereafter a letter of confirmation.
3. Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of their final matric results and subject to availability of space.
4. Successful applicants will receive an admission letter, together with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and orientation programme. It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National Benchmark test (NBT) before they are allowed to register for their 1st year at University.
Step 1: Get your application form.
- Online Application:
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process. - Hardcopy Application:
This option is only available to both undergraduates and postgraduates.
You can post your application to:
Alice Campus:
The Registrar
University of Fort Hare
Private Bag X1314,
Alice
5700
East London Campus:
The Registrar
University of Fort Hare
Private Bag X9083
East London
5200
Step 2: Complete your application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form.
Step 5: Find Funding.
