University of the Free State UFS Gates
Welcome to the UFS Bloemfontein Campus Visitors Centre
Our Bloemfontein Campus is easy to access from all parts of the city, and the Visitors Centre is the first place where all visitors must check in – located at our DF Malherbe Drive access gate (Gate 5). Report to the Visitors Centre for: – Campus access cards – Parking discs – A campus map – Our Visitors Guide – Directions Our operating hours are Mon-Sun 06:00-18:00. Contact: +27 51 401 7766
At the Visitors Centre, our helpful staff will assist you with directions, campus maps, and a copy of our visitor’s guide.
Visitors Centre Info
Front desk:
+27 51 401 7766
Email:
visitorscentre@ufs.ac.za
DF Malherbe Drive
Gate 5
Bloemfontein
Postal Address:
PO Box 339
Bloemfontein 9300
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:30
Weekends: Closed
Campus Attractions
Johannes Stegmann Gallery, located at the UFS Sasol Library Building, boasts 150 art pieces from various South African artists.
Gallery hours: Monday–Friday: 08:30–16:30
Contact Angela de Jesus: dejesusav@ufs.ac.za or +27 51 401 2706
Art gallery at the Centenary Complex hosts our permanent collection of about 1 000 artworks, including paintings, sculptural works, murals, prints, and ceramic works.
Open by appointment.
Contact Angela de Jesus: dejesusav@ufs.ac.za or +27 51 401 2706
KovsieGear is our gift and merchandise shop, located at the Thakaneng Bridge. You can buy a variety of university-branded merchandise, including clothing and corporate gifts. Shop on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00
Pimento Restaurant offers a buffet and à la carte menu for staff and visitors to the university. Open weekdays from 07:00 to 17:00.
KovsieInn offers boutique-type guest accommodation. The 18 en suite bedrooms ensure a comfortable stay for UFS visitors. For more information, please contact us on +27 51 401 7775 or email us at reservations@ufs.ac.za.
KovsieFit is a commercial gymnasium that is firstly available to students and staff, and then to the public. Various training classes are presented, supported by a large range of apparatus. Training hours are Mondays to Fridays from 05:30 to 19:30, and Saturdays from 07:00 to 11:00.
