University of the Free State UFS Requirements
If you aspire to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a South African university and completed your schooling in 2008 or thereafter with a National Senior Certificate (NSC), certain prerequisites are mandated by the Higher Education South Africa (HESA). To meet these requirements, your NSC subject package must include:
- Four (4) subjects chosen from a designated list (detailed below), each with a minimum achievement of 4 (50%) or above:
Designated NSC Subjects for University Admission:
- Accounting
- Information Technology
- Agricultural Sciences
- Life Sciences (Biology/Physiology)
- Business Studies
- Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
- Consumer Studies
- Music
- Dramatic Arts
- Economics
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Geography
- Physical Sciences/Natural Sciences
- History
- Religion Studies
- Visual Arts
The language requirements include proficiency in three languages, one of which must be the language used for instruction and learning at a tertiary level, and two other recognized language subjects.
At the University of the Free State (UFS), additional criteria include:
- An Admission Point (AP) score of 30.
- A minimum of 50% in the UFS medium of instruction (English or Afrikaans, subject to specific program requirements).
- Certain university modules necessitate a specific level of achievement in related high school subjects. For instance, a 70% in Mathematics during your final school year is required if you aim to major in BSc with Physics and Engineering subjects.
- Competitive programs such as BSc in Actuarial Science require an overall AP of 34.
It’s crucial to thoroughly review the admission requirements for your intended program of study.
Calculating Your UFS AP Score:
- Attain a level 5 (60%) in five academic subjects: 5 x 5 = 25
- Secure a level 4 (50%) in one additional academic subject: 1 x 4 = 4
- Achieve a level 5 (60%) in Life Orientation for 1 point: 1 x 1 = 1
- Total UFS AP score: 30
AP Scores Aligned with NSC Levels:
- Level 7 (90%–100%): 8 points
- Level 7 (80%–89%): 7 points
- Level 6 (70%–79%): 6 points
- Level 5 (60%–69%): 5 points
- Level 4 (50%–59%): 4 points
- Level 3 (40%–49%): 3 points
- Level 2 (30%–39%): 2 points
- Level 1 (0%–29%): No points
Key Considerations for All Prospective Students:
- Application Deadlines: Ensure your application is processed prior to the 2018 registration period. Late applications may result in ineligibility to register.
- National Senior Certificate: Include a certified copy of your NSC with your application.
- Application Accuracy: Complete the application form diligently, attaching and certifying all necessary documents.
- Transferring Students: Submit a certificate of conduct and official records from previous institutions before the deadline of 30 September.
- International Applicants: Attach certified educational certificates, including proof of conditional exemption by the Matriculation Board, before the international student deadline of 30 September.
Application Assistance Desk
For comprehensive support during the application process, including inquiries about program admission requirements, assistance in form completion, and application tracking, please reach out to our helpdesk agents:
Humanities and Theology
- Charlene Baatjies
- Email Charlene or send a fax to +27 86 651 7830
Economic and Management Sciences, Law
- Simon Sethibe
- Email Simon or send a fax to +27 86 652 4872
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Ilsa van Wyk
- Email Ilsa or send a fax to +27 86 562 8947
Education
- Mario Bloem
Health Sciences
- Lydia du Toit
Online Applications
- Email or call +27 51 401 9538/9864
The dedicated team at UFS is here to assist you in navigating the application process smoothly and efficiently.
