University of Pretoria UP Residences and Accommodation
The Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation, affectionately referred to as TuksRes, is a dedicated entity within the University of Pretoria responsible for managing the various aspects of student housing and residential life.
With an extensive residential community comprising nearly 8,000 students and an additional 10,000 accredited student accommodation beds, the University of Pretoria proudly holds the distinction of being the largest residential university in South Africa. TuksRes plays a pivotal role in facilitating the living arrangements of this diverse student population.
About Us:
In October 2004, the University of Pretoria’s Council made a strategic decision to streamline and enhance efficiency by consolidating all functions related to university residences into a single business unit. This significant step aimed to eliminate the isolated operational structures scattered across the campus. Consequently, the Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation, fondly known as TuksRes, was established.
Vision:
TuksRes aspires to provide an on-campus living environment that actively supports and enriches each student’s academic journey at the University of Pretoria.
Mission:
The mission of TuksRes is multifaceted. It is committed to creating a thriving community that prioritizes safety, security, and personal development. Additionally, the department is dedicated to delivering professional services and being highly responsive to the needs of all residents. TuksRes is driven by the overarching goal of enhancing the overall quality of student life within university residences.
Embodying the motto “Legaegae, Real Home,” TuksRes endeavors to offer each and every student a sense of belonging and community within their living environment, allowing them to truly consider it their home away from home.
For more information and to get in touch with TuksRes, you can view the complete contact list here. Alternatively, you may contact them via email at tuksres@up.ac.za.
