University of the Free State, situated in Bloemfontein, South Africa, is recognized for its dedicated faculty, innovative research, and inclusive education.
Application Dates
- Undergraduate Applications: The applications will open on 1 April 2024.
- Postgraduate Applications: For 2024, postgraduate applications are still open. Prospective students should consult the specific department as some programs require direct application or pre-registration.
How to Apply at UFS
- Access UFS’s Online Application Portal at apply.ufs.ac.za.
- Fill in all the required details and submit the necessary documents.
- Note that no application fee is payable.
Courses Offered at UFS
Economic and Management Sciences
Private Sector Management: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- BCom
- BCom with specialisation in Economics
- BCom with specialisation in Finance
- BCom with specialisation in Business and Financial Analytics
- BCom with specialisation in Marketing
- BCom with specialisation in Business Management
- BCom with specialisation in Human Resource Management
- BCom (Law)
Public Sector Management: Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
- BAdmin
Education of Professional Accountants: Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) and BCom (Accounting) (BCom (Acc))
- BAcc
- BCom with specialisation in Management
- BAdmin
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Foundation Phase
- Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language
- Specialisation in Sesotho Home Language
- Specialisation in IsiZulu Home Language
- Specialisation in English Home Language
Bachelor’s Degree in Intermediate Phase
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, and Afrikaans Home Language
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and English Home Language
- Life Skills, Social Sciences, and English Home Language
- Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Afrikaans Home Language
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and Sesotho Home Language
- Life Skills and Social Sciences Teaching, and IsiZulu Home Language
- Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Sesotho Home Language
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Teaching, and IsiZulu Home Language
Bachelor’s Degree in Senior and FET Phase
- Accounting and Business Studies
- EMS and Accounting
- Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics / Mathematics and Life Sciences
- Technology and Life Sciences
- Sesotho and English / English and Sesotho
- IsiZulu and English / English and isiZulu
- Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Sesotho and History
- IsiZulu and History
- English and History
- English and Afrikaans
- Life Orientation and Afrikaans
- Life Orientation and English
- Life Orientation and Sesotho
- Life Orientation and isiZulu
Health Sciences
Clinical Medicine, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Medical Science with specialisation in Radiation Science (BMedSc)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Bachelor of Optometry BOptom
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BSc (Physiotherapy)
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics BSc (Dietetics)
- Bachelor of Occupational Nerapy BOccNer
- Bachelor of Biokinetics BBiok
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching BSportCoach
Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
Humanities
Diplomas and Higher Certificates
- Higher Certificate in Music Performance – HCert (Music Performance)
- Diploma in Music – Dip (Music)
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- BA (Language Practice)
- BA (Governance and Political Transformation)
- BA (Integrated Organisational Communication)
- BA (Journalism)
- BA (Fine Arts)
- BA (Drama and Neatre Arts)
- BA General
- BA specialising in Languages
- Bachelor of Music – BMus
- BA (Music)
- Bachelor of Social Work – BSW
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSci)
- BSocSci
- BA General
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Literatures and Languages (BALL)
- BA in Literatures and Languages
Bachelor of Community Development (BCommDev)
- Bachelor of Community Development (BCommDev)
Bachelor of Social Sciences: (BSocSci)
- BSocSci
Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – four years
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Natural Sciences
Specialising in Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry and Botany
- Biochemistry and Entomology
- Biochemistry and Genetics
- Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Biochemistry and Statistics
- Biochemistry and Zoology
- Biochemistry and Physiology
- Botany and Entomology
- Botany and Genetics
- Botany and Microbiology
- Botany and Plant Breeding
- Botany and Plant Pathology
- Botany and Zoology
- Plant Health Ecology
- Entomology and Genetics
- Entomology and Microbiology
- Entomology and Zoology
- Behavioural Genetics
- Genetics and Microbiology
- Genetics and Physiology
- Genetics and Zoology
- Microbiology and Statistics
- Microbiology and Zoology
Specialising in Forensic Science
- Forensic Sciences
Specialising in Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Chemistry
- Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
- Mathematics and Physics
Specialising in Actuarial Sciences
- Actuarial Science
Specialising in Mathematical Statistics
- Climate Sciences
- Econometrics
- Psychometrics
- Statistics and Economics
- Statistics and Psychology
Specialising in Chemical Sciences
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Chemistry and Microbiology
- Chemistry and Physics
- Chemistry and Botany
Specialising in Physical Sciences
- Physics and Agrometeorology
- Physics and Astrophysics
Specialising in Physical Sciences with Engineering Subjects
- Physics and Engineering Subjects
Specialising in Geography
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Geography
Specialising in Geology
- Geology and Chemistry
- Environmental Geology
- Geochemistry
- Geology Specialisation
- Geology and Physics
Specialising in Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Economics
Specialising in Computer Sciences
- Majors
- Computer Science and Chemistry
- Computer Science and Physics
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Data Science
Specialising in Computer Information Systems
- Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)
Specialising in Computer Sciences
- Computer Science and Business Management
Sustainable Food Systems and Development
- Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems and Development
Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Agriculture
- Agricultural Extension
- Animal Production Management
- Crop Production Management
- Mixed Farming Management
- Irrigation Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAgric)
- Animal Science
- Agrometeorology
- Agronomy
- Soil Science
- Plant Breeding
- Plant Pathology
Building Sciences
Bachelor of Architecture
- Architecture (BArch)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Economics and Management
- Construction Economics and Management
Bachelor of Science specialising in Building Sciences
- Construction Management (Compact Learning)
- Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)
Bachelor of Science specialising in Biological Sciences
- Botany and Life Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Zoology and Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science specialising in Chemical Sciences
- Chemistry and Physics
- Chemistry and Botany
Bachelor of Science specialising in Geography
- Geography and Environmental Geography
- Geography
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Computer Science and Chemistry
- Computer Science and Physics
- Computer Science and Management
Theology and Religion
- Higher Certificate in Neology HCert (Neology)
- Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)
Contact Details
- Phone: +27 51 401 9111
- Email: [email protected]
- Physical Address: 205 Nelson Mandela Drive, Park West, Bloemfontein.
Checking Your Application Status
Once your online application has been submitted and processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number). You can check the status of your application by contacting the Student Service Call Centre.
UFS is a vibrant institution that offers a wealth of opportunities for personal growth and academic achievement. For more detailed information, please visit the official UFS website or reach out to their admissions office. Embrace the opportunity to become part of a university that is committed to student success!