Entry or Admission Requirements to study at University of Limpopo (UL).
Local or international students looking forward to applying study at University of Limpopo (UL), South Africa would need to meet the minimum requirements of the course they are applying. The eligibility criteria required, entry or admission requirements for students in order to apply for a particular course may vary per course.
As a general guide, students should present the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the University of Limpopo (UL).
Entry or Minimum Requirements
You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at University of Limpopo (UL).
*Note: make sure that you meet or exceed the admission requirements as set out on the prospectus. Only Bachelor Certificate holders are eligible to apply for admission.
1.1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption
Prospective students, with an NSC, who wish to gain entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo, should comply with the following:
- Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
- Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3).
- The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:
- Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
- Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
- The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.
Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.
1.2 Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008)
- Students, who successfully completed Grade 12 before 2008, can apply for admission to the University with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade symbols to an APS.
1.3 National Certificate (Vocational)
- Students who have successfully completed a National Certificate Vocational NC(V) Level 4 qualification will require the following and will be subject to Faculty Admission Specifications and Placement Tests:
- NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.
- NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.
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Applicants are required to provide the following documents:
- Certified copy of valid passport /South African I.D book/card
- Certified copy(s) of qualifications/ Matric certificate
- Certified copy of Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Certified copies of Academic Transcript/School Results/report/ A & O level results
- Proof of application fee payment slip (original)
- HESA Certificate (this is for prospective students who did their secondary education outside South Africa-International Students who did their matric in South Africa attach their matric certificate/school report).
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