Key Information
Name of University	University of Pretoria
Acronym	UP
Motto	Make Today Matter
Established	1908
Country	South Africa
Province	Gauteng
Type	Public university
Faculties	Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Humanities; Faculty of Law; Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences; Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Veterinary Science
Campus	Main (Hatfield) Campus, Groenkloof Campus, Onderstepoort Campus, Hillcrest Campus, Prinshof Campus, Mamelodi Campus and Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
UP Website	www.up.ac.za

Overview

University of Pretoria (UP) founded in 1908 is a public university in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP has been resilient in its commitment to academic quality.

University of Pretoria (UP) Faculties and Courses offered

The list of faculties and courses offered by the University of Pretoria (UP) is given below:

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Faculty of Theology

Faculty of Veterinary Science

Prospectus

University of Pretoria (UP) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. Download University of Pretoria (UP) Prospectus.

Entry Requirements

You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at University of Pretoria (UP).

To be able to register, candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as with the minimum requirements for the relevant programme. The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in any SIX recognised NSC 20-credit subjects by using the NSC seven-point rating scale. Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS. Life Orientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement.

For full details of entry requirements click here!

University of Pretoria (UP) Accommodation / Residences

The University of Pretoria (UP) Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation, fondly referred to as the TuksRes Family, is a stand-alone business unit, with various management teams serving residence students.

With 10 000 students in our accommodation spaces, the University of Pretoria is proud to be known as the largest residential university in South Africa.

Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may apply for accommodation together with their study application online. It is not necessary to complete an additional form.

Applications for the University of Pretoria open on 01 March each year. A preferred residence of choice may be indicated on the application, but placement cannot be guaranteed.

University of Pretoria (UP) Application Status

Did you have submitted your application study at University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.

Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.

To track your application go to: https://www.up.ac.za/online-application/article/2746918/application-status

How to apply to study at University of Pretoria (UP)?

If you want to apply to the University of Pretoria (UP) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: https://upnet.up.ac.za

Application for January intake, closes end of September each year.

Online Registration

In line with COVID-19 regulations, UP student registrations for the 2021 academic year are fully online. Online registration opens on 4 January 2021 for current and postgraduate students. New 2021 first year students will be able to register online from 1 March 2021 after they have been fully admitted.The dedicated UP Registration Call Centre through telephone and email assistance will be available from 5 January 2021 until 12 March 2021.

Phone: +27 (0) 12 420 5347

Email: registration@up.ac.za

Campus of University of Pretoria (UP) and contact details

Main (Hatfield) Campus
Address: University of Pretoria, cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street, Hatfield
Call Centre: +27 (0)12 420 3111

Groenkloof Campus
Address: George Storrar Dr &, Leyds St, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111

Onderstepoort Campus
Address: Paraclinical Bldg Rm 1-58 flr Fac of Vet Sciences, 100 Old Soutpansweg, Onderstepoort, Pretoria
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111

Hillcrest Campus
Address: Burnett St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0186
Switchboard: +27 (0)12 420 6060

Prinshof Campus
Address: 5 Bophelo Road, Prinshof Campus, University of Pretoria, Corner of Steve Biko and Dr Savage St, Pretoria 0001.
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111

Mamelodi Campus
Address: 9552 Nku Cl, Mamelodi, Pretoria, 0122
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Addess: 26 Melville Rd, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196
Tel: +27 (0)11 771 4000

Email: ssc@up.ac.za

For more information visit University of Pretoria (UP) official website: www.up.ac.za