How to Reapply at UFS | UFS Readmission Online Form 2026

How to Reapply at UFS | UFS Readmission Online Form 2026

The 2026 UFS Readmission is now open! The University of the Free State is accepting applications from students wishing to return for the 2026 academic year. This comprises students who had their applications for the 2025 school year refused. You can apply through the University of the Free State’s readmission form, which is available at www.ufs.ac.za.

UFS Readmission Application Dates (The academic year 2026)

Applicants seeking readmission to the University of the Free State for the 2026 January intake must submit a new application between April 1 and September 30, 2025, depending on the course. Online applications are required unless stated otherwise.

How to Reapply UFS

Applicants whose readmission applications for the 2025 intake were denied must submit a new application for the 2026 intake. This process must be completed by filling out the readmission application form, which can only be submitted once.

If an applicant wishes to challenge the decision made by the Readmission Committee (RAC), they must complete the application form to request a review by the University Readmissions Review Tribunal (URRT). This request, along with any supporting documentation, must be sent by email to academicappeal@ufs.ac.za within four days of receiving the RAC’s decision.

Applicants are reminded that both new and returning candidates must follow these guidelines to be considered for the 2025 intake.

Requirements for University of the Free State 2026 Readmission Application

To apply for readmission to the University of the Free State for the 2026 intake, applicants must have a valid email address and a cell phone number. The email address is required for receiving application confirmations, while the phone number ensures that applicants can be contacted if necessary.

If you do not already have an email address, create one at www.gmail.com before beginning the online application process. Once you have both a valid email and phone number, you can create your profile and complete the online application form.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to ensure it is considered for readmission.

Please Note:

Those who can appeal

• Students who exceeded their residential period in terms of the Faculty Rules and/or General Rules for Undergraduate Qualifications, Postgraduate Diplomas, Bachelor Honours Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Higher Doctorates, Honorary Degrees and the Convocation
• Students who are academically excluded based on non-compliance with Faculty Rules and/or General Rules dealing with progression provisions.
• Please note that incomplete submissions will not be tabled for consideration by the UFS Readmissions Review Tribunal

Documents Needed to Reapply for the University of the Free State

Provide the documents below when seeking readmission for 2026;

• A letter motivating the application, in which you indicate on which grounds you wish the URRT to review the RAC’s decision (evidence not considered, procedural irregularity, or both) and explain those grounds (indicate what evidence was not considered by the RAC and why it was not considered by the RAC, and/or explain what the alleged procedural irregularity is).
• If you allege that relevant evidence was not considered by the RAC, copies of such evidence.
• A copy of the RAC outcome letter.
• A copy of your Registration Document (Academic Data Summary).

Download the Readmission form for UFS HERE