UFS Online Application 2026 Login Now Open

To access the online application for the 2026 University of the Free State, visit the official website at www.ufs.ac.za student portal login. By visiting www.ufs.ac.za, you can also obtain the University of the Free State prospectus in PDF format. The UFS student portal, accessible at www.ufs.ac.za, allows students who applied online in 2026 to monitor and verify the status of their applications. Remember to apply via the UFS application login or portal if you want to be considered for the University of the Free State’s 2026 intake.

To apply online for undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of the Free State in 2026, which will run from April 1 to the end of September, visit www.ufs.ac.za.

The University of the Free State’s online application for undergraduate and graduate studies for 2026 can be accessed at www.ufs.ac.za. Returning applicants can reapply to the University of the Free State by going to the University of the Free State ienabler login page and entering their login information.

Is UFS open for the 2026 intake?

Mark your calendars! Applications for the 2026 intake at the University of the Free State (UFS) open on April 1st, 2025. This applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, offered across all campuses. Don’t miss your chance, as applications close on September 30th, 2025. International applicants have a later deadline of January 26th, 2026. Be sure to visit the UFS website for detailed information and application procedures.

Guidelines For Supporting Documents Uploads

Before you upload all the supporting materials:

Copies of your original documents must be stamped and signed by the awarding school, institution, notary public, or a Commissioner of Oaths. If you use Postal or Police services, please ensure that the stamp includes the officer’s date, name, signature, and rank.
The University of the Free State does not accept online results obtained from self-service portals.

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Getting Ready to Apply to UFS: Important Information for Future Students

Before you apply:

Check eligibility: See the 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus to confirm you meet the minimum requirements.
Apply online: Fill out the application form and submit it. You’ll receive a student number, but this doesn’t guarantee acceptance.
Rewriting Grade 12? Your application will be based on your current results. Submit combined results if you’ve written the exam more than once.
Exam board details: Specify your exam board (NSC, IEB, SACAI, Cambridge) during application.
Grade 12 applicants: Provide school-stamped copies of your Grade 11 and/or June Grade 12 reports.
Transferring from another institution: Declare your previous studies and upload transcripts, certificates, and a conduct certificate.
GED not accepted: The GED is not recognized for undergraduate programs. Consider completing a South African Grade 12 or equivalent.
No NSC/IEB completion? Contact USAF for conditional exemption options.

The University of the Free State Online Application Requirements For 2026

You must meet the requirements below when applying to the University of the Free State:

Completed the full online application form, AND
Uploaded all the necessary scanned supporting documents in .pdf format, AND
If you have not clicked APPLY, your form has not been submitted.

After your application has been processed you will receive communication from the University of the Free State, explaining how to access your Student Centre through the University of the Free State Student Portal, enabling you to track your progress and status, as well as other communications and possible outstanding items. Some applications for specialized fields might only be processed after the official closing date.

How to Complete UFS Online Application FORM for 2026

Complete the steps below:

Visit the official website of the University of the Free State at https://apply.ufs.ac.za.
Choose the “Apply” tab from the page’s top menu.
To start, select the “New Application” tab.
In the spaces provided, provide the proper information. This is to confirm the email address that will receive the student number.
To begin your application, enter the student number.
Enter your contact information. To enter, the names on the documents must match.
On the following screen, again provide your contact information. Choose “Next” from the tabs.
Before enrolling, ensure you can complete the course and meet the prerequisites.
When you apply for undergraduate or graduate programs, upload duplicates of the aforementioned paperwork in PDF or JPG format.
Check the box to indicate that you agree with the terms and conditions.
After review, submit your application by selecting the submit tab.
Your application has been received. You will get a student ID and an application acknowledgment.
You will be asked to do so to complete your application if the necessary paperwork has not been sent in.

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How to check the application status at the University of the Free State?

You can quickly check or monitor your admissions application using the options below. The actions below should be followed to check your status:

Open any internet browser and type www.ufs.ac.za in the URL
On the active page of the UFS website: Click on the ‘Students’ tab to navigate to KovsieLife.
Click the ‘Student Self Service’ tab on the active KovsieLife webpage.
After clicking on ‘Student Self Service’, you will be navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system.
Once you have navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system, do the following:
Type in your student number and Password text box and click on the ‘Sign In’ tab.
Application statuses of all application(s) made. Once you have successfully logged in on Oracle PeopleSoft, the system will navigate you to the ‘Student Services Center’.
On the active Student Services Center page, click ‘View Application’ to track your application(s) status

For formal information, go to the official website.

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