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University of Pretoria (UP) Application Opening Date For 2027

The University of Pretoria (UP), one of South Africa’s leading universities, has officially announced the opening dates for applications for the 2027 academic year. Prospective students looking to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at UP should take note of these important dates to ensure their applications are submitted on time.

UP 2027 Application Opening Date

The University of Pretoria (UP) 2027 application portal will officially open on 1 April 2026. This applies to all qualifications, including diplomas, higher certificates, bachelor’s degrees, honours degrees, master’s programs, and doctoral studies.

Application Deadlines

While the application portal opens on 1 April 2026, different programs have specific deadlines:

Veterinary Science Programs: 31 May 2026
All other Qualifications: 30 June 2026
Late Applications: Will be considered only if space allows

Eligibility Criteria

The University of Pretoria (UP) welcomes applications from a wide range of prospective students, provided they meet the required qualifications. Eligible applicants include:

Domestic (South African) citizens
International students holding a valid passport
New and returning students
Transfer students from other institutions
Students wishing to change their current qualifications

University of Pretoria 2027 Application Fee

The application fee for the 2027 academic year is R300 (30 US Dollars). Please note that the fee is non-refundable and must be paid before or on the day you submit your fully completed application form. Applications without proof of payment will not be processed.

Mode of Application

The University of Pretoria strongly encourages all prospective students to use the online application system to submit their applications. All required documents and information must be uploaded through the official application portal. No other forms of application will be accepted for the January 2027 academic intake.

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