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University of the Free State (UFS) Online Application 2025/2026

University of the Free State (UFS) Online Application 2025/2026

The University of the Free State is accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year from July 1 to September 30, 2025. Applications are only accepted online for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Don’t miss out, as applications submitted after September 30, 2025, will not be considered!

University of the Free State Application Dates for 2025-2026

Here’s a breakdown of the application opening date for the University of the Free State (UFS) for the academic years 2025 and 2026:

Application Opening Date	Available Programmes	Campus
July 1, 2024	Undergraduate programmes for 2025	Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa Campuses
July 1, 2024	Postgraduate programmes	All Campuses
July 1, 2024	Access Programme (AP)	South Campus and the sub-regions

University of the Free State Application Closing DATES:

The University of the Free State (UFS) opens its application portal for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies on July 1, 2024. While the general deadline for applications is August 31, some programs may have earlier deadlines in September. Be sure to check the specific deadlines for your chosen programs to avoid missing out.

Good news! Applying to UFS is free in 2025/2026

That’s right, you read that correctly! There is no application fee for the University of the Free State for the 2025/2026 academic year. You can submit your application electronically, making the process convenient and hassle-free. So, if you’ve been thinking about studying at UFS, now’s the perfect time to start your application!

What are the Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents according to their qualifications or country of origin before the closing dates.

South Africa Undergraduate Applicants:

A scanned copy of an ID
parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18
Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp
National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Grade 12 IEB certificate
Transfer applicants must also provide conduct certificates from their previous universities

International Undergraduate Applicants

A scanned copy of your passport
certified school-leaving certificate and relevant diplomas
USAf accreditation from the examination board for South African universities.
Study-permit and visa

Postgraduate Applicants

Students transferring from other universities must include a certificate of conduct as well as a study record from their previous university with their applications
International postgraduate students must attach certified copies of degrees/certificates to their applications.
Study-permit and visa
A scanned copy of an ID
Departmental application form, CV, motivation, reports, dissertation/thesis proposal.

University of the Free State Application Procedure for 2025/2026

Visit the University of the Free State’s official website at https://apply.ufs.ac.za/
At the top menu of the page, click on the “Apply” tab
Click on the “New Application” tab to begin
Fill in the correct details in the spaces provided. this is to verify your email address where the student number will be sent to
Enter the student number to start your application
Enter your details. The names on the documents must be the same to enter.
Again enter your contact details on the next page. Click on the “Next” tab
Choose your course and ensure you meet the requirements before you proceed.
Upload copies of the aforementioned documents in PDF or JPEG format when you apply for undergraduate
studies or postgraduate studies
Agree to the terms and regulations by checking to list the box.
Submit your application after review by clicking on the submit tab
Your application has been submitted. You will receive a student number and acknowledgment of your application. If you have not submitted the required documents, you will be requested to do so to finalize your application.

University of the Free State Admission Requirements

For degree studies at the University of the Free State, the Applicant must have an NSC or NCV with an endorsement that allows entrance to degree studies (bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent qualification. Applicant must in addition meet all the minimum admission requirements for the faculty programme he/she intends to study.