University of Free State Online Applications 2025| Apply to UFS

The University of the Free State aims to transform lives and inspire excellence. If you want to do the same, apply to study at UFS now.

The University of the Free State has opened its 2025 applications so apply now!

Faculties

UFS has 7 faculties for prospective students to choose from:

• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Health Sciences
• The Humanities
• Law
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Theology and Religion

Along with these faculties, they also offer Open Distance Learning and Business School. Students can also participate in more than 22 different sports disciplines.

Entry Requirements

To start your ufs.ac.za application, first, you will need the following:

• A valid email address
• A valid cellphone number
• South African applicants will need an ID number.  Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.
• Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
• Application fees
• You have an NSC or NCV with an endorsement that allows entrance to degree studies (Bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent qualification.
• You meet all the minimum admission requirements for the programme you intend to study. Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study, does not guarantee admission, as limited spaces are available in each programme.
• You have a minimum level of 4 (50%) in the chosen UFS language of instruction: English or Afrikaans (only applicable to certain programmes).
• You must pass certain school subjects with a minimum level of achievement in order to take a certain university module. Please refer to the section on the faculty-specific admission requirements, which also includes the respective compulsory subjects and achievement levels required per programme.

How to Apply for UFS Online Applications 2025

1. Before you start your application process, make sure you have
   • an active email address and a reliable cell phone number
   • scanned copies (not photographs) of your identity document/passport and grade 11 final results.
   • latest academic transcript and certificate of conduct if you are transferring from another tertiary institution
2. Go to https://apply.ufs.ac.za/
3. Click on ‘New Application’
4. Follow the prompts and fill in the details
5. Submit relevant documents
6. Submit completed application

Selection Forms for Health Sciences

• School for Allied Health Professionals form found here
• Occupational Therapy form found here
• Medical Certificate form found here

If you are not applying online and submitting a hard copy application, you can find the Application Form here.

At UFS, they promote diversity, inclusivity, and transformation. Join them in their pursuit of academic excellence and innovation. They are continuously generating new knowledge through essential and captivating projects. Their top notch researchers produce critical knowledge, generate third-stream income, and contribute to the economy.

Their ever-expanding facilities and knowledge base present many opportunities for scholars to impact locally and globally.

They have three unique campuses: Bloemfontein Campus, Qwaqwa Campus, South Campus.

Prospectus

We recommend you download the University of Limpopo UL Prospectus for proper guidance. Click here to access the Prospectus.

Application Status

After successful submission of your application form, you may want to start tracking your application status. The following page shows you how to do that properly.

Click here if you want to track your application status or confirm an offer.