University of Fort Hare

The University of Fort Hare (UFH) is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, founded in 1916. It has a rich history as one of Africa's oldest universities and was the alma mater of Nelson Mandela and other African leaders.

About UFH

  • Province: Eastern Cape
  • Website: ufh.ac.za
  • Email: info@ufh.ac.za
  • Students: 16,000

Application Dates

2027 Undergraduate 2026-04-01 – 2026-09-30

Application Fees

2027 intake R 250.00

Faculties

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Management and Commerce

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

APS Calculation Rules

  • Standard NSC scale: 8=90-100, 7=80-89, 6=70-79, 5=60-69, 4=50-59, 3=40-49, 2=30-39, 1=0-29
  • Best 6 subjects

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