University of the Free State

The University of the Free State (UFS) is a multi-campus public university with campuses in Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa. Founded in 1904, it offers a wide range of programmes across seven faculties.

About UFS

  • Province: Free State
  • Website: ufs.ac.za
  • Email: info@ufs.ac.za
  • Students: 37,000

Application Dates

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

Application Fees

2027 intake R 250.00

Faculties

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of the Humanities

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Faculty of Theology and Religion

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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