University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) is a multi-faculty research-intensive university with campuses across Pretoria. Founded in 1908, it is one of South Africa's largest contact universities known for its strong research output and comprehensive programme offerings.

About UP

  • Province: Gauteng
  • Website: up.ac.za
  • Email: ssc@up.ac.za
  • Students: 50,000

Application Dates

2027 Undergraduate 2026-04-01 – 2026-06-30

Application Fees

2027 intake R 300.00

Faculties

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Faculty of Theology and Religion

Faculty of Veterinary Science

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
  • Life Orientation excluded from APS in some faculties (Health Sciences, NAS, EBIT). Included in Humanities and Education.

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