University of Fort Hare (UFH) Opening Application Date 2027
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has confirmed that Friday, 1 May 2026 will be the official opening date for 2027 applications, when the online application portal will be activated. This opening date applies to all prospective students, regardless of their country of origin or the program they wish to apply for.
In this article, you will learn when to apply, how to complete the online application form, whether you are a first-time applicant or continuing an old application, and when the portal will close for the 2027 academic year.
What You Need to Apply
To apply for any program at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), you will need different documents depending on whether you are a first-time student or an old applicant:
1. First-Time Students
- A completed application form via the UFH online portal.
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts and certificates.
- Proof of identification (ID or passport for international students).
- Any additional program-specific requirements (e.g., portfolios for arts programs or CVs for certain postgraduate courses).
2. Old Applicants (Returning or Previous Applicants)
- Your UFH student/application number.
- Updated academic records, if applicable.
- Confirmation of previous application status, especially if you were previously deferred or not admitted.
- Any new supporting documents required for the program you are reapplying to.
Having these documents ready before the portal opens on 1 May 2026 will ensure a smooth and timely application process.
UFH University Application Deadlines 2027
The University of Fort Hare sets application deadlines to ensure smooth processing and timely selection for admission. All applications, including supporting documents, must be submitted by the relevant deadline:
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: All undergraduate courses
- Sunday, November 30, 2026: All UFH Postgraduate programs.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Do I have to pay a fee to study at UFH?
All applicants who wish to study at the University of Fort Hare are required to pay a non-refundable application fee before their application will be considered. The usual fee is R120, and it must be paid at the time the application form is submitted
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How to Apply to the University of Fort Hare Online for Admission in 2027
Prospective applicants must follow the steps outlined below to submit an application form. A step must not be skipped for any reason. To apply to the UFH, you must complete all of the steps outlined below:
- Go to UFH Official website at www.ufh.ac.za
- Click on Apply Now
- Select “NO” for the first two questions, then enter your personal details (contact, email, and address).
- Review and accept the terms and conditions.
- Check your email for your student number and temporary PIN (which can be changed).
- Log in using your student number and PIN.
- Download the prospectus to check academic requirements.
- Choose a program that fits your qualifications. (Select at least 3 study courses)
- Pay the application fee of R120 online or offline and upload the payment receipt.
- Complete all required fields.
- Scan and upload the following required documents (each file must be under 5MB and in supported formats).
- Proof of payment for the application fee
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 mid-year or June examination results (or certified copy of your National Certificate)
- Signed Guardian Consent form (if under 18 years old)
- Save each document before proceeding to avoid data loss.
- Click “Submit Application” to finalize your application
UFH Contact Details
Alice Campus
- 1 King Williams Town Road
- Private Bag X1314
- Alice
- 5700
- Tel: +27 (0)40 602 2441
Bhisho Campus
- O. Box 1153
- Independence Avenue
- Bhisho, King Williams Town
- Tel: +27 (0)40 608 3460
East London Campus
- O. Box 7426,
- 50 Church Street
- East London
- 5200
- Tel: +27 (0)43 704 7105
For more information, visit the official website here.