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University of Limpopo 2026 Application Now Open

If you’re considering applying for a diploma, higher certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at University of Limpopo, this guide contains all the crucial details to help you navigate the application process successfully. Applications for the 2026 academic year will open on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, so it’s best to begin your preparations early.

University of Limpopo 2026 Application Deadlines

The University of Limpopo application period for both domestic and international admissions for the 2026 academic year will begin on 1 April 2025. To ensure your application is processed, please submit all required documents and fees by the following deadlines:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB): September 30, 2025
All Other Undergraduate Programs: October 30, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: October 31, 2025

List of Courses offered at UL for the 2026 academic intake year

Below are the faculties and their respective courses offered at the University of Limpopo.

Faculty of Management & Law

Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy – Extended
Bachelor of Administration
Bachelor of Administration in Local Government
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
Bachelor of Development in Planning and Management
Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration – HAD01 – Public Administration
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management – HCMB02 – Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management – HCMC02 – Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics – HCMD02 – Economics
Bachelor of Development Honours in Planning & Management
Bachelor of Laws

Faculty of Science & Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Studies
Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours
Bachelor of Science Honours
Bachelor of Arts Honours (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, and Statistics)
- Biological Sciences
  - Animal Biology
  - Plant Biology
  - Biodiversity of Invertebrates
  - Plant Taxonomy & South African Flora
  - Biodiversity of Vertebrates
  - Plant Metabolism & Stress
  - Ecology
  - Ethnobotany & Plant Ecology
  - Conservation
  - Genetics
  - Plant Physiology
  - Growth and Reproduction
- Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences)
- Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) Extended
- Bachelor of Science (Geology) – Chemistry

Faculty of Humanities

Advanced Certificate in Education – Mathematics (ACEM)
Advanced Certificate in Education – Science (ACES)
Advanced Certificate in Education – Grade R (ACEGR)
Advanced Certificate in Education – Learners with Barriers to Learning and Education – Remedial Education (ACERE)
Advanced Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training (ACEABE)
Advanced Certificate in Education – Life Orientation (ACELO)
Advanced Certificate in Education – Integrating Values and Human Rights in Education (ACEHRE)
Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE)
Bachelor of Education Senior Phase and FET (BEDSPF)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed Hons)
BA (Performing Arts Stream)
BA (Translation and Linguistics Stream)
BA (Languages Stream)
BACEMS (Contemporary English Language and Multilingual Studies)
BACOMM (Communication Studies)
BINF (Information Studies)
BAMDST (Media Studies)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts | B.A. (BAA01)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Nursing Sciences
Optometry
Pharmacy
Public Health
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Medicine
Surgery
O&G, Women’s Health
Paediatrics & Child Health
Family Medicine
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Pathology

UL Admission Requirements For 2026 Intake

Prospective students who wish to enrol in any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo should meet the following requirements:

Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3).
Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.
Prospective students will take National Benchmarking Tests at the University of Limpopo

N.B.: Download the 2026 UL prospectus to explore all entry requirements. Click Here to download it

Documents Required for UL 2026 Applications

All prospective students are required by the University of Limpopo to submit the following documents as part of the application process:

Your ID (if you are a South African citizen)
Proof of English proficiency
Final Grade 11 results (with school’s stamp if you’re still in Grade 12)
Academic record (if you’re currently at another institution)
USAF accreditation (for international students, from the examination board)
Passport (for international students)
Guardian/parent’s ID or passport (if you’re under 18)
National Senior Certificate (if you’ve already matriculated)
South Africa’s Medical Aid cover
Student Visa (for international students)
Conditional exemption application (via mbsaf.3.za for foreign or mature age exemptions)
Application fee (as specified)

How to Apply at UL 2026

Follow the guidelines and steps below to apply to the University of Limpopo for admission 2026

Go to www.ul.ac.za
Select Online Applications.
Agree to POPI Act
Click the “Next Button” to proceed.
List all relatives and payment-responsible parties’ full names.
Enter your address and phone number.
Select your qualification type (e.g., undergraduate or postgraduate).
Enter your last school leaving certificate number and matriculation/Grade 12 year.
Fill in all required fields, including personal and academic details.
Enter the name of your most recent high school.
Choose at least 3 study courses.
Upload all supporting documents.
Double-check all entered details for accuracy.
Confirm accuracy and submit your application.
Pay the non-refundable application fee and upload proof of payment.

UL Accommodation Applications 2026

The application system allows students to apply for university accommodation. If you need a place in a university residence, make sure to indicate this on your application. Please be aware that spaces in the university of Limpopo residences are limited, and admission to the university does not guarantee accommodation. Residence placements are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the university is not obligated to provide a residence spot.

University of Limpopo Financial Aid

As a first-year student at the University of Limpopo, if you have achieved strong results in your Grade 12 final exams, you may qualify for a merit bursary when pursuing your first degree. For students who do not meet the requirements for the automatic bursary, it is recommended to apply for external bursaries, such as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).