UP 2026 Application Guide: Requirements, Deadlines & Courses

If you’re planning to apply for a diploma, higher certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at the University of Pretoria, this article provides all the essential information to help you submit a successful application. The University will soon open applications for the 2026 academic year, so it’s wise to start preparing well in advance.

University of Pretoria Admission 2026 Intake

The University of Pretoria (UP), situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, is a prestigious institution recognized for its strong academic standards and wide array of programs. With nine faculties, UP provides a broad selection of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Its commitment to education and research makes it a key contributor to South Africa’s academic and developmental progress.

University of Pretoria 2026 Applications: Key Dates & Deadlines

Applications for admission to the University of Pretoria for the 2026 intake open on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at www.up.ac.za. To be considered, applicants must submit their applications and supporting documents by the following deadlines:

31 May 2025 for Veterinary Science programmes
30 June 2025 for all other programmes

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

Below are the courses offered at the University of Pretoria.

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

BAdmin Public Management and International Relations
BCom (Accounting Sciences)
BCom 3-year programme
BCom 4-year programme
BCom Agribusiness Management
BCom Business Management
BCom Economics
BCom Econometrics
BCom Financial Management Sciences
BCom Human Resource Management
BCom Informatics – Information Systems
BCom Investment Management
BCom Law
BCom Marketing Management
BCom Supply Chain Management
BCom Statistics

Faculty of Education

AdvDip in School Leadership and Management (Distance Education)
AdvDip in Visual Impairment Studies (Distance Education)
BEd (Early Childhood Care and Education)
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching)
Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT

Bachelor of Information Science Multimedia [BIS]
Bachelor of Information Science Publishing [BIS]
Bachelor of Information Technology [BIT] Information Systems
Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning [BTRP]
BEng (Chemical Engineering) 5-year programme
BEng (Computer Engineering) 4-year programme
BEng (Electrical Engineering) 5-year programme
BEng (Mechanical Engineering) 5-year programme
BSc Architecture
BSc Computer Science
BSc Quantity Surveying
BSc Real Estate

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice [BCMP]
Bachelor of Dental Surgery [BChD]
Bachelor of Dietetics [BDietetics]
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [MBChB]
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences [BNurs]
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene [BOH]
Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPhysio]
Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics [BRad in Diagnostics]
Bachelor of Sports Science [BSportSci]

Faculty of Humanities

BA Audiology
BA Fine Arts (4-year programme)
BA Information Design
BA Languages
BA Law
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BA Speech-Language Pathology
BA Visual Studies
Bachelor of Drama
Bachelor of Music
BPolSci International Studies
BSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Sciences) Heritage and Cultural Tourism
BSocSci Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies

Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Laws [LLB]

Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Consumer Science Clothing Retail Management [BConSci]
BSc (Food Management) Culinary Science
BSc (Food Management) Nutrition
BSc (Geography) Geography and Environmental Science
BSc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
BSc Biochemistry
BSc Environmental and Engineering Geology
BSc Human Genetics
BSc Mathematical Statistics
BSc Meteorology
BSc Plant Science
BSc specialising in Chemistry (4-year programme)
BSc specialising in Human Physiology (4-year programme)
BScAgric Animal Science
BScAgric specialising in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences (5-year programme)

Faculty of Veterinary Science

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing [BVetNurs]
Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences [BVSc]

UP Admission Requirements For 2026 Intake

Each course at the University of Pretoria has its own specific entry requirements. To assist you, below are the minimum entry requirements for admission into Degree, Diploma and Higher certificate

Higher Certificate

NCV Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training

Diploma

NCV Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training
At least 40% in three (3) Fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution
At least 50% in the three (3) compulsory Vocational subjects
Must meet the minimum requirements of the higher education institution

Bachelor Degree

NCV Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training
At least 50% in three (3) Fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution
At least 60% in four (4) compulsory Vocational subjects*
Must meet the minimum requirements of the higher education institution

In addition to the above, you must satisfy the following requirements:

A Certificate of Complete Exemption or Foreign Conditional Exemption obtainable from USAf
The University of Pretoria no longer use the NBT results for admission

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

Documents Required for UP 2026 Applications

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

Postgraduate Documents Required

Identity Document
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Original Proof of payment of the application fee
Matric Certificate
SAQA clearance certificate (foreign student)
Academic Record, including proof that the Certificate of Conduct has been requested from the previous University / University of Technology / Technikon if you had registered at another institution

Undergraduate Documents Required

Identity Document
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Original Proof of payment of the application fee
Grade 11 Final Results and Term 1 Grade 12 Results (If you are currently doing matric)
Matric Certificate
SAQA clearance certificate (all undergrad nursing students)
Academic Record, including proof that the Certificate of Conduct has been requested from the previous University / University of Technology / Technikon if you had registered at another institution

Transfer

A certified academic record
A certificate of conduct

Steps to Successfully Apply for the University of Pretoria 2026 Intake

To complete and submit your online application, ensure that you have:

Filled out the entire online application form.
Uploaded all required supporting documents in .pdf format.
Paid the application fee via credit card or uploaded proof of payment for a bank deposit made to Standard Bank (Account Number: 012602604).
Clicked the “Apply” button—if this step is not completed, your application remains unsubmitted

University of Pretoria Online Application Process

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

Use Mozilla Firefox or Chrome
Ensure you have stable internet
Visit www.up.ac.za
Click on “Apply Online.”
From the drop-down menu, select “Start a New Application.”
Accept the privacy notice by clicking OK.
Ensure that all special characters are correctly entered.
Provide your personal details in the required fields.
Carefully enter the characters shown in the security code field.
Click on the “Go” tab to proceed.
Read the application confirmation page and disclaimer carefully—keep this page for reference.
Complete the required fields in the drop-down sections.
Click OK to confirm your details.
Verify and finalize your application, then click “Continue.”
You will receive a student ID and temporary password via email—ensure you use an active email address.
Use your ID number and password to log in by following the link provided in the email.
If desired, create a new password for future access.
Click “Save and Next” to continue.
Review and edit your application summary page before proceeding.
Begin your online application and ensure all required fields are completed.
Upload the necessary documents in the correct format.
Pay the non-refundable application fee into the university’s official account.
- When submitting your application, a non-refundable application fee of R300 (approximately 30 US Dollars) is required. This fee must be paid into the university’s official account to complete your application process.

UP Accommodation Applications 2026

University of Pretoria provides campus housing and residence facilities to new students upon successful course registration. Applications must be submitted online and not directly at the residences.

Placement takes place on an ongoing basis as application forms are received and processed until all the residences are full. Thus, the sooner a student applies, the better the chances of securing a place in a residence.
NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm acceptance before being admitted into a residence.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
To apply for the UP residence, You are required to indicate on the 2026 application form
No additional form is required.

UP Contact Details for 2026 Applications

If you need assistance with your University of Pretoria 2026 application, use the contact details below:

Postal Address:

University of Pretoria
Private Bag x 20
Hatfield
0028
Contact Centre – Telephone: 012 420 3111
Contact Centre – Email: ssc@up.ac.za

For more information, visit the official website here.

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