• Each prospective student must complete only one online application. On the online application, the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice regarding what you wish to study. All applicants should fill in both a first and second choice on the online application.
• Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number(EMPLID).
• Receiving a student number (EMPLID) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of Pretoria yet. Admission is a separate process that your application undergoes after being evaluated by the relevant faculty.
• It is in your best interest to complete your online application. The University of Pretoria does not make use of representatives, agents, or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at your own risk. You must provide your email and postal addresses to enable the University of Pretoria to communicate with you directly.
• For the application for Distance Education admission (Faculty of Education) please visit the “Distance Education ” web page before you apply. Different rules are applicable.
• It is important to note that should you wish to study the selection programs BSc(Arch)(Architecture) or BSc(Int)(Interior Architecture), you must indicate them as your first choice on your application, or you will not be considered for these programs. It is also recommended to indicate the other selection programs as your first choice on the online application.

To Apply Online Click >> Online Application System instructions

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Residence/Tuition University of Pretoria Fees 2025-2026

Tuition and residence fees For more information on tuition and residence fees, go to www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding. Fee quotation: Please go to https://www.up.ac.za/student-fees/article/2735970/quotations to get an estimation of the study fees for the programme/s that you are interested in.

•  Family discount: When two or more dependent children of the same family are registered simultaneously at the University of Pretoria, they may apply for a rebate on tuition fees.
• The 2.5% discount: If the student account is paid in full (ie 100%) by 30 April, a 2.5% discount is applicable.
• Initial payment: This payment is not an additional amount payable, but the first payment towards the tuition fees.
• Residence reservation fee: This fee will be payable within 30 days after placement in a UP residence. For residence room fees, go to www.up.ac.za/accommodation.
• Fees paid by bursaries: Students must submit written proof from the sponsor of the bursary awarded to them before registration, otherwise they are responsible for the initial payment. The final decision regarding the acceptance of a bursary letter rests with the University.
• How and where to pay: Cashiers are available on all our campuses from Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00. For EFT and credit card payments, please allow at least 5 working days for the payment to reflect on your student account. Application For University Of Pretoria 2025-2026

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