UP Online Application 2025-2026
UP Online Application 2025-2026
Applications for study at the University of Pretoria are fully online. Application for admission to undergraduate study programs for both South African and international citizens closes on specific dates in the year preceding the year of study. Check the list of closing dates below to ensure you submit your application on time.
To use the System you will need internet access, as well as an email address that you can access regularly because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt. The System is intended for use by new prospective students submitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.
To use the System you will need the following:
- Internet access
- an email address that you can access regularly because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.
UP Online Application Date
Applications for study at the University of Pretoria in 2025 are fully online and will open up on 2 April 2024. The application portal closes on the following dates:
- Faculty of Veterinary Science: 31 May
- All other faculties: 30 June
UP Online Application Fee
Application fees are waived for students who apply for studies at the University of Pretoria if their household income is lower than or equal to R150 000 per annum. Online applicants must upload proof of income in STEP 12 of the online application process. This will serve as proof of payment, to allow you to verify and apply your form.
Application Fee: When you submit your study application, you will need to pay an application fee of R300 (30 US Dollars) for 2025.
Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
- UP applications open on 1 March of the year preceding the year of study.
- Each prospective student must complete only one online application. On the online application, the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice in terms of 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.
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Contact UP
Postal Address:
- University of Pretoria
- Private Bag x 20
- Hatfield 0028
Location:
GIBS | Groenkloof | Hatfield Hillcrest | Mamelodi | Onderstepoort | Prinshof.
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