Ufs Undergraduate Prospectus 2023 - Edition 2

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2 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023
4 Disclaimer
6 Message: Rector and Vice-Chancellor -Prof Francis Petersen
9 Bloemfontein, the heart of the Free State
11 Bloemfontein Campus
11 Qwaqwa Campus
12 South Campus
12 Why is the University of the Free State your best choice?
15 Faculty-specific admission requirements:
18 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
19 Faculty of Education
22 Faculty of Health Sciences
24 Faculty of Law
24 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
33 Faculty of the Humanities
35 Faculty of Theology and Religion
36 Alternative access to higher-education studies

38 Are you a Bright Spark?
40 Application and Admission to the UFS
47 International Students
52 Secure financial aid (bursaries) for your studies
56 Secure financial aid (bursaries) for your studies
57 Central Academic Advising Office (Centre for Teaching and Learning)
58 Compulsory National Benchmark Tests (NBT)
60 Student Fees 2023
61 Fees payable
61 Payments prior to registration
61 Estimated programme costs
63 Accommodation costs
64 Kovsielife
67 Student Affairs
68 Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support (CUADS)
69 Student life programmes
69 Arts and Culture
70 Career Services
71 Kovsie ACT
72 Student Leadership Development
73 Student Counselling and Development
75 Student Media
75 Student associations
76 Student communities
82 On-campus residences
82 Co-ed residences
82 Day residences
83 Housing and Residence Affairs – your home away from home
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83 Application for residence accommodation

83 Placement policy
83 Off-campus accredited accommodation
84 KovsieSport
86 Liabilities
87 Glossary
88 Quick Reference: Important contact numbers for Bloemfontein and South Campus
90 Quick Reference: Important contact numbers for Qwaqwa Campus
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DISCLAIMER – IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kindly take note that this prospectus is aimed at prospective undergraduate students wishing to apply for a place
at the University of the Free State (UFS) and who wish to start their studies at the UFS during the 2023 academic
year. The prospectus accordingly describes and outlines the programmes and services offered by the UFS, as well as
the minimum admission requirements for each programme, but must be read together with the policies, rules, and
regulations of the UFS (as may be amended from time to time). In order to be considered for selection in a programme,
an applicant is required to comply with the programme’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the total AP
score (APS), subject-specific requirements (as determined per programme), and the faculty/department’s specific
requirements. However, due to limited space, fulfilling all the minimum entry (admission) requirements does not
guarantee acceptance to study at the UFS, or entrance into any particular programme offered by the UFS.
The UFS makes every effort to ensure that the information provided in this prospectus is accurate and up to date at the
time of going to press. However, it may be necessary for the UFS to make some changes to the information presented
in the prospectus following publication – for example, where it is necessary to reflect changes in policy, practice, or
theory, or if an accrediting body necessitates requirements to be amended. Furthermore, certain programmes may
only be offered if there is a sufficient number of applicants.
The UFS undertakes to implement all reasonable steps to provide the services (including, but not limited to, the
presentation of the programmes) described in the prospectus. It does not, however, guarantee the provision of such
services or the presentation of any or all programmes described herein. Should circumstances beyond the control of
the UFS interfere with its ability to provide the services or presentation of any programme described herein, the UFS
undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption to the services.
Furthermore, the UFS reserves its right to make amendments to admission requirements if and when necessary. It
reserves the right to withdraw, wholly or in part, the delivery of programmes. Applicants for, and students in affected
programmes will be informed in advance of the commencement of their studies for the academic year concerned.

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MESSAGE:
At the University of the Free State (UFS), we inspire excellence
and transform lives through quality, impact, and care. This is
what we stand for, and what we believe in.
My vision is … to cultivate a university that embraces

diversity, inclusivity, and academic excellence. I want you to
feel welcome and safe when you enter our learning and living
space – a place where you can realise your social and academic
dreams. We offer you an experience that provides a balanced
foundation for whatever the future demands, ranging from
academics, to sport, art, cultural activities, and a range of
student associations to choose from.
We have grown … into a recognised university since 1904,

GE T CO N N EC TED with scholars who influence local and global growth. Our alumni
excel in business, sports, arts, culture, and in many other areas.
You too, can develop and expand your potential within our
seven faculties, covering the entire range from undergraduate
degrees and diplomas to doctoral and postdoctoral degrees.
Meet and learn … from some of the finest academic

intellectuals, while improving your skills with the help of our
Centre for Teaching and Learning – including tutorials and
academic writing services. Many other services offered by
our Student Affairs, such as student leadership development
programmes, career services, student health and wellness
programmes, and student counselling, will make your time with
us memorable.
Our scholars … thrive with our support. Our number of

researchers with ratings from the National Research Foundation
(NRF) almost doubled in the past few years, and our Vice-
Chancellor’s Prestige Scholars Programme (PSP) helps selected
scholars on their pathway to professorship – you can become
one of them.
First-year students … are welcomed through our

Gateway First-Year Orientation Programme. We will
help you find your way around campus, make sure you
are registered, refer you to academic advising, career
counselling, and other support services on campus.
Come and enjoy … a supportive, caring, enjoyable,

and intellectually invigorating environment where
academic excellence and human embrace are at
the core of what we do. We have great goals and
aspirations for your success as a future graduate,
trailblazer, and leader in the world.
Pick a bright future with us.

Prof Francis Petersen
Rector and Vice-Chancellor, University of the
Free State
PROF FRANCIS PETERSEN

RECTOR AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
BOODSKAP: MOLAETSA:
By die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) inspireer ons Yunivesithing ya Freistata (UFS), re kgothalletsa bokgabane/
uitnemendheid en verander ons lewens. Dit is wat ons voorstaan boipabolo, mme re fetola maphelo. Sena ke seo re se emelang,
en waarin ons glo. hape ke seo re dumelang ho sona.
My visie is … om ’n universiteit te bou wat diversiteit, Pono ya ka ke … ho bopa Yunivesithi e ananelang ho se tshwane
inklusiwiteit en akademiese uitnemendheid aangryp. Ek wil ha rona, e kenyelletsang bohle le e ipabolang thutong. Ke batla o
hê dat jy welkom en veilig sal voel wanneer jy ons leer- en ikutlwe o amohelehile hape o bolokehile ha o kena sebakeng sa
leefruimte betree – ’n plek waar jy jou sosiale en akademiese rona sa thuto le sa ho phela – sebaka seo ho sona o ka kgonang
drome kan verwesenlik. Ons bied aan jou ’n ervaring wat ’n ho fihlella ditabatabelo tsa hao tsa bophelo le tsa thuto. Re o fa
gebalanseerde grondslag verskaf vir wat die toekoms ook al van boiphihlelo bo fanang ka motheo o tsitsitseng/lekaneng bakeng
jou vereis – van akademie tot sport, kuns, kultuurbedrywighede sa ntho efe kapa efe e hlokahalang bakeng sa bokamoso, ho
en ’n verskeidenheid studenteverenigings om van te kies. tloha ho tsa thuto, ho ya ho tsa dipapadi, bonono, mesebetsi ya
setso, le mekgatlo e itseng ya baithuti eo o ka kgethang ho yona.
Ons het gegroei … tot ’n erkende universiteit sedert 1904,
met navorsers wat plaaslike en internasionale groei beïnvloed. Re hodile … ho ba Yunivesithi e tsebahalang ho tloha ka 1904,
Ons alumni blink uit in die sakewêreld, sport, die kunste, kultuur ka baithuti ba nang le kgahlamelo kgolong ya tsa selehae le
en op baie ander gebiede. Jy kan ook groei en jou potensiaal lefatsheng ka bophara. Baithuti ba rona ba mehleng ba tswa
ontwikkel binne ons sewe fakulteite wat die hele spektrum pele ho tsa kgwebo, dipapadi, bonono, setso, le dikarolong tse
dek – van voorgraadse kwalifikasies en diplomas tot nagraadse ding tse ngata. Le wena, o ka hodisa le ho eketsa bokgoni ba hao
kwalifikasies. ka hara difakhalthi tsa rona tse supileng, tse akaretsang dikarolo
kaofela ho tloha ho dikri tsa baithuti ba so kang ba fumana dikri
Ontmoet en leer … van sommige van die beste akademiese ya pele le diploma, ho ya ho dikri tsa bongaka le tse tlang ka
intellektuele, terwyl jy jou vaardighede met behulp van ons mora tsa bongaka.
Sentrum vir Onderrig en Leer verbeter – wat studieklasse
en akademiese skryfdienste insluit. Talle ander dienste Kopanang mme le ithute … ho tswa ho ba bang ba bahlalefi ba
wat deur ons Studentesake aangebied word, byvoorbeeld baholo dithutong, ka yona nako eo le ntse le ntlafatsa tsebo
studenteleierskap-ontwikkelingsprogramme, loopbaandienste, ya lona ka thuso ya Lefapha la rona la ho Ruta le ho Ithuta
studentegesondheid- en welstandprogramme, asook (Centre for Teaching and Learning) - ho kenyelletswa dithuto
studentevoorligting, sal jou tyd saam met ons onvergeetlik tse kenelletseng le ditshebeletso tsa thuto ya ho ngola. Ho na le
maak. ditshebeletso tse ding tse ngata tse tswang karolong ya Ditaba
tsa baithuti (Student Affairs), jwalo ka ya tsa ntshetsopele ya
Ons navorsers … floreer met ons ondersteuning. Ons diprogreme/diprograma tsa ketapele ya baithuti, ditshebeletso
navorsers met graderings van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting tsa kgetho ya mosebetsi, diprogreme/diprograma tsa baithuti
(NNS) het oor die afgelope paar jaar bykans verdubbel, en ons tsa Bophelo bo botle le ho itlhokomela (health and wellness),
Visekanselier se Prestige-program vir Jong Navorsers (PSP) help le boeletsi ba baithuti; di tla etsa hore nako ya lona le rona e
uitgesoekte navorsers op hulle pad na professorskap – jy kan hopolehe.
een van hulle word.
Baithuti ba rona … ba atleha ka tshehetso ya rona. Palo ya
Eerstejaarstudente … word verwelkom deur ons Gateway- bafuputsi ba rona ka dipalopalo tse tswang ho National Research
oriënteringsprogram vir Eerstejaars. Ons sal jou help om jou Foundation (NRF) e batlile e menahana habedi, mme progreme/
weg op die kampus te vind, seker te maak dat jy geregistreer is, programa ya tlhompho ya motlatsa-mokanseliri (Vice-
en jou na akademiese advisering, beroepsvoorligting en ander Chancellor’s Prestige Scholars Programme (PSP) e thusa baithuti
steundienste op die kampus verwys. ba kgethilweng leetong la bona la thuto ho ba diprofesara – o ka
ba e mong wa bona.
Kom geniet … ’n ondersteunende, vriendelike, aangename
en intellektueel verfrissende omgewing waar akademiese Baithuti ba selemo sa pele … ba amohelwa ka progreme/
uitnemendheid en die aanvaarding van mense die kern vorm programa ya rona ya thuto ya Gateway ya baithuti ba selemo
van wat ons doen. Ons het uitnemende doelwitte en oogmerke sa pele. Re tla le thusa ho fumana tsela ya lona khempaseng, re
vir jou sukses as ’n toekomstige gegradueerde, baanbreker en etse bonnete ba hore le ngodisitswe, re le ise ho ba tsa keletso ya
leier in die wêreld. tsa dithuto, boeletsi ba tsa kgetho ya mesebetsi, le ditshebeletso
tse ding tsa tshehetso khempaseng.
Kies ’n blink toekoms saam met ons.
Prof Francis Petersen Tlohong le tlo natefelwa … ke tikoloho e nang le tshehetso, ho
Rektor en Visekanselier, Universiteit van die Vrystaat kgathallwa, ho natefelwa, le ho matlafatswa, moo boipabolo
thutong le kamohelo ya batho e leng karolo ya bohlokwa ho seo
re se etsang. Re na le ditoro tse kgolo le maikemisetso bakeng
sa katleho ya hao jwalo ka serutehi sa hosane, mmulakgoro, le
moetapele lefatsheng.
Kgetha bokamoso bo tjhabileng le rona.

Moprofesa Francis Petersen
Morektoro le molatsa-mokanseliri, Yunivesithing ya Freistata
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At the University of the Free State (UFS),
we inspire excellence and transform lives.
This is what we stand for, and what we believe in.
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BLOEMFONTEIN
The University of the Free State is situated in Bloemfontein
– the centre of South Africa. Bloemfontein is part of the
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State, and
serves as the capital of the province, as well as the Judicial
Capital of South Africa.
This beautiful city is also known as the ‘City of Roses’, due

to the many roses that bloom all around the city during
summer. However, Bloemfontein’s true beauty lies in its
people. Residents are known to be exceptionally generous
and friendly. Considering the city’s affordability, you can
hardly imagine a more ideal study destination! You will be
welcomed in a lovely setting, without spending a fortune
on living and recreation.
Bloemfontein is big enough to provide you with all the

services you need, but also small enough to maintain a
peaceful study atmosphere, with much of the natural,
architectural, and historical legacy of central South Africa
interwoven into this modern, developing city. The UFS is
very fortunate to call Bloemfontein our home.
This lively city, with the heart, caring character, and

tranquillity of a big town, is the economic, educational,
and medical-care hub for a vast inland area of South
Africa. We trust that our city, with its fascinating mix
of diversity and tradition, will charm you as a student
of the University of the Free State. We look forward to
welcoming you!
29.1084° S, 26.1804° E
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GET CONNEC TED
The UFS in numbers
faculties 34 822
total
undergraduate
Established in
1904
students
6 403
total
postgraduate
2 581
students
total 1 888
127
departments
permanent distance-learning where academic
staﬀ students, 41 675 staﬀ have been
South Campus total students appointed
8 606
graduates per
1 156
locations of international
teaching annum students

BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS
Visit our Bloemfontein Campus:
205 Nelson Mandela Drive | Park West | Bloemfontein | www.ufs.ac.za | T: +27 51 401 9111
The Bloemfontein Campus dates back to 1904, making our university one of the oldest higher-education institutions in the country.
The Main Building, and other buildings of historic and architectural importance, portrays the calm though vibrant atmosphere
appropriate to an academic institution of more than 117 years old.
It is a vast campus where staff and students are encouraged to walk while enjoying the beautiful buildings, parks, lawns, artwork,
and other facilities. Every effort has been made to make the campus user- and experience-friendly, including braille-guided areas
for blind students, and additional ramps and elevators for students with disabilities.
When on the campus, stop and rest under one of the shady trees. You will find that many of the benches represent artwork by
Azwifarwi Ragimana, a famous South African artist. Walk through the Thakaneng Bridge and the Student Centre where you will find
a range of takeaway shops, KovsieFM – the campus radio station, stationery and bookshops. The swanky KovsieGear shop offers
visitors and students exciting Kovsie merchandise.
Our Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa Campuses are immaculately maintained and provide a safe and secure environment.
Through an active programme of sports, cultural, and social events, our students are also given the opportunity to develop into
competent and compassionate future leaders.
Student accommodation is very popular, and our residences are within walking distance of all facilities. Our Bloemfontein Campus
is regarded as one of the most integrated campuses in South Africa, with a very diverse group of students.
The campus is situated in one of the main roads passing through Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Drive, and is within walking distance
of shopping centres, schools, and other places of interest.
QWAQWA CAMPUS
Visit our Qwaqwa Campus:
Kestell Road | Phuthaditjhaba | www.ufs.ac.za | T: +27 58 718 5000
Situated in the scenic sandstone mountains of Phuthaditjhaba in the Eastern Free State, our Qwaqwa Campus attracts students
from across the continent, with the majority from the Eastern Free State and western KwaZulu-Natal.
This campus offers programmes in the Faculties of the Humanities, Education, Economic and Management Sciences, as well as
Natural and Agricultural Sciences, with postgraduate teaching in various centres of excellence. Our main consideration is that
the learning programmes, research, academic interventions, and community service-learning opportunities are socially and
educationally responsive to the region. The on-campus research hubs produce valuable knowledge, much of which has a local
focus.
With the influx of postgraduate students from around the globe, the Qwaqwa Campus is probably the fastest-growing rural
campus in South Africa. To address the recent growth spurt, existing buildings were renovated, the infrastructure updated, and
new buildings added. The huge investment in infrastructure makes it one of the best-equipped rural campuses, with a spacious
layout, modern lecture theatres, and comfortable residences.
Various male, female, and day residences accommodate students’ living, learning, and social needs, with floodlit stadia, athletic
tracks, and netball and basketball courts catering for sports talent and aspirations.
At the UFS we Inspire Excellence &

Transform Lives through Quality, Impact, and Care.
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SOUTH CAMPUS
Visit our South Campus:
OR Tambo Street | Bloemfontein | www.ufs.ac.za | T: +27 51 401 9111
Nestled in the hills overlooking the vibrant city of Bloemfontein, lies the South Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS).
The facilities can accommodate up to 4 000 students and include lecture rooms, an auditorium, a library, and an impressive
administration building.
Originally established in the 1980s as a satellite campus for Vista University, it was incorporated into the UFS in 2004. Ever since
its incorporation, the UFS tailored the South Campus to play a significant role in the economy of the region, the enhancement of its
people, as well as being the hub for distance-learning programmes offered by the institution.
One of the main roles of the campus is to draw new students from lower levels of education who would previously not have been
able to obtain higher education. The South Campus offers programmes for students to gain access to Further Education and Training
(FET) and Higher Education (HE) levels. These programmes enable learners to ultimately enter the mainstream curriculum after
completing preparation courses. By offering this opportunity, the UFS ensures that students – who might otherwise have fallen by
the wayside – get to develop to their full potential and realise their dreams.
In addition, the South Campus also serves as the pivotal centre to more than 6 000 long-distance learners. These students are not
able to study on campus due to a variety of factors, such as their geographical location, financial constraints, or having to complete
their degrees on a part-time basis because of job commitments. The influx of long-distance learners account for the South Campus
being the fastest growing of the UFS campuses.
On-campus students receive intensive small-group instruction, which has been proven to be a highly successful method of tuition.
Distance education is accomplished through online technology and broadcasting mediums.
WHY IS THE UFS YOUR

BEST CHOICE ?
The University of the Free State creates opportunities and
growth through leading learning and teaching, focused
research, and impactful engagement with society. We
offer world-class benefits to all individuals.
U The UFS
What makes us special is that our students are holistically

supported to achieve some of the highest success rates
B Builds,
in the country and that they are highly employable.
What’s more, we produce research with industry and U Unleashes, and

social impact and real-world application.
Our culture promotes equity, ubuntu, and accountability. N Nurtures
We address challenges and issues as they emerge, and

we deal with them openly in a way that promotes social
justice and human rights.
T Talent 2B
Situated in the heart of South Africa, our character

of caring and diversity translates into an outstanding U Unique
university experience.

FEWMOREREASONS
Application to study at the UFS is FREE!
We are INVESTED in SUCCESS and that is why our graduates are HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER and
TRAILBLAZING INDUSTRY LEADERS.
Not only will you receive excellent THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ACADEMIC TRAINING AT A VERY
AFFORDABLE PRICE, but you can expect to study at a medium-sized university where ACADEMIC
STANDARDS STILL MATTER.
At the UFS we ACTIVELY EMBRACE transformation, diversity, and inclusivity. PEOPLE ARE THE
HEARTBEAT of the institution; therefore, social justice and human-rights projects will always be a
priority.
The UFS is LOCATED IN CENTRAL South Africa and therefore easily accessible from anywhere in the
country.
Faculties and buildings are not scattered across town. All academic and social activities are confined
to ONE CAMPUS SPACE.
Our teaching and social environments create a space where everyone feels a SENSE OF BELONGING,
whether it is on our Bloemfontein Campus, our South Campus in the southern parts of Bloemfontein,
or our Qwaqwa Campus in the picturesque Phuthaditjhaba. The three campuses offer different spaces
where you can fit in with ease. It is a VIBRANT, SAFE, and RELAXED environment.
A culture of KINDNESS, RESPECT, and CHARACTER is what you can expect.
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problem-solver, and a leader,
YOU ARE HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE.
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FACULTY-SPECIFIC
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
We have seven different faculties, each with its own specific admission requirements for undergraduate programmes. Within the
faculties, different undergraduate programmes may also have additional and/or different admission requirements – especially the
selection courses. Make sure that you are aware of the requirements for the programme that you want to study.
Theology
and Natural and
Education
Religion Agricultural
Sciences
The
faculties
are Health
Sciences
Economic and
Management
Sciences The
Humanities
Law
Notes:
Pay attention to the following important information:
Abbreviations:
• All admission requirements apply to first-year students in
From this point forward, we will use these 2023. Admission requirements are applicable ONLY to first-year
abbreviations instead of the full terms: undergraduate studies in 2023.
NSC: National Senior Certificate • Consult the faculty booklet available at www.ufs.ac.za/prospective
or the faculty manager for all the compulsory and elective modules
AP: Admission Point (where applicable) for the programme you are interested in.
BC: Bloemfontein Campus • If you are a senior student, consult the following for admission
QC: Qwaqwa Campus requirements: head of department | lecturer | faculty rulebooks.
SC: South Campus in Bloemfontein • All admission requirements are subject to change without prior
notification.
HC: Higher Certificate
• Unless stated otherwise, a level 4 (50%) is required for English Home
AL: Academic Literacy Test (NBT) Language or English First Additional Language.
QL: Quantitative Literacy Test (NBT) • Refer to Important Closing Dates for selection courses. Applications
for all other non-selection programmes close on 30 September 2022.
MT: Mathematics Test (NBT)
N/A: Not Applicable EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMMES

Prospective students who have applied for studies in 2023, but do not
meet the admission requirements for the mainstream programme with
their final Grade 12 results, will be placed on the Extended Curriculum
Programme (ECP). Placement is not guaranteed and is subject to
availability of space. The better your NSC results, the better your chance
of being admitted to study at the UFS.
Important: To be considered for placement The ECP is designed to equip students, who do not meet the minimum
admission requirements, with the necessary competencies to be
in the ECP, prospective students must apply successful in their studies. Academic support and skills development are
for the mainstream programmes. integrated with regular academic work.

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FACULTY OF
ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Against the background of our mission to be a dynamic, innovative, and quality-driven faculty, the Faculty of Economic and
Management Sciences covers a diverse academic spectrum – from public and private sector management to specialised training
for accountants on undergraduate level – aiming to provide relevant, market-driven capacity and competence through, inter alia,
research.
You can obtain first-degree qualifications in one of three teaching programmes: Private Sector Management, Public Sector
Management, and Accountancy. These qualifications aim to develop your intellectual skills through scientific teaching and learning
so that you will be thoroughly prepared for various careers in the broad field of Economics and Management. Furthermore, the
faculty offers successful international programmes for both staff and students.
Enquiries: Faculty Manager +27 51 401 2173 | EMSadvice@ufs.ac.za
Note: The admission requirements as indicated below are guidelines. Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/intended
programme of study does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available in each programme. Final selection and admission are subject to
the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

Private Sector Management: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Compulsory
Programme AP English Mathematics Campus
Plan Code NBT
BCom BC630000 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC

BCom with specialisation in Economics BC630020 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Investment Management and Banking BC630021 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Business and Financial Analytics BC638080 34 4 (50%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Marketing BC630010 28 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC

BCom with specialisation in Business Management BC630012 28 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Human Resource Management BC630030 28 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom (Law) BC637070 33 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Public Sector Management: Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
Academic
Programme AP English Compulsory NBT Campus
Plan Code
BAdmin BC634040 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Training of Accountants: Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) and BCom (Accounting) (BCom (Acc))
Academic
Programme AP English Mathematics Compulsory NBT Campus
Plan Code
BAcc BC636060 34 4 (50%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
The BAcc degree is aimed at those aspiring to be chartered accountants (SA).
Students must pass the EFIN1614 module in order to continue with the EFIN1624 module and the BAcc programme in the second semester. If a
student fails to do so, he/she will be converted to the BCom (Accounting) programme in the second semester.
BCom (Accounting) BC635050 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC

The BCom (Accounting) degree is aimed at the general accountancy professions (including SAIPA, ACCA, and CIMA).
Students who complete the BCom (Accounting) degree and still wish to pursue the chartered accountancy route, will first have to complete the
PGDip (GA) or BComHons (Acc) – whereafter they will be eligible to register for the PGDip (CA) or BAcc Honours.

QWAQWA CAMPUS
Enquiries: Faculty Officer: +27 58 718 5289 | emsqqc@ufs.ac.za
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE QWAQWA CAMPUS:
Academic
Plan Code
BCom with specialisation in General Management QC630001 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT QC
BAdmin QC634040 28 4 (50%) N/A AL, QL QC
FACULTY OF
EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education educates teachers in several disciplines. Our primary focus is to prepare you as pre-service teachers for your work in
schools, ensuring that you have a strong disciplinary base for your professional work. In our undergraduate Bachelor of Education degree (offered
in Pre-school/Foundation, Intermediate, and FET phases), you are prepared to be teachers in primary and secondary schools. The key teaching and
learning principle of the programme is reflection, with an emphasis on instructing prospective teachers about teaching as opposed to teaching
them only how to teach. Against this background, the faculty offers creative teaching and learning practices, illuminating broader citizenship and
professional values. Our students are mentored to value scholarship, professional competence, and ethical practice.
Enquiries – Bloemfontein Campus:

Programme Coordinators
BEd Foundation Phase: Dr Zukiswa Nhase: +27 51 401 9180 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za | nhaseZ@ufs.ac.za
BEd Intermediate Phase (Natural Sciences and Technology Education): Ms Zaynab Mobara: +27 51 401 2204 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za MobaraZ@ufs.ac.za
BEd Intermediate Phase (Social Sciences and Language Education): Dr Olubenga Ige: +27 51 401 9742 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za | IgeOA@ufs.ac.za
BEd Senior and FET Phase (Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology Education) Dr Moeketsi Tlali: +27 51 401 7756 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za | TlaliMR@ufs.ac.za
BEd Senior and FET Phase (Social Sciences and Technology Education) Dr Sekanse Ntsala: +27 51 401 3124 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za | NtsalaSA@ufs.ac.za
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dr Annemie Grobler: +27 51 401 3742 | GroblerA@ufs.ac.za | BloemfonteinPGCE@ufs.ac.za
General enquiries: +27 51 401 2245 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
Faculty Manager: Lambert Makhalemele: +27 51 401 7891 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za | MakhalemeleML@ufs.ac.za
Enquiries – Qwaqwa Campus:

Assistant Dean: Dr Cias Tsotetsi: +27 58 718 5003
BEd Foundation Phase: Ms Hadio Motaung: +27 58 718 5470 | MosiaHR@ufs.ac.za
BEd Intermediate Phase: Dr Bekithemba Dube: +27 58 718 5498 | DubeB@ufs.ac.za
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dr Henry Nichols: +27 58 718 5070 | NicholsHJ@ufs.ac.za | QwaqwaPGCE@ufs.ac.za
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS AND THE QWAQWA CAMPUS
Bachelor of Education (BEd): four years
Academic Compulsory
Programme AP English Campus
Plan Code NBT
BC735152 BC
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) 30 4 (50%) AL, QL
QC735152 QC
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with specialisation in Life Skills and Social BC735758 BC
30 4 (50%) AL, QL
Science Teaching QC735758 QC
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with specialisation in Mathematics, Natural BC735759 BC
30 4 (50%) AL, QL
Sciences, and Technology Teaching QC735759 QC
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Phase Teaching) (FET BC736364 BC
30 4 (50%) AL, QL
subject combination) QC736364 QC
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Engineering
Academic Physical Life Compulsory
Programme AP English Mathematics Graphics and Campus
Plan Code Sciences Sciences NBT
Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Foundation Phase
Foundation Phase Teaching

with specialisation in BC735101 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL BC
Afrikaans Home Language
QC735103 BC
with specialisation in 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL
BC735103 QC
Sesotho Home Language
with specialisation in IsiZulu QC735105 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL QC
Home Language
Foundation Phase
Teaching with specialisation BC735152 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL BC
in English Home Language
Engineering
Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Intermediate Phase
Intermediate Phase
Teaching with specialisation
in Mathematics, Natural BC735791 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A AL, QL BC
Sciences, Technology, and
Afrikaans Home Language
Intermediate Phase
in Mathematics, Natural
BC735785 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A AL, QL BC
Sciences and Technology,
and Afrikaans First
Additional Language
Intermediate Phase
in Life Skills, Social BC7357581 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL BC
Sciences, and Afrikaans
First Additional Language
Intermediate Phase
in Mathematics, Natural BC735786 BC
30 4(50%) 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A AL, QL
Sciences and Technology, QC735786 QC
and Sesotho Home
Language
Intermediate Phase
in Life Skills and Social QC735758 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL QC
Sciences Teaching, and
IsiZulu Home Language
Intermediate Phase
BC735782 BC
in Life Skills, Social 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL
QC735782 QC
Sciences, and Sesotho
Home Language
Intermediate Phase
in Mathematics, Natural
QC735759 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A AL, QL QC
Sciences and Technology
Teaching, and IsiZulu Home
Language

Engineering
Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Senior and FET Phase
Senior Phase and Further
Education and Training
BC736101 BC
Teaching with specialisation 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL
QC736101 QC
in Accounting and Business
Studies (EMS)
BC736364 BC
Teaching with specialisation 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL
QC736364 QC
in Business Management and
Accounting (EMS)
Teaching with specialisation in BC736301 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A 4 (50%) N/A AL, QL BC
Technology and Engineering
Graphics and Design
Education and Training BC736305 BC
30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) N/A N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL
Teaching with specialisation in QC736305 QC
Life Sciences and Mathematics
BC736306 BC
Teaching with specialisation 30 4(50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL
QC736306 QC
in Life Sciences and Physical
Sciences
QC736402 30 4 (50%) N/A N/A N/A N/A AL, QL QC
in Sesotho Home Language
and English First Additional
Language
in IsiZulu Home Language
and English First Additional
Language **
Teaching with specialisation QC736313 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) N/A N/A AL, QL QC
in Mathematics and Physical
Sciences
Teaching with specialisation in
History and Life Orientation
Notes:
• Language areas of specialisation: English AND Afrikaans (Home or First Additional Language) OR Sesotho (Home or First Additional
Language) OR isiZulu (Home or First Additional Language).
• **isiZulu is only offered on the Qwaqwa Campus.
• Additional admission requirements apply to the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information
Systems, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music, and Sesotho. Contact the relevant faculty.
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FACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
The School of Clinical Medicine, School of Pathology, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Nursing, and the School of Health
and Rehabilitation Sciences are proud to offer you opportunities to obtain excellent qualifications in healthcare. Students in the
Faculty of Health Sciences are highly motivated, compassionate individuals whose academic knowledge and clinical expertise are
developed through innovative teaching and learning modes that include simulated as well as clinical-skills development. Graduates
of our faculty are in high demand at healthcare institutions and have a positive impact on the provision of quality healthcare
nationally.
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE ONLY PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

School of Clinical Medicine, School of Pathology, School of Biomedical Sciences
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: +27 51 401 3739/7513 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za
Academic Life Physical Subject to Compulsory

Programme AP English Mathematics
Plan Code Sciences Sciences Selection NBT
Bachelor of Medical Science with
specialisation in Radiation Science BC831000 30 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
(BMedSc)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of

BC834100 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
Surgery (MB ChB)
Notes:
• Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School of Clinical Medicine is 31 May 2022.
• If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements
that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: +27 51 401 3739/7513/7517 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za
Academic Life Physical Subject to Compulsory

Plan Code Sciences Sciences Selection NBT
Bachelor of Optometry
BC841300 33 5 (60%) 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BOptom
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

BC842000 33 5 (60%) 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BSc (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics*

BC846000 33 5 (60%) 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BSc (Dietetics)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy*

BC843100 33 5 (60%) 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BOccTher
Proof of a visit to an occupational therapy practice must accompany your application form for studies in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
Bachelor of Biokinetics*
BC844000 33 5 (60%) 4 (50%) 4 (50%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BBiok
Bachelor of Sport Coaching

BC834000 30 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL
BSportCoach

Notes:
• *Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required.

• Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 May
2022:
• BSc (Physiotherapy)
• BOptom
• BOccTher
• Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 July 2022:
• BSc (Dietetics)
• BSportCoach
• BBiok
• If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements
that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.
School of Nursing
Enquiries: June Klopper: +27 51 401 2361/2813 | klopper1@ufs.ac.za
Academic Mathematical Life Physical Subject to Compulsory

Plan Code Literacy Sciences Sciences Selection NBT
Bachelor of Nursing BC849000 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
Notes:
• Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required.

• Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.
• Closing date for applications is 31 July 2022.
Ensuring QUALITY EDUCATION and an

outstanding university experience
are how we CARE for our students.
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FACULTY OF
LAW
The Faculty of Law is among the best in the country. Its location in the judicial capital, Bloemfontein, exposes students to the
practice of law in both the lower and higher divisions of the courts. Close ties with the profession allow the faculty to share the
expertise of judges and legal practitioners with students. The faculty is proud of its high academic standards and its commitment
to the constant improvement of its programmes.
The Faculty of Law is committed to excellence in teaching and to delivering eminent jurists. Legal education will open doors to a
wide variety of career opportunities, including the advocates’ profession, attorneys’ profession, legal advising, labour consulting,
prosecuting, magistrates’ profession, academia, as well as positions in the insurance and banking industries.
The faculty is recognised for outstanding research and is also involved with community projects in which the UFS Law Clinic and
specialised centres in the faculty play a major role.
The faculty enjoys close ties with several international law schools and law faculties, especially in Australia, Britain, Europe, and the
USA. The faculty offers the LLB programme through residential learning.
Enquiries: William Awusi: +27 51 401 2735 | law@ufs.ac.za
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ONLY ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:
Academic Mathematical Compulsory

Plan Code Literacy NBT
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – four years BC340000 33 6 (70%) 4 (50%) 6 (70%) AL, QL
Note: Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required.
FACULTY OF
NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is a vibrant faculty attracting both national and international students due to
its stimulating curriculum and exciting research agenda. We are an engaged faculty whose interactions with its community are
integrated with research and teaching.
The faculty offers exciting and relevant programmes in the following broad areas of training and research:
• Natural Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences
• Building Sciences
The faculty offers both Bachelor’s and Bachelor of Science degrees. Furthermore, the faculty offers programmes on all three of the
UFS campuses, i.e., the Bloemfontein Campus, South Campus in Bloemfontein, and the Qwaqwa Campus in the Eastern Free State.
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc

The Bachelor’s Degree (B) makes provision for The Bachelor of Science (BSc) makes provision
Agriculture) makes provision for five fields of
four fields of study, namely: for six fields of study, namely:
study, namely:
• Biological Sciences
• Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences
• Architecture • Building Sciences
• Plant Breeding
• Agricultural Sciences • Chemical and Physical Sciences
• Plant Pathology
• Consumer Sciences • Geosciences
• Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences
• Computer Information Systems • Computer Science and Informatics
• Agricultural Economics
• Mathematical Sciences

Enquiries:
Visit: www.ufs.ac.za/natagri
Elfrieda van den Berg: +27 51 401 2531 | vdberge@ufs.ac.za (Marketing Manager)
In addition to the standard admission requirements for degree study, as a first-year student, you are expected to:
• have a minimum AP of 32 for all BSc programmes, except programmes in Geology;

• have a performance level of 5 (60%) in Mathematics, unless stated otherwise; and
• have both Life Sciences and Physical Sciences on Level 5 (60%) for all BSc programmes, unless stated otherwise.
For more information, visit www.ufs.ac.za/natagri and click on ‘Rulebook (or visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/natagri/faculty-of-
natural-and-agricultural-sciences-home/academic-information/yearbooks )’ or contact any of the staff members indicated at
the respective programmes.
NATURAL SCIENCES
Here, we constantly shift the frontiers of knowledge through fundamental research, innovation, and new technology development
in support of our efforts to stay in step with the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our expertise in the Natural Sciences
includes Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Sciences, Geography, Geology,
Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Informatics, and Consumer Science.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in the following programmes (three years):
Biological Sciences
Enquiries: Programme Directors:

Genetics, Behavioural Genetics: Dr Gerda Marx: +27 51 401 3974 | geneticspd@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /genetics
Botany, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Plant Health Ecology: Prof Botma Visser: +27 51 401 3278 | visserb@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /plant
Zoology, Entomology: Dr Candice Jansen van Rensburg: +27 51 401 9357 | jvrensc@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /ze
Biochemistry: Dr Frans O’Neill: +27 51 401 7553 | oneillfh@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /mb
Microbiology: Prof Koos Albertyn: +27 51 401 2223 | albertynj@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /mb
Forensic Sciences: Dr Karen Ehlers: +27 51 401 3978 | ehlersk@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/genetics
Academic Life Physical Compulsory

BSc majoring in Biochemistry and Botany BC431920 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Biochemistry and
BC431927 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Entomology
BSc majoring in Biochemistry and Genetics BC431931 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BC431939 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Microbiology
BSc majoring in Biochemistry and Statistics BC431946 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Biochemistry and Zoology BC431949 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BC431980 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Physiology
BSc majoring in Botany and Entomology BC432027 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Botany and Genetics BC432031 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Botany and Microbiology BC432039 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Botany and Plant Breeding BC432041 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Botany and Plant Pathology BC432042 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Botany and Zoology BC432049 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Plant Health Ecology BC432082 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Entomology and Genetics BC432731 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Entomology and
BC432739 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Microbiology
BSc majoring in Entomology and Zoology BC432749 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
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BSc majoring in Behavioural Genetics BC433118 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Genetics and Microbiology BC433139 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Genetics and Physiology BC433180 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Genetics and Zoology BC433149 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Microbiology and Statistics BC433946 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Microbiology and Zoology BC433949 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Rangeland and Wildlife

BC433689 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Ecology
BSc majoring in Forensic Sciences* BC433031 34 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
*Admission to BSc majoring in Forensic Sciences is subject to selection. A minimum AP of 34 is required, with a cumulative AP score of at least 17
for Mathematics, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. NBT results will be used for selection and admission purposes. No person with a criminal
record will be admitted to this programme.
Chemistry and Physics
Enquiries:
Programme Director: Prof Johan Venter: +27 51 401 3336 | venterja@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/chemistry |
www.ufs.ac.za/physics

BSc majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry BC432119 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Chemistry and Microbiology BC432139 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Chemistry and Physics BC432140 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Chemistry and Botany BC432120 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Physics and Agrometeorology BC434012 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Physics and Astrophysics BC434017 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Physics and Engineering Subjects BC434026 30 4 (50%) 6 (70%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Note: If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit a limited number of students based on
academic excellence in the second year.
Sustainable Food Systems and Development
Enquiries: Programme Director: Dr Ismari van der Merwe: +27 51 401 2598 | ivdmerwe@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/sfsd

Bachelor of Consumer Science BC430123 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) N/A N/A AL, QL BC
Note: Mathematical Literacy on Level 5 (60%) will also be accepted.

Geography
Enquiries: Programme Director: Eldalize Kruger: +27 51 401 2185 | krugere@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/geography

BSc majoring in Geography

BC433312 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Agrometeorology*
*For BSc majoring in Geography and Agrometeorology, either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences on Level 5 (60%) will be accepted, WITH
Mathematics on Level 5 (60%).
BC433362 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
and Environmental Science
and Geographical Information BC433369 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Systems
BC433346 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Statistics*
*For BSc majoring in Geography and Statistics, either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences on Level 5 (60%) will be accepted, WITH Mathematics on
Level 5 (60%).
Geology
Enquiries: Programme Director: Justine Magson: +27 51 401 2373 | markramj1@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/geology
Academic Physical Compulsory

Programme AP English Mathematics Selection Campus
Plan Code Sciences NBT
BSc majoring in Geology and Chemistry BC433521 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Environmental Geology BC433528 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Geochemistry BC433532 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Geology and Geography BC433533 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Geology BC433535 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Geology and Physics BC433540 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Notes:
• The selection process is based on academic performance.

• Closing date for applications is 30 September 2022.
• We only select 80 students. You will be notified of the outcome as soon as we receive your matric results.
Computer Science and Informatics:

Enquiries: Programme Director: Jaco Marais: +27 51 401 2929/2754 | maraisj@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/csi
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc [Information Technology])

BSc (Information Technology) majoring in Computer

BC432221 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Science and Chemistry
BC432240 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Science and Physics
BC432238 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Science and Mathematics
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BSc (Information Technology) majoring in Data Science BC432295 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BC432255 32 4 (50%) 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Science and Business Management*
* If you enrol for Mathematics as part of the BSc (IT) majoring in Computer Science and Business Management programme, Mathematics on Level 5
(60%) is required.
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCompInfoSys)
Enquiries: Programme Director: Jaco Marais: +27 51 401 2929/2754 | maraisj@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/csi

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
BC430156 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
(BCompInfoSys)
Mathematical Sciences
Enquiries:
Programme Directors:
Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science: Dr Christiaan Venter: +27 51 401 2320 | venterc@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /mam
Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Applied Statistics: Dr Michael von Maltitz: +27 51 401 2609 | vmaltitzmj@ufs.ac.za
www.ufs.ac.za /msas
Academic Physical
Plan Code Sciences
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Applied
BC433816 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Mathematics
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Chemistry BC433821 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Mathematical
BC433837 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Statistics
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Physics BC433840 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Actuarial Science BC431000 34 4 (50%) 6 (70%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
Admission to BSc Actuarial Science is subject to selection. The selection process is based on academic performance. If you are unsuccessful in your
application for Actuarial Science, you may be offered a place in the BSc majoring in Econometrics. A space will be made available to you in the second
year of Actuarial Science if you excel in your Econometrics first year. Closing date for applications is 30 September 2022.
BSc majoring in Climate Sciences BC433712 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Econometrics BC433758 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Mathematical Statistics and
BC433786 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
Psychometrics
BSc majoring in Statistics and Economics BC434658 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Statistics and Psychology BC434686 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) N/A AL, QL, MT BC
We offer opportunities
for you through leading
LEARNING and TEACHING.
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
In terms of Agriculture, the faculty offers a wide variety of specialised programmes that will give you access to careers in agricultural management,
agricultural economics, animal sciences, agrometeorology, agronomy, soil sciences, grassland sciences, wildlife production, plant breeding, plant
pathology, crop production, mixed farming, and irrigation management.
Enquiries:
All Agricultural programmes:
Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences: Dr Elmarie van der Watt: +27 51 401 2713 | vdwatte@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /scc
Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences: Dr Mike Fair: +27 51 401 9056 | fairmd@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /animal
Agricultural Economics: Elrich Jacobs: +27 51 401 3726 | jacobses@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /agricecon
Sustainable Food Systems and Development: Dr Ismari van der Merwe: +27 51 401 2598 | ivdmerwe@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/sfsd

Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgric) in the following majors:
Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
BAgric majoring in Agricultural Extension* BC530147 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC

BAgric majoring in Agricultural Management* BC530152 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAgric majoring in Animal Production Management* BC530101 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAgric majoring in Crop Production Management* BC530102 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAgric majoring in Mixed Farming Management* BC530103 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAgric majoring in Irrigation Management* BC530172 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics BC530111 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Note: * Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in
Agricultural Economics).
BSc majoring in Agricultural Economics – three (3) years
Academic
Plan Code
BSc majoring in Agricultural Economics BC431100 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc (Agriculture): BScAgric
Very important: TWO of either Life Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Physical Sciences WITH Mathematics are required for all BSc
Agriculture programmes, excluding only BSc Agricultural Economics.
Academic Life Physical Agricultural Compulsory

Plan Code Sciences Sciences Sciences NBT
BScAgric majoring in
BC540015 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Animal Science
BC540036 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Grassland Science
BC540089 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Wildlife Science
BC540012 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Agrometeorology
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Academic Life Physical Agricultural Compulsory

Plan Code Sciences Sciences Sciences NBT
BC540013 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Agronomy
BC540044 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Soil Science
BC540041 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Plant Breeding
BC540042 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Plant Pathology
Very important: TWO of either Life Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Physical Sciences WITH Mathematics are required for all BSc
Agricultural programmes, excluding only BSc majoring in Agricultural Economics.
BUILDING SCIENCES
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch):
Enquiries: Programme Director: Kobus du Preez: +27 51 401 2332 | dpreezjl@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za /architecture
The Department of Architecture is underpinned by a critical enquiry into meaningful place-making. The department focuses on the
caring design of the built environment in the following ways:
• RESEARCH – Dedicated undergraduate bachelor’s and postgraduate honours, master’s, and doctoral programmes and

focused research by staff members in architectural history, theory, ethics, and design.
• TEACHING – Formal lectures, interpersonal studio facilitation, vertical studio sessions, construction site visits, annual design
excursions, and visits to architectural practices.
• COMMUNITY SERVICE – The UNESCO-accredited Earth Unit and community service learning.
• PRACTICE – Unconditional validation as a South African Architectural Learning Site, locally by the South African Council for the
Architectural Profession (SACAP), and internationally by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). Associated with the
South African Institute of Architects (SAIA).
• Through the integration of design, construction, theory, and history, we aim to sensitively, critically, and sustainably learn to
provide meaningful places in the South African and international context.
• After completion of their studies, students will be equipped to register through SACAP as architectural draughtspersons,
architectural technologists, senior architectural technologists, or professional architects.
Selection procedure:
Information on the selection process is available on the departmental website: www.ufs.ac.za/architecture; see ‘Academic
Information’.
• You must pass a selection process. Visit www.ufs.ac.za/arch-selection, print the selection form, and submit completed form to
NoReplyArchiSelect@ufs.ac.za before/on 31 July 2022.
• We will notify you of the selection outcome no later than 30 November 2022.
Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
Bachelor of Architecture
BC430114 30 4 (50%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
(BArch)
Note: Closing date for application and the submission of your selection form is 31 July 2022.

BSc (Construction Management), BSc (Quantity Surveying), and BSc (Construction Economics and
Management)
Enquiries:
Quantity Surveying and Construction Management:
Full-time: Cameron Ferreira: +27 51 401 2607 | greylingc2@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/qscm
Compact Learning: Fredrick Simpeh: +27 51 401 2958 | simpehf@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/qscm
The Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management aims to develop, by means of dynamic scientific education,
independent and critical-thinking graduates who will become leaders in their field. Over the past few years, the department has
made significant contributions to the various professions and to the construction industry as a whole. The department maintains
statutory accreditation by the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP), the South African Council
for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), and the South African Council for the Property Valuers
Profession (SACPVP).
FULL-TIME STUDY OPTION:

Enquiries: Cameron Ferreira: +27 51 401 2607 | greylingc2@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/qscm
Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
BSc (Construction Economics and Management)
BC432443 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
(full-time)
VERY IMPORTANT: The full-time option to study a BSc (Construction Economics and Management) programme is applicable to prospective students
who are currently in Grade 12.
COMPACT LEARNING STUDY OPTION:

Enquiries: Fredrick Simpeh: +27 51 401 2958 | simpehf@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/qscm
Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
BSc (Construction Management) (Compact
BC432401 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) Yes N/A BC
Learning)
BSc (Quantity Surveying) (Compact Learning) BC434301 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) Yes N/A BC
VERY IMPORTANT: If you are considering applying for the Compact Learning study options, the following additional admission requirements must
be met:
• Applicants must be at least 23 years of age;
• Applicants must submit /supply proof of full-time employment in the construction industry.
Notes:
• Economics, Business Studies, Accounting, or Physical Sciences on Level 4 (50%) is required.

• Closing date for applications for the programmes offered in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
is 30 September 2022.

NOTE: Students need to pass modules in the first semester of study according to faculty rules and regulations, in order to continue
with studies in the second semester.
Chemistry and Physics
Enquiries: Prof Richard Ocaya: +27 58 718 5301 | ocayaro@ufs.ac.za

BSc majoring in Chemistry and Physics QC432140 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) N/A 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
BSc majoring in Chemistry and Botany QC432120 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
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Geography
Enquiries: Dr Ur Koumba: +27 58 718 5303 | koumbaua@ufs.ac.za

BSc majoring in Geography and
QC433359 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
Environmental Geography
BSc majoring in Geography and Life
QC433365 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
Sciences
BSc majoring in Geography and Tourism QC433392 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) N/A AL, QL, MT QC
Biological Sciences
Enquiries: Dr Ur Koumba: +27 58 718 5303 | koumbaua@ufs.ac.za

BSc majoring in Botany and Life Sciences QC432075 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
BSc majoring in Life Sciences QC437500 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
BSc majoring in Zoology and Life Sciences QC434975 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
Information Technology [BSc (Information Technology)]
Enquiries: Programme Director: Mr Teboho Lesesa: +27 58 718 5235/5121 | lesesat@ufs.ac.za

BSc (Information Technology) majoring
QC432221 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
in Computer Science and Chemistry
QC432240 32 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
in Computer Science and Physics
QC432202 32 4 (50%) 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT QC
in Computer Science and Management
Mathematical Sciences
Enquiries: Programme Director: Mr Teboho Lesesa: +27 58 718 5235/5121 | lesesat@ufs.ac.za

BSc majoring in Mathematics and Chemistry QC433821 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Physics QC433840 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT QC
BSc majoring in Mathematics and Science QC433822 32 4 (50%) 6 (70%) NA AL, QL, MT QC
TRANSFERRING BETWEEN CAMPUSES

Should you consider transferring between the Bloemfontein Campus and the Qwaqwa Campus and between
programmes after a semester of study, you need to consult the Faculty Rulebook available at www.ufs.ac.za/natagri
to identify the programme you would like to transfer to. Additionally, you need to contact the relevant programme
director to enquire about the availability of space and whether you qualify for this programme. Should your transfer be
approved, you will require a letter from the relevant academic programme director and the Assistant Dean BEFORE the
end of the semester preceding the semester when you wish to transfer.

FACULTY OF
THE HUMANITIES
The primary purpose of a Humanities education is to give you access to critical thinking skills, appreciation of literature,
understanding of cultures, the use of power, the mysteries of the mind, the organisation of societies, the complexities of leadership,
the art of communication, and the challenge of change. All of these skills will support you in your future career. A qualification in
the Humanities is therefore well respected all over the world. People with this type of qualification form the backbone of society.
The Faculty of the Humanities offers a great variety of academic options that vary in disciplines, including Languages, the Arts,
Human Sciences, Social Sciences, and Cultural Sciences. This makes it possible for you to compile a degree programme suitable for
your career choice, interests, and aptitudes.
Certain programmes were developed to train you for a specific career, while others equip you with skills needed for various
positions. Today’s ever-changing career world requires various skills that this faculty can equip you with, including language
proficiency, communication skills, creativity, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, computer literacy, and critical thinking.
Enquiries:
Juanita Hlongwane: +27 51 401 3269 | Katlego Mabulana: +27 51 401 2495 | Neo Ravhuhali: +27 51 401 3519
Email: humanities@ufs.ac.za
General: Although the Academic and Quantitative Literacy tests (NBT) are written, only the results of the Academic Literacy test
are used during the registration process.

Diplomas and Higher Certificates

Academic
Plan Code
Higher Certificate in Music Performance*
BC111044 20 4 (50%) N/A BC
HCert (Music Performance) – Subject to selection
*A compulsory audition and musical aptitude test before 30 September 2022 on the chosen instrument or in singing.
Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810 or osm@ufs.ac.za
Diploma in Music**
BC120044 25 4 (50%) N/A BC
Dip (Music) – Subject to selection
**Unisa Grade 5 in principal instrument or voice or equivalent skills; Unisa Grade 3 in Music Theory is advised; A compulsory audition and theory
proficiency test before 30 September 2022. Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810 or osm@ufs.ac.za
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Academic
Plan Code
BA (Language Practice) BC130039 30 5 (60%) AL, QL BC
BA (Governance and Political Transformation) BC130031 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
BA (Integrated Organisational Communication) BC130038 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC

BA (Journalism) BC130035 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
BA (Fine Arts) – Subject to selection* BC140025 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC

*The closing date for the application and the portfolio of creative work and selection form is 30 September 2022.
BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) – Subject to selection* BC130020 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC

*Drama experience at school level is recommended and a compulsory audition and interview will be conducted for selection.
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Academic
Plan Code
BA General (see the majors offered below) BC137000 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
BA majoring in Languages BC137500 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Bachelor of Music – Subject to selection*

BC140544 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
BMus
*Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810 or osm@ufs.ac.za
Requirements: Music Theory Unisa Grade 5 or equivalent; Music Performance Unisa Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory
proficiency test before 30 September 2022.
BA (Music) - Subject to selection* BC130044 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC

*Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810 or osm@ufs.ac.za
Requirements: Music Theory Unisa Grade 5 or equivalent; Music Performance Unisa Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory
proficiency test before 30 September 2022.
Bachelor of Social Work – Subject to selection*

BC140250 30 5 (60%) AL, QL BC
BSW
*Closing date for applications for selection is 31 July 2022.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) makes provision for the following majors:
Major #1 Major #2
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies • Ancient Near Eastern Studies • Political Science
• Philosophy • Philosophy • Criminology
• History • History • Psychology
• Classical Studies • Classical Studies • English
• Art History and Image Studies • Classical Languages • Hebrew
• Linguistics • Art History and Image Studies • Arabic
• Geography* • Sesotho (home language) • French (French for beginners)
• IsiZulu home language • German (beginners or intermediate)
• Afrikaans and Dutch (AFN) • Linguistics
• South African Sign Language • Anthropology
• Sociology
* Students wishing to major in Geography must have passed Mathematics Grade 12 on achievement Level 4 (50%).
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSci)

Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
BSocSci BC138000 30 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
The Bachelor of Social Sciences degree (BSocSci) makes provision to major in any two of the following subject fields:
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Criminology
• Political Science
• Industrial Psychology
Enquiries:
Assistant Dean: Dr JR McDonald: +27 58 718 5436 | mcdonaldjr@ufs.ac.za
Faculty Officer: Mrs Lungile Mohale: +27 58 718 5405 | mohalelp@ufs.ac.za
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Enquiries: Grey Magaiza: +27 58 718 5419 | magaizag@ufs.ac.za

Academic
Plan Code
BA General QC13700 30 4 (50%) AL, QL QC

Bachelor of Community Development (BCommDev)
Academic Compulsory
Plan Code NBT
Bachelor of Community Development (BCommDev) – Subject to selection* QC140400 30 5 (60%) AL, QL QC
* An AP of 30 OR a Diploma in Vocational Skills with a minimum pass rate of Level 4 in English is required. Admission is subject to a selection
process.
Bachelor of Social Sciences: (BSocSci)

Academic
Plan Code
BSocSci QC13800 30 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
FACULTY OF
THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
The faculty is the only institution in central South Africa that offers fully-fledged, all-inclusive theological education to train
students for a professional career in ministry. It offers training in all theological disciplines, starting at undergraduate level. The
faculty embraces values that encourage cultural, gender, and ethnic inclusivity, promote academic and intellectual excellence,
innovation, support, as well as spiritual and ethical integrity. It also strives to establish a sense of community and hospitality within
all the spheres of faculty activities. The Faculty of Theology and Religion delivers a unique national and international contribution to
the development of the church, society, and the academic environment. This is achieved through quality theological education and
specialist research based on dedicated theological teaching and a solid research framework.
Enquiries: Academic Advising Office: +27 51 401 2786 | theology@ufs.ac.za
Academic
Plan Code
Higher Certificate in Theology
BC911000 20 4 (50%) N/A BC
HCert (Theology)
Bachelor of Divinity*
BC940300 28 4 (50%) AL, QL** BC
(BDiv)
A Diploma (360 credits, NQF Exit Level 6) in any
Advanced Diploma in Theology BC21500 BC
field of study.
Notes:
• Admission is subject to selection

• The Bachelor of Divinity is a qualification in Theology that focuses on professional ministry.
• Although the Academic and Quantitative Literacy tests (NBT) are written, only the results of the Academic Literacy test are used
during the registration process.
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ALTERNATIVE Do you have an AP of at least 18? In that case, you can get
access to Higher Certificate study programmes if you meet the
ACCESS TO minimum requirements of the Access Programmes (AP). Higher
Certificate studies include a Higher Certificate in Economic and
Management Sciences and a Higher Certificate in Humanities.
HIGHER- This gateway to education provides you with an opportunity to
access studies in mainstream programmes after the successful
completion of your Higher Certificate.
EDUCATION What are the Access Programmes?
STUDIES We have introduced this programme to assist many deserving
students who do not meet our admission requirements. There
are various study options:
• Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences

(Commerce route)
• Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
(Administration route)
• Higher Certificate in the Humanities (six different options to
choose from)
During your access year, you will get more than just academic
information. We address a wider scope of needs to help
you prepare for higher-education studies. In the Skills and
Competencies in Lifelong Learning course, you will learn skills
to help you with problem-solving, self-assertiveness, and
other generic competencies. An Academic Literacy course will
also improve your academic reading and writing skills.
Who may participate in the programme?

It is an open facility that welcomes all applicants who could not
obtain access to a higher-education institution, including the
University of the Free State.
Application dates
All students: Applications open on 1 July 2022
International students: Applications close on 31 August 2022
SA students: Applications close on 31 August 2022
The programmes are presented in the following regions

(option availability varies for the different regions):
• Bloemfontein South Campus
• Goldfields TVET College at the Moruti House in Welkom
• Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein
• Flavius Mareka TVET College in Sasolburg
• Maluti TVET College, Bethlehem Campus
• Maluti TVET College (Phuthaditjhaba), Kwetlisong Campus
General minimum admission requirements:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate:
Vocational (NCV) Level 4, and an AP of 18.
• Four subjects on Level 3 (40%-49%), excluding Life
Orientation.
• English on Level 3 (40%) for all options.

Faculty-specific Admission Requirements:
Economic and Management Sciences:
• Commerce route study option: Mathematics on Level 3 (40%) or higher.

• Administration route study option: Mathematics is not a requirement to study this option.
• NB: You will not be allowed to change from an Administration to a Commerce programme.
PROGRAMME OPTIONS: (ALTERNATIVE ACCESS TO HIGHER-EDUCATION STUDIES)

• Option availability varies between the different regions.
• The writing of the National Benchmark Tests is not applicable.

Academic
Academic Mathematical
Programme Programme AP English Mathematics
Plan Code Literacy
Code
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
L6100 LC610000 18 3 (40%) 2 (30%) 5 (60%)
(Commerce route study option)
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
L6100 LC614000 18 3 (40%)
(Administration route study option)
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and

L1100 LC111001 18 3 (40%)
Psychology
L1100 LC111002 18 3 (40%)
Sociology
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Psychology and Sociology L1100 LC111003 18 3 (40%)
L1100 LC111004 18 3 (40%)
Anthropology
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Political Science and Psychology L1100 LC111005 18 3 (40%)
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Political Science and Sociology L1100 LC111006 18 3 (40%)
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Criminology and Psychology L1100 LC111008 18 3 (40%)
Modules for each of the Higher Certificates:

Option 1: Option 2:
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences Higher Certificate in Humanities
Mainstream University Modules:

For the Commerce route study option: • Communication Studies and Psychology
• Introduction to Human Resource Management • Communication Studies and Sociology
• Introduction to Individual Differences • Psychology and Sociology
• General Management Skills • Communication Studies and Anthropology
• Business Functions • Political Science and Psychology
• Political Science and Sociology
For the Administration route study option: • Criminology and Psychology
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Introduction to Individual Differences Note: Mainstream University Module combination availability varies
• General Management Skills between the different regions
• Public Administration and Management Theories
Development Modules:
For the Commerce route study option:
• Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning
• General English Literacy Course
• Mathematical Literacy • Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning
• Mathematical Literacy
• General English Literacy Course
For the Administration route study option: • Basic Computer Literacy
• Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning
• General Language course in English
• Mathematical Literacy
Enquiries:
The Programme Director: Ms Tshego Setilo | University Access Programme | South Campus | PO Box 339 | Bloemfontein | 9300.
Email: accessinfo@ufs.ac.za
Ms Nkotseng Mokhosi: T: +27 51 505 1490
Ms Lydia Moilwa T: +27 51 505 1201
Ms Lerato Mosiah: T: +27 51 505 1508
Ms Elsa van Staden: T: +27 51 505 1200
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ARE YOU A BRIGHT
SPARK ?
If you have an AP score of 35 and above, you are a Top Achiever and qualify for a conditional admission offer linked to a merit
bursary of a corresponding value to your AP score. This conditional offer excludes admission to selection programmes.
The Red Box Society is an exclusive society to which just 60 top achievers in the country are invited to belong. The school marketers
issue a Rector’s voucher to the value of R10 000 to encourage a deserving and top-achieving Grade 12 learner with an AP of at least
40, to study at the UFS.
We are looking for bright-eyed learners with the potential to contribute to the generation of new knowledge, achieving the graduate
attributes, and to be ambassadors for the new UFS citizenship. Be on the lookout for our school marketing team.
What is in it for members of the Red Box Society and their schools
?
Apart from the academic merit award/sports bursary for which you automatically qualify, you receive an additional
Rector’s bursary of R10 000.
You receive a Red Box with exciting and swanky UFS merchandise.
We inform your school of your exclusive membership.
If your school has a member of the Red Box Society in its midst, it receives an additional R2 500 sponsorship per Red
Box Society member towards its prize-giving ceremony.
A staff member is dedicated to providing you with premium customised service by assisting with any need or solving
any problem on your behalf, including personal service during registration to ensure a smooth experience.
Terms and Conditions apply.
IT IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE

Great prizes to be won!
2022
The University of the Free State presents the Star of Stars competition. If you are a bright spark, passionate and aspire to inspire,
then Star of Stars is meant for you!
All Grade 12 learners in the Motheo, Lejweleputswa, Xhariep, Thabo Mofutsanyane, and Fezile Dabi districts who are achievers in
academics and leadership, and/or involved in community projects, are invited to enter this once in a lifetime competition. Let your
brightness shine through by entering today.
Applications will be open from 1 April 2022 to 31 August 2022. Please get your application form from your school, one of the
UFS marketers or phone +27 51 401 3000 or email info@ufs.ac.za | ufsmarketing@ufs.ac.za
The Star of Stars winner will be announced during a prestigious gala evening in February 2023.
For more information contact: +27 51 401 3000 | info@ufs.ac.za | ufsmarketing@ufs.ac.za

Kick-start your
studies, because
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
you were born to Only entries
from Quintile 1 to
shine! U naledi. 1. Learners eligible to enter should be in Grade 12 in 2022. 3 schools from the
2. The competition is open to learners in all five districts of the Free State: Motheo, Free State will be
Lejweleputswa, Xhariep, Thabo Mofutsanyane, and Fezile Dabi: accepted.
a. Rural Schools
b. Township Schools
c. Dinaledi Schools
3. Learners must have applied to the University of the Free State (UFS) to study in 2023.
4. All finalists must be available to attend the Star of Stars weekends during the 2022
September school break and at the end of January 2023.
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Enter the prestigious
Matriculant of
the Year Competition
Closing date for entries is 31 July 2022

Contact Linda Greyling at +27 51 401 3384 or greylinl@ufs.ac.za
Niël van der Walt

Winner of the 2021 Matriculant
of the Year Competition
Wesvalia Hoërskool, Klerksdorp
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To become a student at the University of
the Free State, you need to
• apply for two study options – if one option
is a selection programme, we advise you to
choose a non-selection programme as the
second option, because space is limited;
• be finally admitted with your final Grade 12
NSC or IEB results;
• pay the prescribed first payment five (5)
working days prior to registration; and
• register in 2022 before classes start.
Application to
study in 2023
Conditional
and ultimate final
admission to the
programme you
qualify for
Pay the
prescribed first
payment five
working days prior
to registration
Register for
studies in the
programme you
were admitted to
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7 EASY STEPS
In just seven steps you can fulfil your dream of studying at an institution where we transform lives and
inspire excellence through quality, impact, and care:
STEP 1 Apply online. Visit https://apply.ufs.ac.za
Your application is submitted. You will receive a student number and acknowledgement of your
application. If you have not submitted the required documents, you will be requested to do so in order
STEP 2 to finalise your application.
Your application is evaluated by the university. Should your evaluation be positive, you will receive a
conditional offer to study – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SPACE. Selection programmes are excluded.
STEP 3 If you have indicated in your application that you require on-campus residence, you will also receive
correspondence from Housing and Residence Affairs. Note that qualifying for your programme of
choice, does not guarantee admission.
STEP 4 You need to source and secure financial support for your studies.
When the final Grade 12 results are released in January 2022, all applications will be re-evaluated;
STEP 5 should your evaluation be positive, you will receive a final offer. Take note that meeting the minimum
admission requirements for your programme of choice does not guarantee admission.
You have to complete the acceptance process for the offer online within the stipulated timeframe. If you
STEP 6 fail to complete the acceptance process for the offer before the deadline, the offer will be withdrawn,
and you will lose your space. Note that limited spaces are available.
Pay the prescribed first payment before registration. You can move into the residence on campus where
STEP 7 you have been placed, or into off-campus accommodation, and then start your academic activities,
including orientation, academic advice, and registration.
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At the UFS we pledge to assist

and support you through your
application, admission, and
registration processes.
We embrace the values of
quality, impact, and care
through S-H-A-P-E
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APPLICATION TO STUDY IN 2023
IMPORTANT APPLICATION OPENING DATES:
Date Programmes for which applications open
1 April 2022 Applications to study any undergraduate programme offered on the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa Campuses in 2023
1 July 2022 Applications to study any Access Programme (AP) offered on the South Campus and the sub-regions in 2023
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE?

For degree studies at the University of the Free State, we expect that
• you have a NSC or NCV with an endorsement that allows entrance to degree studies (bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent
qualification;
• you meet all the minimum admission requirements for the programme you intend to study. Meeting the minimum admission
requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee admission, as limited spaces are available in
each programme;
• you have a minimum level of 4 (50%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language; and
• you must pass certain school subjects with a minimum level of achievement in order to take a certain university module. For
example, you must get a mark of 70% for Mathematics in Grade 12 if you plan to study BSc majoring in Physics with Engineering
subjects. Please refer to the section on the faculty-specific admission requirements, which also includes the respective
compulsory subjects and achievement levels required per programme.
HOW DO YOU APPLY?

APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE
Visit https://apply.ufs.ac.za. Keep your mobile phone and an active email address ready, as
you require both to access and complete the online application form.
Proceed through all the steps and submit your electronic application. Make sure that
you complete the application form properly, e.g., if you need on-campus residence
accommodation or financial aid, indicate this in the relevant section.
Upload copies of the following in PDF or JPEG format when you apply for undergraduate Start your online
studies: application immediately
by scanning the below QR
• Your ID if you are a South African citizen code or clicking on the
• Your passport if you are an international student button.
• Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18
• Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Grade 12 IEB certificate if you have already matriculated
• Your academic record, only if you are/were a student at another institution of higher
TOUCH GREATNESS.
learning
• USAf accreditation from the examination board for South African universities. Apply
to mb.usaf.ac.za for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption, or mature
age conditional exemption. A Universities South Africa (USAf) Certificate of Exemption is
required if you do not have an Endorsed South African Senior Certificate. If you are eligible
for the certificate, but have not yet applied for it, we will assist you with the process.
Therefore, you can apply before receiving the required certificate. Contact the Office for
International Affairs at +27 51 401 3219 | niemannaja@ufs.ac.za or +27 51 401 9032 | REACH OUT. GET CONNECTED.
tshabalalalal@ufs.ac.za
The online application is quick and easy – no hassle, no fuss! It has an easy and modern design and is mobile-
and tablet-friendly. You can apply using any device. You can expect a quicker response time if you apply online.
Important APPLICATION CLOSING Dates
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If your application is received after the following closing dates, it will not be considered.
Date Selection and non-selection programme/s for which applications close

• MB ChB
• Occupational Therapy
31 May 2022 • Optometry
• Physiotherapy
• Radiation Sciences
• Architecture
• Biokinetics
• Dietetics
31 July 2022
• Nursing
• Social Work
• Sport Coaching
• All Access Programmes on the South Campus and the sub-regions
31 August 2022
• International undergraduate applications
• All non-selection programmes
• Applications from students transferring from other tertiary institutions
• Community Development (Qwaqwa Campus only)
• Construction Economics and Management (Full-time)
• Construction Management (Compact Learning)
• Drama and Theatre Arts
30 September 2022
• Forensic Sciences
• Geology
• Music
• Physics with Engineering Sciences
• Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)
• Fine Arts
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS:

Limited space: Keep in mind that all programmes have limited space available; therefore, you are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. When we process your application for admission, we capture your details onto the UFS databases
– if your details are not available, or if you have omitted it on your application form, you will not be admitted or be able to register.
For this reason, it is very important to complete the application form in full and to stick to the closing dates. Meeting the minimum
admission requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available
in each programme.
National Senior Certificate: If you already have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you must include a copy with your application
form.
Application: Make sure that you complete the application properly and attach all the required documents. An incomplete
application, as well as outstanding documents, will delay your application process. Make sure that you complete the application
form thoroughly, e.g., your personal details, school performance levels, the correct name of the school you are currently attending
or have attended if you have already matriculated, if you need on-campus residence accommodation and/or financial aid, indicate
this in the relevant section.
Transferring students: If you transfer from another tertiary institution, you must include a certificate of conduct and an official
study record from the previous tertiary institution with your application.
International students: If you are from another country, you must attach your certified school-leaving certificate and relevant
diplomas. Universities South Africa (USAf) Certificate of Exemption is required if you do not have an Endorsed South African Senior
Certificate.
• You can apply at the UFS before receiving the exemption certificate from USAf.
• If you are an international student who is currently in Grade 12, the UFS may make a conditional offer based on your final Grade
11 results.
• If you do not have matriculation exemption, the Office for International Affairs will apply for the USAf certificate of exemption.
You will have to pay the prescribed fee before the Office for International Affairs attends to the USAf exemption application.
You must pay and submit the relevant documentation as soon as you receive the final Grade 12 results.
• Please see the section referring to the application and admission requirements for international students.
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ADMISSION TO STUDY AT THE UFS
Academic excellence is what the UFS is about – the higher your AP score, the better your chances of being chosen and finally admitted to study.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee selection and admission, as all
programmes have a limited number of spaces available. Applicants with the highest AP scores are chosen first, and the admission continues until
all spaces have been filled. If you do not meet the minimum admission requirements for your intended/chosen programme of study, you will not
be selected. Consult the faculty-specific admission requirements for all the programmes you qualify for and apply for the two programmes that
best fit your personality, purpose, and passion.
Admission can be a complicated process.

To make it easy to understand, the admission process can be summarised in the following steps:
STEP 1 STEP 3
You complete the This will be followed
application. The online by an email with your
application is the preferred student number and
method of application. login details. Do not
lose your password.
Your student number is
STEP 2 your username. This is
important in tracking STEP 4
your application.
You will receive an Within 30 days of submitting
acknowledgement of your your application, you will
application via email within receive communication from
five working days. That is the university with the status
why your contact details of your application, based on
must be correct. the submitted results that have
been evaluated.
You will be CONDITIONALLY ADMITTED based on your Grade 11 or equivalent results, subject to you meeting all the minimum
requirements for the intended programme of study. Please note that conditional admission is not applicable to all the selection
programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Your FINAL ADMISSION to the programme of your choice will depend on your final Grade 12 results. You will be notified of the
university’s admission decision immediately after your final Grade 12 results have been released by the Department of Education.
Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your contact details on your application form are correct.
CALCULATION OF YOUR ADMISSION POINT NSC Level UFS AP

(AP) SCORE: 7 (90%–100%) 8
7 (80%–89%) 7
It is important that you thoroughly study the admission
6 (70%–79%) 6
requirements of the programmes you are interested in. The
UFS calculates your AP score based on the NSC achievement 5 (60%–69%) 5
scale. An AP score consisting of seven levels is used. Points 4 (50%–59%) 4
will be awarded for six academic subjects (note: no points 3 (40%–49%) 3
will be awarded for achievement levels lower than 30%). One 2 (30%–39%) 2
point is awarded for Life Orientation from achievement Level 5 1 (0%–29%) -
(60%) or higher when calculating your AP score for admission
purposes. To calculate your AP, you can use the following example:
For five (5) academic subjects, you must obtain a level 5 (60%) 5 x 5 = 25
For one (1) further academic subject, you must obtain a level 4 (50%) 1x4= 4
For Life Orientation, a level of 5 (60%) or higher to score 1 point 1x1= 1
UFS overall AP score = 30

CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE
The UFS confirms that all personal information provided in your application form will be treated
confidentially and will not be sold to a third party or used for commercial or related purposes.
The UFS further confirms that your personal information will only be used for purposes relating to your
potential relationship with the UFS as a student, including but not limited to the processing of your
application to study at the UFS, effecting registration at the UFS, and for any communication purposes
related to your application and/or registration to study at the UFS.
STUDENT SERVICE CENTRE

Our friendly agents are ready to assist you with the application, admission, and registration processes. Contact the agents if you
require
• information on the admission requirements for any study programme;

• assistance to complete your application form (online or hard copy); and
• assistance with tracking the status of your application.
Contact: +27 51 401 9111 (Press 1) | E: studentadmin@ufs.ac.za

If you have applied to study a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences, contact +27 51 401 7513 | 7517
E: fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za | Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 666 9191.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS OF

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
nn Closing date for applications from international students for undergraduate studies is 31 August 2022.
nn You must have a VALID study visa endorsed for study at the UFS, and not at any other institution in South
Africa, before you enter South Africa for studies at the UFS.
nn You must be a member of a medical aid registered in terms of the South African Medical Schemes Act,
as required by the South African Immigration Act. Your medical aid MUST be valid for the duration of the
academic year (until 31 December), renewable each year. No travel insurance, hospital plans, or foreign
medical aids will be accepted.
nn A non-refundable annual administrative levy is charged on all international student accounts. This fee is
added to the annual registration fee payable by all students at the UFS.
nn Students from outside the Southern African Development Community (SADC) pay international fees,
which are 50% more per module per year compared to the fees paid by South African students.
nn The UFS cannot offer financial support (bursaries, loans) to international students. It is therefore important
to ensure that you have sufficient financial resources for the planned duration of your studies.
nn A first payment is required before you can register as a UFS student. The Department of Student Finance
will communicate the amount and payment deadline to you.
nn Should you fail to pay your tuition fees in total by 30 June, your registration will be suspended.
nn If you have a scholarship, inform your sponsor of the UFS regulations on registration fees and tuition-fee
payments before you register.
nn A Universities South Africa (USAf) Certificate of Exemption is required if you do not have an Endorsed South
African Senior Certificate. For applicants who are currently in Grade 12, the UFS may make conditional
offers based on the final Grade 11 results. If any other results are available, kindly submit them as well with
your application.
nn If you do not have matriculation exemption, the Office for International Affairs (OIA) will apply for the USAf
certificate of exemption. You will have to pay the prescribed fee before the Office for International Affairs
will attend to the USAf exemption application. You must pay and submit the relevant documentation as
soon as you receive the final Grade 12 results.
nn English is the principal medium of instruction; therefore, you must have an adequate command of the
English language.
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TO ENROL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE AS AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN 2023, YOU
NEED TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
STEP 1 STEP 5
Submit your online application to the UFS at https://apply.ufs. Apply for a police clearance certificate, which must cover
ac.za. Ensure that you include your Universities South Africa either the past 12 months or the entire period since you turned
(USAf) Certificate of Exemption, if available. Please make sure 18, whichever is longer. You need a police clearance certificate
that you capture subjects exactly as stated on your school- from every country where you resided in this period.
leaving report – not percentages.
STEP 6
You need to upload copies of the following documents: Following receipt of the conditional offer to study, you will
receive a visa (undertaking) letter from the UFS OIA. Please
• Your passport or South African identity document contact niemannaja@ufs.ac.za or tshabalalal@ufs.ac.za to
• Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp assist you with this letter.
• If available, your final Grade 12 results with the school’s
stamp STEP 7
• If available, certified copy of your school-leaving certificate
Contact the OIA for individual advice on study visa applications
• If applicable, study record (academic transcript) with a and mandatory South African medical aid. Please contact
certificate of conduct and/or qualification certificate if you niemannaja@ufs.ac.za or tshabalalal@ufs.ac.za for assistance.
have obtained your degree
STEP 8
STEP 2
Obtain mandatory South African medical aid – the OIA (contact
Your application is submitted. You will receive a student details above) can assist you. This is required for you to be able
number and acknowledgement of your application. If you have to obtain a study visa.
not submitted the required documents, you will be requested
to do so to finalise your application. STEP 9
STEP 3 Apply for your study visa. Detailed instructions are included on
p. 51. The OIA will assist you.
Your application and eligibility for a USAf certificate of
conditional exemption, if applicable, are evaluated by the STEP 10
university. Should your evaluation be positive, you will receive a
conditional offer to study – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SPACE. You need to source and secure financial support for your
Selection programmes are excluded. If you have indicated in studies.
your application that you require on-campus residence, you
will also receive correspondence from Housing and Residence STEP 11
Affairs. Note that qualifying for your programme of choice does When your final statement of results is available, it must
not guarantee admission. be submitted to the UFS. Your conditional offer will be re-
evaluated, and you will receive a final admission offer.
STEP 4
Take note that meeting the minimum admission requirements
If you do not yet have a Universities South Africa (USAf) for your programme of choice does not guarantee admission.
Certificate of Conditional Exemption, or are in the process of
applying for one, the UFS OIA will assist you. The office can STEP 12
apply to USAf on your behalf. Once a conditional offer has
been made to you, please liaise with niemannaja@ufs.ac.za You have to complete the acceptance process for the offer
or internationalenquiries@ufs.ac.za for assistance. You will be online within the stipulated timeframe. If you fail to complete
responsible for the payment of the USAf fee. Please note that the acceptance process for the offer before the deadline, the
assistance from the OIA is only available if you apply to the UFS. offer will be withdrawn, and you will lose your space. Note that
Certified copies of the following documents are required: limited space is available.
• proof of payment of the USAf fee made directly to USAf STEP 13

(deposit the amount into the account of the Matriculation
Board at: If you meet the requirements, you will be allowed to register
• Bank: ABSA, Branch: Sunnyside (630345), Account number: conditionally on condition that you finalise the application for
405 903 6917) Matriculation Exemption.
• certified senior/school leaving certificate STEP 14
• certified academic records of UFS discretionary year studies;
• certified copy of South African ID or passport Pay the prescribed first payment before registration. You can
move into the residence on campus where you have been
placed, or into off-campus accommodation, and then start
your academic activities, including orientation, academic
advice, and registration.
The UFS Office for International Affairs (OIA) can assist with the certification of copies of supporting documents.
Please note that documents certified by the South African Police Service are not accepted by USAf.

The UFS uses a conversion table to help us
The percentage in this column is awarded for the symbol or number grade
consider all applications equally. If you are % awarded by SU
presented by the different systems in the shaded areas
an international and/or home-schooled SA NSC South African National Senior Certificate
prospective student, use the conversion table Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education / Namibian
HIGCSE/NSSC HL
below to calculate your AP (admission point). Senior Secondary Certificate Higher Level
The table applies to all examination authorities/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education / General Certficate of
bodies in South Africa and internationally IGCSE/GCSE/NSSC OL/O-Level Gr-11 Secondary Education / Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level
Grade 11
(upload international results as symbols). International General Certificate of Secondary Education / General Certficate of
IGCSE/GCSE/NSSC OL/O-Level Gr-12 Secondary Education / Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level
The conversion table below reflects the Grade 12
minimum admission requirements and is AS-Level Advanced Subsidiary Level
a guideline only. Meeting the minimum A-Level Advanced Level
admission requirements for your chosen/ IB HL International Baccalaureate Higher Level
intended programme of study does not IB SL International Baccalaureate Standard Level
guarantee admission, as limited space is GERMAN SCHOOL Abitur
available in each programme. Final selection is IEB Independent Examination Board
subject to the availability of space, academic SACAI South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute
results, and other admission requirements SC HG Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)
where applicable. SC SG Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)
UFS HG SG NSC / NSS / IEB NSSC / IGCSE / O / GCE AS A IB (SL) IB (HL) German
Formula HIGCSE (HL)
Sym % Sym % Lvl % Lvl % Sym % Sym Sym Lvl Lvl Lvl %
10 A 7
9 B 6
8 A 80 7 90 1 80 C 5 13-15 90 - 100
7 B 70 7 80 2 70 A D 7 4 11-12 80 - 89
6 C 60 A 80 6 70 3 60 A 80 B E 6 3 8-10 70 - 79
5 D 50 B 70 5 60 B 70 C 5 2 7-8 60 - 69
4 E 40 C 60 4 50 *4 50 C 60 D 4 1 5-6 50 - 59
3 F 33 D 50 3 40 E 3 4 40 - 49
2 FF 20 E 40 2 30 2
1 F 33 1
Uganda West Africa

Zambia Zeugnis der
UFS Malawi
School allgemeinen Angola China USA
Formula MSCE Certificate of (WAEC / NECO /
Certificate Hochschulreife Advanced
Education WA A-levels)
Marks Marks West Africa

Sym % Sym % Rating % Marks Sym Sym Marks Marks Sym Sym Rating Sym %
/ 100 / 100 O-levels
8 12-15 80 A 80 90 135 A 1,2
7 10-11 70 B 70 80 120 B 3,4 A 90-100
6 1,2 Dist 8-9 60 1,2 80 18-20 A C 60 1,2 A 70 105 C 5,6 1,2 B+ / A- 85-89
5 3,4 Merit 6-7 50 3,4 70 14-17 B D 50 3,4 B 60 90 3,4 B 80-84
4 5,6 Credit 4-5 40 5,6 60 10-13 C E 40 5,6 C 5,6 C 70-79
3 7,8 50 D 60-69
2
1
* Already confirmed by the Matriculation Board and approved by the Access Committee:
HIGCSE “4” = IGCSE “C” = 60%
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Matriculation exemption
Matriculation exemption is a legal requirement for first-degree study at a South African university. Students who did not pass the
South African Senior Certificate with endorsement are required by law to apply for matriculation exemption from the Matriculation
Board. Prospective international students will receive advice on the necessary type of matriculation exemption; the UFS Office for
International Affairs is available to apply on behalf of prospective international students for certificates of conditional exemption.
Apply to mb.usaf.ac.za for conditional exemption.
The application will only be finalised by the Matriculation Board on receipt of the final matric certificates.
Admission to degree studies at the UFS requires either
• an Endorsed South African Senior Certificate, or

• a Matriculation Exemption Certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board.
For students who prefer to apply to USAf themselves, below is an outline of the process.
Registered UFS students on the South Campus who have completed the Higher Certificate and wish to continue with bachelor’s
degree studies, must also follow these steps to apply for a conditional exemption certificate. Students will need to submit final
school-leaving results to receive conditional or full exemption.
PROCESS FOR CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS:

Step 1
Deposit the amount into the account of the Matriculation Board at:
Bank: ABSA, Branch: Sunnyside (630345), Account number: 405 903 6917
Keep proof of payment
FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FOR OFF-LINE APPLICATION
Step 2
Step 2
Get electronic copies of the following supporting documents:
Get physical copies of the following supporting documents:
• proof of payment
• proof of payment
• certified senior/school-leaving certificate
• certified senior/school-leaving certificate
• certified academic records of UFS discretionary year studies
• certified academic records of UFS discretionary year studies (if applicable)
(if applicable)
• South African ID or passport
• South African ID or passport
Take note that documents can only be certified by:
• Registrar of a South African public university (admission officers)
• South African Embassy, Consulate, High Commission or Trade mission in a foreign country
• Public Notary
NB: Documents certified by the South African Police Service will not be accepted for the issuance of final exemption certificates.
Step 3 Step 3
Follow the link Download the application form at http://mb.usaf.ac.za/online-assessment-
http://mb.usaf.ac.za/online-assessment-and-application/ and and-application/ and email the completed form and supporting documents to:
follow the instructions to complete online application fax@universitiessa.ac.za
Step 4
Courier physical certified copies of the documents to:
Universities SA (Matriculation Board), PO Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
@Kovsie2B
@Kovsie2b
@UFS_Kovsie2B

South African Medical Aid
In terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended and its regulations, any prospective student in the Republic of South
Africa must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998.
Although you might be able to secure a study visa with other types of medical products, whether South African or otherwise,
the University of the Free State only accepts South African medical-aid products. To comply with the regulations, the university
requires a membership certificate as proof of full medical-aid cover with a South African-registered medical-aid scheme for the full
calendar year, until 31 December of that year. (https://www.medicalschemes.com/medicalschemes.aspx)
To avoid unnecessary complications, please make the necessary financial arrangements with the medical-aid provider prior to your
entry into South Africa. Should you rely on a sponsorship, please make sure that you advise your sponsor of this requirement as
soon as you get a sponsorship or acceptance. The required medical-aid cover fee must be paid directly to the medical-aid company,
separate from the tuition fees. Students will not be allowed to register unless they can show a membership certificate as proof
of a valid and comprehensive medical-aid cover for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December); without a clearance
certificate, students cannot register at the institution. Students who are members or dependents of a South African-based parent/
guardian/spousal/work medical aid, are required to present a recent membership certificate for the annual registration. The
membership certificate must reflect active membership for the current year.
Study Visas
If you are a foreign student and wish to study in South Africa,
you can apply for a study visa by completing South African
Home Affairs Form BI-1738. Study visas must be applied for
at VFS Global Centres (https://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/
southafrica/) at various locations in South Africa or at the
nearest South African embassy, mission, or consulate abroad;
prospective students are responsible for the payment of the Office for International Affairs
relevant fees. Study visas for studies at a learning institution
must be valid for the duration of the study.
The Office for International Affairs (OIA) serves as
The following documents must be submitted with the BI-1738 the first port of call for all international students
application (visa application) form: at the UFS, providing assistance and specialised
administrative support. The principal purpose of
• a passport valid for no less than 30 days after intended the OIA is to enable internationalisation at the UFS.
studies It renders strategic advice on internationalisation
• payment of the prescribed administrative fee and supports the international activities of
internal UFS stakeholders. It supports international
• confirmation and proof of payment for a South African partnerships, research internationalisation,
medical aid through a medical scheme registered with the internationalisation-at-home activities, and
SA Council for Medical Schemes; the cover must remain valid student exchanges.
for the duration of the calendar year
The services include, but are not limited to
• letter of offer from the university, stating the duration of the
degree • specialised services for international students,
• letter of undertaking from the university – this letter is and ensuring their compliance with relevant
issued by the Office for International Affairs legislation;
• medical and radiological reports (less than six months old) • facilitation of international partnerships and
advice to internal stakeholders on partnership
• yellow fever vaccination certificate, if relevant processes;
• relevant certificates if married, widowed, divorced, or • providing practical and emotional support for
separated international students;
• details regarding arranged accommodation while in South • structuring co-curricular internationalisation-
Africa at-home activities, such as cultural diversity
• proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and maintenance celebrations;
• a police clearance certificate for the past 12 months or longer • supporting co-curricular internationalisation-
since the age of 18. at-home activities and the social integration of
international students; and
You are advised to submit the documentation as soon as
possible. DO NOT send the documentation to the university. • liaison with various external stakeholders, i.e.,
You should keep a copy of your submission and all receipts government, embassies in South Africa, science
safe. Please note that it can take longer than one month to councils, and funding agencies.
obtain a study visa.
Please note that the holder of a study visa may conduct part-
time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.
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Umoja Buddy Programme
As a first-entering international student, you are invited to join the Umoja Buddy Programme (UBP), coordinated by the OIA. The
UBP is designed to help with the adjustment process by pairing newly admitted international students with current senior students
at the UFS. Students requesting an Umoja ambassador have the chance to start their time here at the UFS with a friend they can
hang out with, and who can help them adjust to campus life. The UBP is a fun and easy way to learn about South African culture,
and it is a great way to share about your own country and culture. The UBP provides both international and local students at the
University of the Free State the opportunity for an enriching cultural exchange and allows both participants to gain a broadened
perspective on the world.
Where can you find the Office for International Affairs?
Our offices are located on the second floor of the Theology Building on the Bloemfontein Campus, and on the second floor of the
Administration Building on the Qwaqwa Campus.
If you need more information, contact the relevant person:

Immigration, Accreditation, Medical Aid, Finances, and Student Administration:
Jeanne Niemann: +27 51 401 3219 | niemannaja@ufs.ac.za
Letlela Tshabalala: +27 51 401 9032 | tshabalalal@ufs.ac.za
Incoming exchange students, Internationalisation@home coordinator:

Bulelwa Malo: +27 51 401 3397 | malob@ufs.ac.za
Matladi Tsoeu: +27 51 401 7207 | tsoeumr@ufs.ac.za
International Office, Qwaqwa Campus:

Kanego Mokgosi: +27 58 718 5115 | mokgosike@ufs.ac.za
FINANCIAL AID
SECURE FINANCIAL AID (BURSARIES) FOR YOUR STUDIES
Enquiries for bursaries: +27 51 401 2207 | 3955

Enquiries for NSFAS: +27 51 401 7731 | 9894 | 7175 | 7125 | 3955 | 2218
Enquiries for merit awards: +27 51 401 9800 | 3603
NSFAS call centre: 08000 67327
Don’t wait till

the last minute!!!
Some bursaries do not pay out immediately, and the delay can cause you stress and anxiety. To
avoid the stress and anxiety about your finances, you are advised to source and secure funds when
you apply for studies at the UFS to support yourself in terms of registration fees, books, meals,
accommodation, transport, etc., while you wait for the bursary to pay out.

The University of the Free State offers the following bursaries for qualifying students:
ACADEMIC MERIT AWARDS FOR

NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
The UFS has increased the academic merit awards for first-year students. You have worked really hard and the UFS values and
acknowledges your effort. You can use your merit award allocation to register. If your merit award is less than the required
registration fee, you will have to pay the balance in order to finalise your registration.
The university reserves the right to amend the regulations and award values and/or conditions applicable to the awarding thereof
without prior notice.
If you qualify for an academic merit award, we will credit your class-fee account with the amount of the award after you register
as a student at the University of the Free State.
NSC level of Achievement level UFS Admission

The following scale is used to allocate awards:
achievement required by UFS Point (AP)
Admission point Award Value 7 (90%-100%) 8 (90%-100%) 8
35-37 R6 000 7 (80%-89%) 7 (80%-89%) 7
38-40 R10 000 6 (70%-79%) 6 (70%-79%) 6
41-43 R15 000 5 (60%-69%) 5 (60%-69%) 5
44+ R20 000 4 (50%-59%) 4 (50%-59%) 4
3 (40%-49%) 3 (40%-49%) 3
The award value is based on the formula used to calculate 2 (30%-39%) 2 (30%-39%) 2
the admission point.
1 (0%-29%) - -
These awards are automatically awarded to new students based on their performance in the final matriculation examination. The
award offer is subject to you meeting the minimum admission requirements in your programme of study and being registered at
the UFS as a first-year student in 2023.
First-year students who initially registered at other higher-education institutions

First-time entering first-year students who initially registered at other higher-education institutions, discontinued their studies,
and then register at the University of the Free State, will not qualify for academic merit awards during their first year of study.
What does this mean? If you transfer to the UFS from another university, you cannot get an academic merit award based on your final Grade 12
results during your first year of study at the UFS.
Interruption of studies
To qualify for an academic merit award, a student must register at the University of the Free State as a student again. If there is an
interruption of more than five (5) years between the last examination (matric or university) and the year in which the award must
be awarded, the student does not qualify for an award.
What does this mean? If you interrupt your studies for more than five (5) years, you will lose the academic merit award.
Discontinuation of study
If a student discontinues his/her course during the year, the award will be recovered pro rata.
What does this mean? If you have an award and stop studying, any credit balance on your UFS class-fee account (up to an amount equal to that
of the award) will be taken away after you have discontinued your studies.
Payment of academic merit award

Students who qualify for an academic merit award will have the awarded amount credited to their tuition-fee account during
registration at the UFS.
What does this mean? You will not get cash; the money will be paid into your student account at the UFS.
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Undertaking
The student undertakes to complete his/her degree studies at this university. If he/she does not complete the course, Council
reserves the right to claim back the entire awarded amount or the part thereof that may already have been paid out. However,
each case will be treated on merit.
An award may be withdrawn at any time if the behaviour, diligence, or progress of the student is found to be unsatisfactory. If the
examination results of a merit-award recipient are such that he/she will have to repeat the studies of a full year/semester, the
award will be regarded as a study loan, and it will have to be paid back.
What does this mean? If you get an academic merit award from the UFS, you can only complete your studies at the UFS. If you don’t complete the
qualification, you may have to pay back all the money, or some of it. It depends on your specific situation. If you do not perform well academically,
or behave badly, you may lose the award.
OCCASIONAL STUDIES
Students who register for occasional studies do not qualify for merit awards based on their academic achievement of the previous
year or academic achievements during their occasional studies.
Terms and conditions apply.
BURSARIES FOR CULTURE, ART, AND LEADERSHIP

New first-year students: prospective students must apply before 30 November 2022 for a bursary for culture, art, and leadership.
The application form is available at www.ufs.ac.za − follow the links: Apply – Financial Aid – Information. You can submit the
completed application form to Mrs J Buitendag, Room N101, George du Toit Admin Building, Bloemfontein Campus, or to buitendagj@
ufs.ac.za
The following persons qualify:

Head boys/girls R1 750
Deputy head boys/girls R1 100
Olympiad winners (national level) R7 300
Olympiad runners-up (2nd place) (national level) R2 440
Olympiad runners-up (places 3-5) (national level) R2 190
Olympiad runners-up (places 6-10) (national level) R1 835
President’s scouts R1 835
Expo winners (Gold) R1 835
Achievements at international level (individual achievements)
Achievements at national level (individual achievements)
In addition to the above-mentioned accomplishments, bursaries can also be awarded based on other cultural, art, and leadership
achievements.
NB: An admission point of 30 is required for the above-mentioned awards.
SPECIAL MERIT BURSARIES FOR SPORT

Bursaries are awarded every year to sportsmen/sportswomen who can contribute towards expanding our proud record in the
field of sport. Applications for these bursaries close on 30 September (1st round) and 30 November (2nd round) each year. The
application form is available at www.ufs.ac.za − follow the links: Apply – Financial Aid – Information. For further information,
contact KovsieSport on +27 51 401 2475 | octobercze@ufs.ac.za
SUNDRY BURSARIES
The university has various bursaries available for general or specific fields of study or in specific departments and faculties. Follow
the link: https://www.ufs.ac.za.kovsielife/unlisted-pages/bursaries/financial-aid for further information, application forms, and
closing dates.
FUNZA LUSHAKA EDUCATION BURSARIES

Funza Lushaka Education bursaries are available for deserving Education students who specialise in scarce education subjects.
Applications usually open on 1 October of the preceding year. The application form is available on www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.
za. Please note that the completed application form, certified copy of ID, and certified results must be submitted to the Bursary
Officer as proof of application. Take note that the decision regarding Funza Lushaka Education applications is only available from
April, therefore you will have to source financial support for books, meals, registration fees, etc., for the interim period. Contact
the Bursary Officer in the Faculty of Education, Nicolene Butler, on +27 51 401 2025 or butlerNM@ufs.ac.za for more information.

ADDITIONAL BURSARY OPTIONS
A lack of funds will prevent you from registering and enjoying the student and academic life. To help you, here are a few alternative
options you may consider:
• https://www.zabursaries.co.za
• https://www.studentroom.co.za>category>bursaries
• https://allbursaries.co.za
• https://the bursaries.com
• https://bursaries-southafrica.co.za
• https://www.careersportal.co.za
• https://www.bursariesportal.co.za
• http://www.sabursaries.com
• http://www.saapplicationforms.com
• http://www.gostudy.mobi
• http://sastudy.co.za
• http://www.tshwaneline.co.za
• http://youtheconomy.co.za/category/students/bursaries/
• http://www.careerhelp.org.za/page/financing-studies/bursary/626576-Bursaries
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)

Financially needy students may apply for financial aid (NSFAS) online at www.NSFAS.org.za. If you experience problems with your
online application, contact the NSFAS call centre at 0800 067 327. If your NSFAS bursary has been approved and allocated by the
Financial Aid Office, you may register without paying the required first payment. Terms and conditions apply.
Important notice: NSFAS does not fund the Access Programmes (AP), as it is a bridging programme. You must fund your own studies
and apply for mainstream studies the following year if you have successfully passed your AP year. NSFAS funding is ONLY applicable
to the Higher Certificates presented via the UFS South Campus.
NB: Only South African citizens qualify for NSFAS funding.
Enquiries for NSFAS: +27 51 401 7731 | 9894 | 7175 | 7125 | 3955 | 2218
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RPL
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
RPL is a flexible learning pathway that refers to the principles
and processes through which the prior knowledge and skills of
a person are made visible, mediated, and rigorously assessed
and moderated. This is for the purposes of alternative access
and admission, recognition and certification, or further learning Inguire/
and development. Apply
As part of the RPL process at the UFS, you may apply for RPL
if you have obtained sufficient prior learning through work,
experience, formal learning, or other appropriate learning
experiences. The RPL office advises and supports candidates
and faculty/departments throughout the process.
Interested in RPL?
Recommendation
RPL for undergraduate studies is only offered on the Qwaqwa for RPL
Campus.
Requirements:
• National Senior Certificate (i.e., Matric / Grade 12)

• Five years’ relevant work experience
• Completed workshops, short courses, and on-the-job Test
training
(assessment)
Enquiries: Qwaqwa Campus: rplqq@ufs.ac.za / +27 58 718 5120 and/or
workshop
General enquiries for RPL:
Bloemfontein Campus: rpl@ufs.ac.za | +27 51 401 7326/7357
Support
Assessment
Admission
recommendation
If succesful-
registration

ACADEMIC ADVISING AT THE UFS
Recruitment
and
“ Advising is a way to connect students
to the campus and help them feel that
someone is looking out for them.
Application
- George Kuh
Journey to success
To complete your registration process, you are required to consult with an academic
adviser. The faculties, in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning
(CTL), have dedicated academic advisers to help you better understand how your
academic aspirations connect with your dream job. To help you along your way, we
offer you three main types of advisers who can support and guide your journey to
Registration academic success:
Faculty/Curriculum Advisers:
• Who are they? Faculty managers, faculty academic advisers, and programme
directors
• How can they help me? They provide curriculum-specific advice and help you
select and define your curriculum and majors (select modules)
Central Advisers:
• Who are they? Advisers at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Orientation • How can they help me? They provide advice to students who have not yet decided
on their final choice of study and help navigate your academic career in relation
to your career dreams. They assist you to decide, commit to, and connect to the
institution in order to get where you want to be.
Peer Advisers:
• Who are they? Student Life peer mentors, Gateway buddies, tutors, etc.
• How can they help me? They help you connect to the campus and understand
how to excel academically and socially.
These academic advisers help you make the right decision in selecting the curriculum
that best fits your path towards earning your degree. This advice is your academic
Progression support and success lifeline while studying at the UFS and will keep you on track all
the way to graduation!
As a prospective student, it is important that you connect with an academic adviser

as early as possible. How to connect with an academic adviser:
• Visit the faculty that you are interested in at https://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/

faculty-list
• Send an email to advising@ufs.ac.za (BFN Campus) l advisingqq@ufs.ac.za (QQ
Campus) l advisingsc@ufs.ac.za (South Campus)
• Like the UFS Academic Advising page on Facebook
Graduation
Faculty advisers = curriculum advice (i.e. programme/module registration)

Central Advising (CTL) = success pathway planning (personal, academic, and career goal setting)
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COMPULSORY NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS
NBTs
What are the NBTs?
Universities South Africa (USAf) initiated the NBTs, and several South African universities use the test(s) as part of their student
placement processes. The first test is the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test (AQL), and the second is the Mathematics Test
(MAT). Each test takes three hours to complete and both tests are written on the same day.
Is it compulsory to take the NBT tests?

Yes, all first-time entering undergraduate applicants to the University of the Free State must write the NBTs before registering, but
preferably before the end of 2022.
Must I write both tests?

It depends. ALL prospective students must write the AQL test. If you apply to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences,
the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, or the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must write both the AQL and MAT tests
where required.
Why write the NBTs?

The level of academic reading and writing that you must be able to master at university is very different from what you are used
to at school. If you lack this level of skills, you may have a hard time at university. But if we know what the level of your skills are,
we can make sure that you enrol for the most appropriate modules and programmes in your first year. And that is what we use the
NBTs for – to help us understand what skills you have, and what skills need to be developed.
How, when, and where to write?

Registration for NBTs opens on 1 April 2022. You should write the NBTs while you are in Grade 12, before you register at the university.
Visit www.nbt.ac.za for all the information you need. Once you have written the tests, you can use the results to apply at any
university. The UFS only accepts NBT results, NO other admission tests will be considered. If you are applying to study MB ChB in the
Faculty of Health Sciences, you should have written the NBTs before the end of June 2022.
WHAT TO BRING WITH
ID Document Proof of Payment
HB Pencil and a black

ballpoint pen.
(Not a fibre-tipped pen)
Eraser Pencil Sharpener

How does the UFS make use of the NBT results?
In three ways:
• We use it as part of the selection process for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• If you apply to any of our other faculties, we use NBT results during the registration process.
• To place students in appropriate academic literacy development modules, where necessary.
Generally, as stated above, we use NBT performance levels to place first-year students into appropriate programmes or modules. If
you did not pass the NBT Academic Literacy Test and want to study in English, you must register for one of the following academic
literacy development modules in English: EALH/EALE/EALN/EALL 1508. The same applies if you want to study in Afrikaans (if
offered in the relevant faculty) but did not pass the Academic Literacy Tests – in which case you must register for one of the
academic literacy development courses in Afrikaans: AGAH/AGAM/ AGAL/AGAN/AGAE 1508.
These academic literacy development courses are not language courses. They teach you to read academic text efficiently and
critically, while extracting the main ideas and key details. This skill will help you to adequately demonstrate your knowledge in tests
and exams. It will also teach you to write academic essays and assignments. Overall, it will give you the confidence to perform at
your best academically.
NB: If you have not written the NBTs yet, please register to write as soon as possible.
The University of the Free State encourages students to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) if they are able to do so. However,
the UFS will not disadvantage any student who is unable to write the NBT due to the impact of COVID-19. The UFS will be putting into
place alternative measures for those students who are unable to write the NBTs.
For more information:

Online: www.ufs.ac.za/nbt | www.nbt.ac.za
Bloemfontein Campus: Lerato Marumo: +27 51 401 2448 | nbt@ufs.ac.za | marumolc@ufs.ac.za |
Sasol Library Building, Room 372.
Qwaqwa Campus: Refiloe Tsetsana: +27 58 718 5066 | tsetsanara@ufs.ac.za | TK Mopeli Building, Room 0016B
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STUDENT FINANCE
your financial partner on your journey to graduation.
Higher education is a financial investment in your future. By Where to pay:

learning how to manage your finances and maintain good
credit, you will contribute to your success at varsity and after
graduation. Student Finance is here to guide you every step
of the way! ABSA BANK
Name of account: University of the Free State Tuition Fees
Being proactive about your personal financial management will
help you to reduce your stress and plan for your future. Here Branch code: 630734
are some helpful tips for your personal financial management: Account number: 1570 151 688
Reference number: One of the following:

100 directly followed by student number for payment of tuition and
Start by doing an online quotation accommodation fees
based on the programme/modules 101 directly followed by student number for meals
STEP 1 you plan to enrol for. For the estimated
102 directly followed by student number for books
costs/quotation, visit www.ufs.ac.za
and follow the links: Students – Student Reference numbers for DEPOSITS
Finance – Quotation.
103 directly followed by student number for accommodation
reservation deposit
104 directly followed by student number for MB ChB reservation
deposit
Budget for other expenses such as 105 directly followed by student number for MB ChB skeleton deposit
registration, breakage fee if you are
selected to stay in a campus residence, Electronic Fund Transfers
STEP 2 private accommodation if you stay off Register the university as beneficiary.
campus, textbooks, study material,
Use the ABSA banking details in above-mentioned paragraph.
pocket money, food, data, travelling,
clothes, and any other expenses you
might need to consider. Facility for Online Credit-Card
Payments
See www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links: Students – Student Finance –
Online Credit-Card Payments.
Proof of payment: Fax to +27 51 401 3579 or e-mail to
Have a look at the Student Finance tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za
Yearbook for the estimated average
cost per year of the most popular
STEP 3 academic programmes. You can access
the Student Finance Yearbook at www. All correspondence about financial matters
ufs.ac.za – Students – Student Finance
– Student Finance Yearbook. must be addressed to:
The Senior Director of Finance:
University of the Free State | PO Box 339
Bloemfontein | 9300
If you need financial assistance, apply For detailed financial information, visit
for funding to help pay your fees early www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links:
so that you are not stressed, and can Students – Student Finance.
secure your financial assistance ahead
STEP 4 of registration. Funding takes the form Your student/ID number must always be mentioned
of bursaries, scholarships, and loans. in all correspondence with the university.
Please contact Financial Aid for more
details regarding the various options
available.
Contact details:
Student Finance:
• Undergraduate/Postgraduate Certificates and
Diplomas/Honours students:
T: +27 51 401 3003 | +27 51 401 2806
Please remember to take note of the F: +27 51 401 3579
payment dates to ensure that your E: tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za
STEP 5 account remains in good standing. • Master’s and Doctoral students:
There are different dates for South T: +27 51 401 9090 | F: +27 51 401 3579
African students and international tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za
students.
• Housing and Residence Affairs:
+27 51 401 3455 | +27 51 401 3562

Fees
All university fees are determined by the Council, which may amend
it at any time. The amended amount will be payable on request.
Fees are payable in full, irrespective of whether any services
payable
rendered by the university are disrupted by circumstances beyond
the university’s control, such as strikes, student boycotts, public
unrest, or any other disruption on campus.
Errors or omissions: Bursaries and loans:

Although the information contained in the prospectus has IMPORTANT: If you have a bursary or loan, it is your responsibility
been compiled as carefully as possible, the Council and Senate to ensure that the bursary donors make payments on time and
accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. in accordance with university regulations. You must make sure
that you provide your sponsors with the correct details of your
For the complete Student Finance Yearbook, visit the website account.
www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links: Students – Student
Finance – Student Finance Yearbook
Payment dates: First payments in advance before you can register

as a student
Tuition and residence fees are calculated per semester. All fees
must be paid, regardless of whether an account was received or Visit www.ufs.ac.za and follow the links: Students – Student
not. Official account statements are emailed to your UFS4LIFE Finance – First payments for registration, to view the amounts
email address. It is your responsibility to forward the account that must be paid before you register in 2023.
to the payer and to enquire should you not receive an account
at that email address. You can access your account through First semester: Registration for first-semester and year modules
the Student Self-Service Portal. Visit www.ufs.ac.za and follow takes place during January and February.
the links: Students – Student Self-Service – Financial Records.
• First payments must be made five (5) working days before you
register. You will not be able to register until these amounts
Payment dates for South African students: reflect as credits on your tuition-fee account. If your tuition
fees are less than the amounts required, you must pay the full
First semester: all fees for the first semester are payable on/ tuition amount.
before 31 March.
Second semester: Registration for second-semester modules
Second semester: all fees for the second semester are payable takes place in July.
on/before 31 August.
• South African students: Payments prior to registration for the
second semester are the same as for the first semester.
Payment dates for international students:
• International students: International students must pay all
First semester: all fees for the first semester are payable on/ fees for the second semester in advance before registration
before 31 March. can take place.
Second semester: all fees for the second semester are payable
on/before 30 June, regardless of any other date that may Students receiving financial aid (SA students only)
appear on account statements. If you receive financial aid (bursary/loan), and the bursary or
loan covers all fees for the year, the amount payable before
All other fees are payable no later than the end of the month
registration will be reduced by the amount of the financial aid.
following the month in which the transaction took place,
If your bursary or loan does not cover all fees for the year, you
as indicated on the account statement, unless specifically
must still pay the first payment before you register.
stipulated otherwise in the regulations.
Please email proof of your bursaries/loans to tuitionfees@ufs.
Discount on early payments (SA students only) ac.za or fax the proof to +27 51 401 3579 five (5) working days
before you register. You must bring the original proof of your
Discount is given on early payment of tuition-fee accounts. bursary/loan with you when you register.
Standard discount is given annually and is as follows:
• 5% when all fees for the whole year are paid before
28 February
Estimated Programme Costs
• 2½% when all first-semester fees are paid before
28 February • The cost per programme is the average cost per year.
• Tuition fees are charged per module.
Discounts are not given automatically. You must apply for
discounts in writing. Discounts are only given on module and • Programme prices vary according to the modules registered for.
accommodation fees. If you receive any form of financial aid • Prices quoted are for SA and SADC students.
from the UFS for tuition and/or accommodation fees, you do • International non-SADC students pay the actual module price
not qualify to claim this discount. + 50%.
#TIP
Refer to the rulebook of your chosen faculty, which is
For the estimated costs, visit www.ufs.ac.za
and follow the links:
Students – Student Finance – Student Finance Yearbook, or get
an online quotation at Students – Student Finance – Quotation.
available on the faculty’s website, and then populate the
information from the modules in the rulebook:
Click to view Yearbook
https://kovsielife.ufs.ac.za/quote/quote.aspx.
The system will generate a quotation.
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The below degree programme/tuition-fee estimates are only guidelines to enable you to plan the cost of study for your first
Estimates year. These estimates EXCLUDE other expenses, e.g., food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, stationery, accommodation,
travelling, etc. Also note that these programme prices are 2021 prices and are subject to change.
(R)
Notes and study material
Economic and Management Sciences
Study material/notes are automatically prepared
BAcc R51 137 when you register and is charged accordingly. It is
BAdmin (3 years) R38 545 your responsibility to collect the study material. If
BAdmin (4 years) R32 350 you cancel/discontinue any of the modules, you will
BCom (3 years) R44 260 not be refunded for the notes.
BCom (4 years) R32 320
BCom Accounting R43 430
Books
BCom Economics R41 265
BCom Human Resource Management R40 163 Money for books may be paid into your tuition-
fee account by using the deposit identifier
BCom Investment Management and Banking R42 395
102studentnumber (see paragraph on Where to Pay
BCom Law R45 785
on p. 60). The amount paid will be transferred to your
BCom Marketing R40 320 personal bank account within two to three working
Education days after receipt in the UFS bank account.
BEd R35 095
BEd Extended Curriculum R29 040
Student card
PGDip R20 005
Health Sciences
You will receive a student card when you produce
proof of your registration. Your student card is
B Biokinetics R49 375 your key to all kinds of services and events at the
B Optometry R50 590 UFS. It is your official university identification, and
B Sport Coaching and Development R40 990 as a student or employee, you must carry it with
BSc Dietetics R46 520 you whenever you are on campus. Your electronic
BSc Occupational Therapy R42 250 student card is for your use only; nobody else may
BSc Physiotherapy R44 740
use it. Your personal details are associated with your
card and are unique to your card. Your first card will
BMedSc Radiation Sciences R52 060
be issued free of charge. A fee is payable to replace a
BSocSc Nursing R36 945 lost, stolen, or damaged card.
MB ChB R56 275
Law
LLB R38 745
Parking disc
Natural and Agricultural Sciences To park in designated parking spaces allocated to
students, you must buy a parking permit/disc from
BArch Stud R44 005
Traffic Services by the end of February. It must be
BAgric R50 825 displayed on the windshield of your vehicle.
BSc Agric R50 935
BSc Biochemistry and Microbiology R47 945
BSc Chemistry and Physics R43 267 Residence and accommodation fees
B Consumer Science R49 215 You or your parent/guardian or both are
BSc Extended Curriculum R41 605 responsible for the full accommodation fee for the
BSc Forensic Science R50 020 accommodation period.
BSc Geology R45 627
BSc Geology and Environmental Sciences R52 625
Tariffs for accommodation in the different
residences and living units are available on request.
BSc Information Technology R47 750
BSc Quantity Surveying R24 875 Contact Housing and Residence Affairs on +27 51 401
The Humanities 3455/3562 or visit www.ufs.ac.za and follow the
BA (3 years) R38 530
links Students – Residences. Enquiries may also be
directed to resapplications@ufs.ac.za
BA (4 years) R31 075
BA Drama and Theatre Arts R36 980
BA Integrated Organisational Communication R38 635
BA Journalism R39 325
BA Language Practice R40 910 NB: Residential students must familiarise themselves
BA Political Transformation R42 060 with all policies regarding accommodation.
B Community Development R36 865
B Music R35 860
B Social Work R38 115
BSocSc (3 years) R38 535
BSocSc (4 years) R30 090
Theology and Religion
BTh/BDiv R36 365
BTh/BDiv Extended Curriculum R30 830

Breakage deposit (first placement in residence): Family discount on tuition and/or accommodation fees
When you accept the accommodation offer, you must pay the If three or more students who are dependents from the same
breakage deposit. family (children, stepchildren, adopted children, but excluding
children-in-law or married children) study at the university
and/or stay in university residences at the same time, the
Rules regarding deposits following discount will be granted on the amount payable for
You will forfeit the deposit you paid if accommodation has residing in a UFS residence, and on modules the students are
been allocated to you and a place has thus been reserved for registered for:
you, when you
• Three students: 10%
• do not show up; or
• Four or more students: 15%
• cancel your place after 31 December.
The breakage deposit may be used at the sole discretion of Discounts will be granted on the following conditions:
the university to recover any contingencies resulting in costs, • A discount may only be claimed for full-time undergraduate
losses, damages, penalties, etc. SA students.
• All dependents must be under the age of 26.
The breakage deposit will ONLY be refunded if you • Students receiving any form of financial aid for tuition and/
• do not comply with admission requirements; or accommodation fees do not qualify for this discount.
• are not selected for a specific course; • The discount will be recalculated if one or more of the
• pass away; students discontinue their studies or leave the residence.
• submit a satisfactory medical certificate as motivation for • Family discounts are not given automatically. You must apply
cancellation; and for family discount in writing and must present evidence of
relationships. The full particulars of the students concerned
• leave at the end of the accommodation term. The breakage must be submitted.
deposit will be transferred to your tuition-fees account, and
if this results in a credit on the account, the credit may be • A discount may only be claimed for the current academic
paid out on request. year.
• Family discount will only be given on module and
Accommodation costs in case of cancellation of studies accommodation fees.
First-time entering students (FTEN): In the event that a FTEN
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student cancels his/her residency in terms of Paragraph 6 of
the Terms and Conditions, such a student will only be liable
fast?
for the payment of any and all accommodation fees that are
outstanding up to the cancellation date.
Non-FTEN: In the event that a student who is not a FTEN
student cancels his/her residency in terms of this Paragraph
6 of the Terms and Conditions, such a student will be liable
for the payment of any and all accommodation fees that are
outstanding up to the cancellation date.
Meal fees and system

All junior residences of the UFS are self-catering; however,
meals are offered on a cafeteria basis in the dining halls at
Bloemfontein Campus: Chat to the

• Dining@Kovsies at Abraham Fischer Dining Hall Kovsie2Bot at
• Soetdoring Dining Hall
• Medical Cafeteria at the Francois Retief Building 087 240 6370
• Food outlets on the Thakaneng Bridge
Qwaqwa Campus:
• Student Dining Hall
South Campus:
• Student Dining Hall
Your funder may deposit money for meals into your tuition
account by using the deposit identifier 101studentnumber (see
paragraph on Where to Pay on page 60). The amount paid will
be transferred to your personal bank account within two to
three days after receipt in the UFS bank account. There is no
fixed amount payable; it depends on your budget.
Enquiries: Student Finance: +27 51 401 2806/3003 | ot

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WELCOMING AND ORIENTATION 2023
It is important and a privilege for the UFS to welcome you as a new first-year student in 2023. We understand that post-school life
can be daunting and exciting at the same time.
Our welcome programme has been created in such a way that it will direct you to all the necessary resources needed to help you
with your transition to higher education. To this end, we have identified specific areas of support that we will focus on before
your arrival (pre-registration), during registration, and after you have registered as a student. The following figure illustrates the
different areas of support that we will prioritise to support you in the best way possible:
To access the support we offer, please look out for the following:
nn We have created a specific webpage on the UFS website that provides crucial information to new students.
This webpage is available one month before registration commences. Registration preparation is your
responsibility.
nn We have a chatbot that can assist you with crucial information. Please visit the above-mentioned
webpage to find the link to our chatbot or send a WhatsApp message to 087 240 6370.
nn It is important to continue supporting you directly after your registration on your academic and social
journey. To this end, we want to encourage you to participate in the following:
Join the Gateway First-Year Orientation organisation on Blackboard: You will have access to
Blackboard (our learning management system) immediately after being registered as a student. This
access will enable you to join the Blackboard First-Year Orientation organisation. With this online
organisation, you will find crucial information on important support structures that will help you
during your transition to higher education.
Participate in your peer mentor group: We will automatically allocate you to a peer mentor group
immediately after registration. A peer mentor group is a small group of first-year students who meet
frequently to support one another under the guidance of a peer mentor. A peer mentor is a senior
student who has been trained to support you socially and emotionally during your first academic
year.
Attend orientation events on campus: We have also created exciting orientation events for first-year
students on all three UFS campuses. It is important that you attend these events to become part of
the university community. Please look out for the orientation programme on the UFS website one
month before registration opens for first-year students.

STUDENT AFFAIRS
At Student Affairs, we take care of you while you are a student on either our Bloemfontein, South, or Qwaqwa Campuses; we do
this through our student life communities, the Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support – or CUADS as it is known, Student
Counselling and Development, and Student Governance.
Let us have a quick look at each of these.
The Department of Student Life and Communities purposefully fosters close collaboration with faculties and academic units to
create a seamless integration between the social life and academic performance contexts of our students. A balance between
academic responsibilities and vibrant student life is achieved through strong student communities and co-curricular programmes
such as leadership development. As a Kovsie student, you will get the opportunity to be exposed to learning experiences outside
the classroom that are intentionally designed to develop you as a well-rounded graduate.
The Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support (CUADS) aims to ensure that the University of the Free State increasingly
becomes a universally accessible higher education institution that embraces and is welcoming to all students, including students
with disabilities. CUADS assists students in gaining access to support regarding communication, for example Sign Language
interpreting services; accessible study material, for example Braille; alternative assessment arrangements, such as concessions;
and individual academic support through assistive devices.
We know that leaving home and moving to a new city to study is very challenging, and all our students are doing the best they
can. To help you on your way and support you throughout your Kovsie journey, Student Counselling and Development is a key
partner. It is important to know that you are not alone and that we, as the UFS, really care about your well-being. Therefore, we
provide individual and group counselling to registered UFS students who are experiencing personal, psychological, and behavioural
difficulties or require career guidance. We furthermore aid and support students on their journey of personal development, in order
to function to their full potential and effectively meet their educational and life goals. We enhance and support the healthy growth
and development of students through advocacy and consultations with the UFS community.
The mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our students is very important, and we take every measure to ensure that you
enjoy your student years and develop holistically.
The fourth piece that completes the Student Affairs picture is Student Governance. We strongly believe in governance excellence,
capacity building of our students through the promotion of professional student governance, and a complete humanising
experience. The Student Representative Council or SRC, responsible for facilitating activities such as SRC elections, developmental
training, and strategic planning, plays a key role on all three campuses. The office also embarks on hosting other activities, which
include public conversations and seminars. These activities promote the active participation of student leadership in institutional
governance. Student governance, among others, drives the following:
• student participation and a sense of belonging and inclusivity through co-curriculum programmes and governance activities
• a strong governance culture that acts as a fundamental for the advancement of transformation policies
• institutional and campus SRC and student parliaments,
• structured student governance training programmes, student organisations and associations, student governance structures,
namely class representatives through which the faculty councils are constituted; first-year committees, residence subcommittees,
and residence committees.
At the University of the Free State, we believe that every voice counts; therefore, our student leaders are actively participating in
university and faculty governance and management structures.
Student Affairs on all three campuses echoes the spirit of the University of the Free State. Here you will find a home away from
home and experience the care, protection, and support you deserve.
Choose the University of the Free State and experience why
‘only a Kovsie knows the feeling’.

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CUADS
CENTRE FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND DISABILITY SUPPORT
Enquiries: Martie Miranda: +27 51 401 3713 | cuads@ufs.ac.za • Communication Access Programme for the provision of
Sign Language interpreting and lip-speaking services for
As the CUADS team, we will be delighted to welcome you as academic support needs and other communication needs of
a student with a disability, because at CUADS we believe in students with hearing impairments. In addition, it coordinates
your potential and creating opportunities where challenges are the classroom interpreter schedule in cooperation with the
experienced. UFS Interpreting Services.
The centre, which was established in 2001, has since grown and • Student Academic Support Programme – besides academic
expanded significantly and today forms part of Student Affairs support from individual lecturers, CUADS also provides
as an independent entity, with offices on the Bloemfontein, individual tutoring to students in collaboration with the
South, and Qwaqwa Campuses. Supplementary to the academic A-Step Programme, coordinates assistance with support at
support offered to students with disabilities, the centre aims the WriteSite in the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and
to ensure that the UFS increasingly becomes a universally assists with purchasing applicable assistive devices.
accessible higher education institution that embraces and is
welcoming to all students, including students with disabilities. CUADS provides a support service to the following
We encourage you to contact us to enable you to achieve your categories of students with disabilities:
academic goals. We are proud of each and every graduate with • specific learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, ADD/ADHD,
a disability at the UFS. hyperactivity)
• mobility impairments (e.g., wheelchair users, amputees,
Programmes and services cerebral palsy, muscle dystrophy, spina bifida, multiple
As a registered UFS student, you can access the following sclerosis)
programmes that will enrich your Kovsie experience and
• visual impairments (e.g., blind, partially sighted, eye
support you on your journey to success.
conditions)
• Disability Support Programme, which entails a specialist and • hearing impairments (Deaf, hard of hearing, and deafened)
holistic coordinated approach to student support in order
to create an environment that empowers students with • debilitating mental health, psychological and other chronic
disabilities to participate equally. conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, epilepsy, panic disorder)
• Accessible Transport Programme, which includes the • temporary impairments (e.g., a broken hand).
provision of accessible transport to students with disabilities
between the Bloemfontein and South Campuses.
• Liaison, Awareness and Advocacy Programme for awareness
and advocacy around matters of disability, universal access,
and universal design towards the integration and inclusion of
persons with disabilities across all three campuses.
• Accessibility Programme to ensure access to all buildings and
facilities for all users according to the principles of universal
access and universal design, in collaboration with University
CUADS increasingly plays a vital role
Estates. in the development of awareness and
• Accessible Study Material Production Programme for the advocacy for persons with disabilities
provision of academic support through the production
of study material in different formats, i.e., braille, e-text, across all three campuses of the UFS,
enlargements, and audio.
firmly believing in our motto ‘nothing
• Alternative Assessment Programme for the provision of an
alternative test and examination venue that is accessible to about us without us’.
accommodate students with disabilities for their assessment
needs, together with alternative formats of test and exam – Martie Miranda
papers. Special arrangements include the provision of
amanuensis (scribe and reader) during tests/exams, and
application for extra time during tests/exams according to
the student’s specific impairment. (This is done via a formal
process of testing and interviewing by a panel from Student
Counselling and Development.)
For more information on our services and support, visit the centre on each campus or contact the following numbers:
Bloemfontein Campus: In the SASOL Library on Level 2 | T: +27 51 401 3713 | E: cuads@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus: Intsika Buidling, Room 2013 | T: +27 58 718 5189 | E: cuads@ufs.ac.za
South Campus: Nevil Alexander Library, Room D125 | T: +27 51 505 1355 | E: cuads@ufs.ac.za

STUDENT-LIFE PROGRAMMES
Do you want to experience the best of Kovsie life? Experience Visual and Performing Arts Communities
the joy, fun, and wholesomeness of being a Kovsie student! By creating various arts-based communities such as
poetry, drama, music, and visual arts, we seek to enhance
The goal of student-life programmes is to provide you with engagement within the student community. What makes
out-of-class experiences through various programmes and these communities different from other initiatives is that they
activities that can help you develop critical graduate attributes.
The following student-life programmes are facilitated through • seek to create an informal, yet safe space for robust
Student Affairs: engagement;
• Arts and Culture • fuse subject matter with creative expression;
• Career Services • document all engagement as research data for analysis in
• Student Leadership Development order to track progress;
• Social and Civic Responsibility • create platforms for participants to give feedback in order to
• Student Counselling and Development encourage further engagement; and
• Gateway First-year Orientation Programme • use venues in and around the university space to make it
• Peer-Mentor Programme more inclusive.
• Student Dialogues Programme
UFS Choir
• Student Media
The UFS Choir forms an integral part of our institutional culture
as well as our national and global identity. Through the UFS
Choir, we create platforms for engagement with our local
ARTS AND CULTURE community as well as other institutions.
Dialogue
Arts, Culture, and Dialogue Through our campus-wide dialogue programme, we aspire
towards creating a socially cohesive student body, student life,
The Arts, Culture, and Dialogue office within the Department of and UFS community. The ideal is that the UFS community use
Student Life and Communities serves as a channel for students its power and privileged positionalities to ensure humanising
to express themselves through visual, literary, and performing lived experiences for those who are less privileged (i.e., socially,
arts and dialogue. Students and members of the university economically, politically, religiously, sexually, culturally, as
and the greater Mangaung Metro community engage with a well as with regard to disability, class, gender, origin, and
specific focus on social justice, social cohesion, and critical language, etc.)
diversity. Through dialogue, we inspire audiences towards
developing engaged citizenship and cohesive communities.
As a Kovsie student, you can participate in the following

arts and culture activities:
SLAD-Fest:
The Student Life Arts and Dialogue Festival creates a platform
for the UFS community to engage on critical issues pertaining
to the student and staff lived experience. It aims to engage not
only South African universities, but universities all over the
African continent through the medium of visual, literary, and
performing arts and dialogue.
Community Engagement
Through our community engagement, we create a platform
for students and communities to exchange ideas on how to
address social issues through shared knowledge and the arts.
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CAREER SERVICES
Career Services at the UFS is here to guide you throughout your

academic career to get work-ready and employable.
Our services range from personal appointments for guidance

and advice, work-readiness programmes, to career fairs,
career development, and more.
Work-readiness programmes
Our work-readiness programmes will teach you valuable
skills, including communication and negotiation, networking,
job hunting, designing a new-age CV, establishing your
personal brand, setting up a detailed professional LinkedIn
account, mindset skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,
and ultimately, we guide you to get the job you want. Topics
include CV writing, interview skills, future of work and the
career development process, networking and job-hunting
skills, digital world: personal branding for success, and LinkedIn
(online platform designed for networking and job searching).
Company Relations
Explore careers and connect with potential employers to guide
you on the requirements you lack, so that you can learn these
while studying. We also encourage students to get part-time
or vacation work to gain valuable skills needed to enter the
job market. We regularly advertise bursaries, vacation work,
internships, and graduate programmes on our Blackboard
page, Facebook page, website, and email. Various companies
visit our campuses to engage with potential employees and to
present their offerings to students.
Special Projects
Career Services form part of the UFS Diamond League
offering, where selected students will get personalised online
workshops, coaching in the virtual or traditional career fair, and
dual-track coaching (from Career Services, CTL, and industry
representatives or functional area-specific coaching).
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer volunteer opportunities to registered students in order
to gain valuable work skills, and in return, you will receive a
reference letter from Career Services specifying the specific
skills you have obtained. Volunteers get the opportunity to
present workshops, conduct mock interviews with a student
to prepare for a job interview, assist students in updating their
CVs, and learn valuable transferrable skills in the process.
Career Closet Project

Don’t have money to purchase professional gear for your job
interview or first job? We’ve got you covered – literally! The
Career Closet project depends on donations we receive from
students, staff, and the community. Professional clothes in
good condition are donated to our office, and any registered
student can pick what they need and take it home forever – for
free!
Most of our offerings are also available online and you can
complete workshops in your own time.
For more information on upcoming events and

workshops, visit our website at www.ufs.ac.za/
career or send an email to
career@ufs.ac.za
Connect with us:

UFS Careers
UFS Careers – linkedin.com/groups/7421353

KOVSIE ACT ACTIVE | CIVIC | TEACHING
Kovsie ACT is a learning opportunity for students who want to UBUNTU Community Street Store
learn about sustainable environmental development through This beacon of hope inspires the community, as well as the
fun community-building activities. It is an opportunity for you students participating in the experience, and is more than just
to learn new skills and build valuable relationships. a ‘free clothes store’ for the underprivileged in our community.
As a Kovsie student, you can develop significantly while Big Give Foodbank
learning to solve problems in the company of others and
develop the ability to listen to different perspectives while This joint venture between Kovsie ACT and the Food Security
working together. Through different programmes and Office on campus sets out to collect money and non-perishable
activities, Kovsie ACT strives to create this kind of collaborative food for distribution to students in need.
learning. In the process of working and learning together,
students foster quality relationships that last throughout their Community Gardens and Food Initiative
study period and beyond. Kovsie ACT, in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable
Agriculture and the Food Environment task team, aims to
Kovsie ACT programmes develop specific attributes such as contribute to food security on campus. The aim is to ensure
communication, listening, time management, and interpersonal that food-insecure students with strong academic records
relationship skills that will help students to position themselves are adequately nourished, thus increasing their chances of
optimally in the labour market after graduation. Kovsie ACT academic completion and success.
also makes students aware of transnational problems affecting
the human condition, such as food insecurity, environmental With the participation of residences and off-campus
sustainability, and the socio-economic challenges in a global communities, 40 vegetable gardens have been established,
and local context. In this regard, our programmes encourage with the possibility to feed hundreds of students on a weekly
students to become active global citizens. basis.
Casual Day
As a first-year student, you can participate in the
As the NCPD’s flagship awareness and fundraising project,
following programmes and projects: Casual Day has grown into the most prominent and successful
KOVSIE ACT Music Festival social advocacy campaign in South African history, having
raised R370 000 000 since 1995 (including the record R31
A community and student celebration where some of million raised in 2018). Casual Day is a widely celebrated
the country’s top musicians grace the stage, providing national campaign that occurs annually. Kovsie ACT, in
entertainment for a diverse group of spectators. This event partnership with the Centre for Universal Access and Disability
aims to bring the campus and broader Mangaung community Support (CUADS) on campus, proudly supports this campaign.
together.
Tekkie Tax
ECO-Vehicle Skills Programme and Creative Pitstop
Project Several national non-profit organisations have joined hands
to enable a singularly focused national fundraising campaign.
The eco-vehicle project is all about …
Tekkie Tax is a dynamic project owned by welfare organisations
Electric vehicles with solar charging stations, built by and managed by welfare organisations to the benefit of welfare
different Student-Life teams. organisations. Together, they represent more than 1 000 NPOs
across the country.
Each team applying integrated skills and knowledge
in five Engineering fields, developed through five skills The Tekkie Tax International Fundraising Campaign supports
programmes, and then competing in a sustainable five sectors:
energy race event.
A = Animals B = Bring Hope C = Children
The aim is to create an interdisciplinary experience D = Disability E = Education
where students work together to build an eco-vehicle
and creative pit stop from waste material. Our student’s Volunteer Programme
ingenuity and endurance are showcased to the public The Kovsie ACT office is responsible for providing guidance and
and tested on track day. structure to the Active Civic Teaching activities of the UFS.
This programme develops students in order to equip them to
function efficiently and effectively in the ever-changing 21st
Social Cohesion events at RAG Farm century, Fourth Industrial Revolution arena to become global
The Kovsie ACT office, in collaboration with residences, arranges citizens. Our programmes and activities have a number of
social-cohesion events with various themes and artists for strengths that can help to develop graduate attributes through
students in a safe and secure environment. Before classes start co-curricular, high-impact practices.
each year, we go out of our way to introduce our students to
one another. If you arrive on campus with no friends – you will
have plenty by the time our social-cohesion events end.
Students who would like to become part of
Buddy Project Kovsie ACT, please contact us in one of the
Through the Buddy project, Kovsie ACT aims to promote social following ways:
responsibility among students and the broader community. Office: Benedictus Kok Building, Ground Floor
This campaign emphasises the need for responsible alcohol use T: +27 051 401 2718 | E: act@ufs.ac.za
and advances the principles of the broader national Arrive Alive
campaign. A buddy is a designated driver who refrains from
drinking, thus ensuring the safety of family and friends after
any social outing or event.
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FOOD ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
The Food Environment Programme is designed to address the many dimensions of the food environment; assisting students who
suffer from food insecurity and hunger is part of the overall programme. The University of the Free State has previously identified
student food insecurity and hunger as a significant problem. Food insecurity adds stress to the students’ lives, and this has a
negative impact on their studies. We promote a healthy food environment, with students and staff who are well informed and
empowered to take appropriate action regarding their food and nutrition situation, which will promote student well-being and
student success.
The following programmes and projects are offered:
No Student Hungry programme

To address this problem, the ‘No Student Hungry bursary programme’ was started in 2011. The primary intervention offered an
allowance to provide one balanced meal per day.
Food Parcel programme

The secondary intervention provided a food parcel, containing a variety of non-perishable, nutritious staple food items. This joint
venture between the Food Environment Office and Tiger Brands sets out to distribute non-perishables to students in need.
For more information, visit or contact the Food Environment Office at:
Office: Steve Biko Building, Ground Floor and Kovsie Lane opposite Kovsie Health | E: Visagiea@ufs.ac.za
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Office for Student Leadership Development (SLD) provides a formal and institutionally integrated co-curriculum for leadership
development, as well as research on graduate leadership development. The office, in partnership with faculties and other departments,
design programmes that are delivered through student-life colleges and communities via on-site training, engagements, and
events, and also online via Blackboard for specific programmes on the Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa campuses.
We strive to meet the capacity-building needs of student leaders and to develop their full potential, aiming to produce graduates
who are holistically developed and well-rounded. The office provides channels for student pathways and signature development,
while creating opportunities to enter into leadership positions and to pursue career development. As a result, the SLD programmes
enhance the academic performance and social integration of students.
The SLD Team warmly invites you to visit our offices and our webpage to obtain more information on our programmes and how to
get involved. We look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on your leadership pathway!
The leadership development programmes are open to all undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students and can be
categorised under two overarching themes, namely Leadership Development programmes and Leadership Training programmes,
each consisting of two pillars.
Leadership Development programmes:

The FutureLEAD Leadership Development Challenge (FLC) is a blended learning programme
FutureLEAD:
over four to six months, engaging students on Blackboard and in panel discussions on and
Essential / Critical Leadership Development
around understanding and using leadership in various situations and environments (studies,
personal, community, and career).
The Specialised Leadership Development Challenge entails selective leadership programmes

AdvanceLEAD:
aimed at high-achieving student leaders who show potential. They undergo advanced training
Advanced/Specialised Leadership
and are channeled towards specialised programmes, e.g. the Activator First-Year Conference,
Development
the Global Leadership Summit (triennial GLS, hosted by the UFS), as well as participation in
national and international leadership opportunities, e.g. conferences, summits, and seminars.
Leadership Training programmes:

Training of elected student governance structures and committees across campuses to be
KovsieLEAD: fully equipped and functional. This entails combined campus/structure programmes, e.g.
Student Governance Training student governance induction training and structure-specific training, including operational
and portfolio-specific training, as well as inspirational sessions, e.g. SRC, associations and
organisations’ EC training, RC training, faculty council training, etc.
Purposeful training for specific situations/ institutional goals/ preparation/ mobilisation in

support of students and governance structures’ specific needs, events and campaigns such
PurposeLEAD: Ad hoc/ Specific Training
as pre-election candidate training, accessibility and diversity training and a series of quarterly
sessions on ‘What Students Should Know’, e.g. about protesting, human rights, gender-based
violence, etc.

If you would like to join our programmes, visit our offices or contact us at the details below:
Bloemfontein Campus: Maleshoane Mashabane, Room 159, Steve Biko Building, Thakaneng Bridge
T: +27 51 401 9085/7 | E: mashabaneme@ufs.ac.za or pelserr@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus: Dulcie Malimabe, Offices 1018/19, Intsika Building (Admin Building, first floor)
T: +27 58 718 5041 | E: malimabedp@ufs.ac.za
South Campus: Malefetsane Motsoeneng, South Campus, SRC Building
T: +27 51 505 1476 | E: motsoenengmf@ufs.ac.za
Visit the SLD webpage at:

https://www.ufs.ac.za/supportservices/departments/student-affairs-home/bloemfontein-campus/student-leadership-development
STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT (SCD)
At SCD, we strive to promote, enable, and optimise students’ self-actualisation and sense of community. SCD fulfils the following
essential roles:
• Providing individual and group counselling to registered UFS students who are experiencing personal, psychological, and
behavioural difficulties or require vocational guidance.
• Aiding and supporting students on their journey of personal development in order to function at their optimal potential and
effectively meet their educational and life goals.
• Enhancing and supporting the healthy growth and development of students through advocacy and consultations with the UFS
community.
You are not alone! SCD provides services free of charge directly to all registered UFS students. Close working interactions are
maintained between SCD and other UFS departments. We foster professional relations with medical and mental-health services
for resources that are not readily available on UFS campuses. In everything we do, we keep our students’ well-being in mind.
Proactively Reactively Developmentally

How does counselling work?
¢¢ Collaborating with academic and ¢¢ Assisting students in managing their ¢¢ Providing mental health workshops
support staff in the early identification acute mental health challenges and programmes for students on
of mental health challenges of
various topics.
students. ¢¢ Crisis-management
¢¢ Psycho-educational interventions
¢¢ Providing counselling and workshops
before student problems become
¢¢ Developing career adaptability
acute.
At SCD, the following services are provided:

• Individual and group counselling
• Career counselling
• Group interventions
• Mental health skills-based workshops
• A variety of online mental-health programmes
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SCD Tips for Self-Development:
#Tip Know how to effectively deal with your own and other people’s emotions
1
#Tip Get to know your strengths, weaknesses, and areas of growth

2
#Tip Learn how to say no and stand up for yourself while respecting yourself and others
3
#Tip Learn how to relax and manage stressful situations

4
#Tip Make use of the various support structures and resources on campus and online
5
#Tip Practice basic healthy self-care habits

6
#Tip Seek out healthy relationships with others with your support system
7
#Tip
8 Share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions
#Tip
9 Explore difficult emotions such as anger and frustration and how to manage them effectively
SCD advocates for greater sensitivity with regard to multiculturalism and social justice concerns, is welcoming and accessible to
individuals of diverse backgrounds, and is non-discriminatory.
We provide a high and professional quality of psychological support. Students who make use of this service, experience improved
psychological well-being, adjustment to university life, and an enhanced ability to cope with the demands of their respective
courses.
For more information, visit www.ufs.ac/studentcounselling or contact us at:

Bloemfontein Campus: T: +27 51 401 2853 | E: SCD@ufs.ac.za
South Campus: T: +27 51 505 1298 | E: SCDSouth@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus: T: +27 58 718 5032 | E: SCDQQ@ufs.ac.za

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Student associations are student communities focused on specific interests. Student associations are categorised as:
• Academic student associations

• Religious student associations
• Political student associations
• Charity-based student associations
• Culture-based student associations
You can choose to participate in any association, based on your specific interests.
Faculty organisations
Each faculty at the UFS has a faculty-specific organisation for students. The goal of faculty organisations is to create a student
community that can support the learning, development, and success of students.
STUDENT MEDIA
Media is a fast-paced and dynamic industry. At Student Media, we provide you with the opportunity to join one (or all!) of our
exciting teams that help shape tomorrow’s landscape, not only in South Africa, but globally. Student Media has expanded into an
authentic media house, offering digital, as well as traditional media to all three campuses. If you want to be an influencer, then
Student Media is the place to be.
If you are interested in becoming a world-class journalist, why not join the IRAWA student newspaper? The newspaper was founded
in 1944 and delivers fresh news to students on the Bloemfontein and South campuses every month. If you are a Qwaqwa student,
join our NEW ERA team. This newly established newspaper is quickly gaining ground in the industry and is the number one source
for infotainment on the campus.
If you are an aspiring broadcaster, then we have great news for you. KovsieFM was founded in 1978 and is the second oldest campus
radio station in the country. With its studio on the Bloemfontein Campus, KovsieFM broadcasts on FM to the wider Bloemfontein
community. The station plays only the latest hits and brings you news and information you need to know to make your Kovsie
experience an unforgettable one! KovsieCAST is podcasts designed by KovsieFM and is recorded and sent to all students. The
podcasts are aimed at helping Kovsie students achieve academically.
On the Qwaqwa Campus, meet Q-Lit, radio on q! With state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment, this internet-based (and soon on
FM) radio station is the heartbeat of the Qwaqwa Campus.
If you love to be in front of the camera, or even behind it, then you will love KovsieTV. This channel is available on YouTube
and IGTV and produces fantastic content. If you are creative, adventurous, and tech-savvy, then KovsieTV is the place to be.
Student Media offers the following programmes and opportunities:
Presenting
News/sport presenting
Radio (KovsieFM and Q-Lit) Producing
Production
Marketing and events
News, sport, and lifestyle reporting

Newspaper (IRAWA and NEW ERA) Layout and design
Photography
Presenting
Videography
Video (KovsieTV)
Producing
Editing
For more information, visit:

W: www.ufs.ac.za/studentmedia
E: vanniekerkga@ufs.ac.za
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STUDENT
COMMUNITIES
CREATING A SENSE OF BELONGING

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When you become a Kovsie, we want you to feel that you belong to a circle of friends, that you belong to a community. A community
that will support and inspire you to reach your full potential. This sense of belonging is facilitated through student communities. UFS
student communities are created through small pockets or groups that build towards larger communities.
We encourage you to become a member of these cohesive groups through on-campus residences or day residences. Together,
these groups form the strong building blocks of larger communities called Student Life Colleges.
Student Life Colleges are created by clustering on-campus residences and day residences, which then collaborate with other
stakeholders such as faculties, support services, and different organisations. The college communities form the social spaces where
you can engage in all student-life programmes, e.g., cultural events, sports events, community-service events, dialogues, etc.
In a community, we create an opportunity for engagement and communication. We have different student development
programmes, such as
• leadership, where you can be a residence committee member and lead your residence on different university platforms;
• mentorship, where a support structure is created for first-years’ transition to the university;
• arts and culture programmes, which are platforms for students to showcase their different talents;
• sport activities: as a Kovsie student, you will continue to enhance your sports talent and if you are committed enough, you can
represent Kovsies on national and international level.
Building embracing Creating a socially Nurturing graduate

communities just culture attributes
Student Life College

communities
Kovsie student
community
Small cohesive groups
(e.g. on-campus residences, day
residences, student associations,
and faculty organisations)
Student communities creating a sense of

belonging for individual students

STUDENT LIFE COLLEGES (SLC)
The following SLCs, with their respective residences, form part of our university community:
Bloemfontein Campus
KAREE
KAGISO Residence Head:
AKASIA Residence Head:
Residence Head: Mr Lee Goliath
Gerben van Niekerk T: +27 51 401 2533
Ms Louzanne Coetzee C: +27 51 401 3206
T: +27 51 401 2468 E: GoliathLK@ufs.ac.za
E: VanNiekerkGA@ufs.ac.za
E: CoetzeeL2@ufs.ac.za
Residence email: Housekaree74@
@KagisoUFS gmail.com
House Akasia-Ufs @kagisocityresidence
house_akasia_ufs house_karee74
@KagisoUFS
WAG-’n-BIETJIE
SOETDORING Residence Head:
Residence Head: Mrs B Kaars
Ms Onelerona Molora T: +27 51 401 2201
T: +27 51 505 1274 E: wagnbkh@ufs.ac.za
E: MoloraO@ufs.ac.za
House Wag-’n-Bietjie UFS
UFS SOETDORING RESIDENCE house_wagnbietjie_ufs
@SOETSTES house_wagnbietjie_hra_ufs
TSWELOPELE
MADELIEF Residence Head: VERGEET-MY-NIE
Residence Head: Mr Thatelo Mahlatsi Residence Head:
Mrs Elizabeth Mokgosi T: +27 51 401 3774 Mrs Evaline van Wyk
T: +27 51 505 1202 E: MahlatsiTL@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 2485
E: MaleboEG@ufs.ac.za E: VwykES@ufs.ac.za
Residence email:
House Madelief UFS tswelopeleresidenceufs@gmail.com UFS Vergeet-my-nie
@ufshousemadelief house Tswelopele - ufs housevergeetmynie_ufs
tswelos_ufs VMN_UFS
@Tswelos_UFS /
House Tswelopele_UFS
WELWITSCHIA
VERITAS Residence Head:
Residence Head: Ms Juvinia Sekoe
Mr Paul Antohnie T: +27 51 401 2516
T: +27 51 401 9971 E: SekoeJG@ufs.ac.za
E: AntohnieP@ufs.ac.za
Residence email:
Residence email: Welwitschiahouse@gmail.com
houseveritasufs@gmail.com House Welwitschia
House Veritas @housewelwitschia
huis_veritas @HWelwitschia
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EMILY HOBHOUSE
ARMENTUM Residence Head: MARJOLEIN
Residence Head: Ms Kamo Dipico Residence Head:
Mr Nhlamulo Hlongwane T: +27 51 401 2147 Mrs Gugu Tiroyabone
T: +27 51 401 9557 E: dipicokk@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 3798
E: HlongwaneNL@ufs.ac.za E: TiroyaboneGW@ufs.ac.za
Residence email:
Residence email: Emilyhobhouse79@gmail.com E: housemarjolein@gmail.com
armentumresidence@gmail.com emilyhobhousealumni@gmail.com House Marjolein UFS
@armentum_UFS Emily Hobhouse UFS @housemarjolein, @
miss_armentum_ufs Emily Hobhouse Alumni marjoleinfirstyears
Emilyhobhouse_ufs
KESTELL VILLA BRAVADO

NJ VAN DER MERWE
Residence Head: Residence Head:
Residence Head:
Ms Audrey Sithebe Mr Bongani Ngesi
Mrs Cheryl Jaftha
T: +27 51 401 2146 T: +27 51 401 2203
T: +27 51 401 2159
E: SithebePA@ufs.ac.za E: NgesiBB@ufs.ac.za
E: JafthaCBA@ufs.ac.za
Residence email: Weekly Bravado – UFS

Residence email:
Kestellresidence@gmail.com House Villa Bravado - University of
resnjvdmerwe@gmail.com
House Kestell UFS the Free State
housenjvandermerwe
house_kestell VillaBravado
ARISTA
Residence Head: BEYERS NAUDE KHAYALAMI
Mrs Ninette Aucamp Residence email: Residence Head:
T: +27 51 401 9191 housebeyersnaudeufs@gmail.com Mr Pumzile Malambile
E: AucampJJ@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 2483
@housenaudebeyersufs E: MalambilePP@ufs.ac.za
Arista UFS @housebeyersnaude_ufs
@AristaUFS House Beyers Naude housekhayalami_ufs
@arista_ufs
SONNEDOU
LEGATUM Residence Head:
Residence Head: ROOSMARYN Ms Janine Pretorius
Mr Molemo Mohapi Residence Head: T: +27 51 401 2558
T: +27 51 401 7245 Ms Faith Bhoodoo E: PretoriusJ1@ufs.ac.za
E: Molemo@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 7085
E: BhoodooFC@ufs.ac.z
LEGATUM UFS Huis Sonnedou–Draers van Drome
@LEGTUM_UFS House Roosmaryn house_sonnedou_ufs
@LEGATUM_UFS Houseroosmaryn
HEALTH SCIENCES RESIDENCE – SHU8

Residence Head:
Ms Nthabiseng Mokhethi
T: +27 51 401 2028
E: MokhethiNE@ufs.ac.za
Residence email:
healthscienceresidence@gmail.com
Health Sciences Residence
ufs_shu8
HealthResidence

IMPERIUM
ABRAHAM FISCHER CONLAURÊS Residence Head:
Residence Head: Residence Head: Dr Mpho Jama
Mr Lyle Markham Mrs Evodia Mohoanyane T: +27 51 405 7771
T: +27 51 401 9791/2337 T: +27 51 401 9792 E: jamamp@ufs.ac.za
E: markhamlg@ufs.ac.za E: motsokobie@ufs.ac.za
Imperiumufs@gmail.com
House Abraham Fischer Conlaures Imperiumufs
houseabrahamfischer conlaures_ufs Imperiumufs
HARMONY
OUTENIQUA Residence Head:
Residence Head: Ms Chantal Kader
Dr Marguerite Muller T: +27 51 401 7774
T: +27 51 401 7660 E: KaderCB@ufs.ac.za
E: MullerM@ufs.ac.za Residence email:
Residence email: househarmony@ufs.ac.za
outeniquaufs@gmail.com
HouseHarmonyUFS
House Outeniqua Harmony_UFS
houseouteniqua_ufs househarmony_ufs
Qwaqwa Campus
BOKAMOSO TSHIMOLOHONG CHRIS HANI

PETER MOKABA Residence Head:
Residence Head: Residence Head: Residence Head:
Mr Sabelo Njoko Mr Sabelo Njoko Ms Sibongile Xaba
Ms Desiree Motsele T: +27 58 718 5454
T: +27 58 718 5038 T: +27 58 718 5102 T: +27 58 718 5102
E: NjokoSP@ufs.ac.za E: NjokoSP@ufs.ac.za E: XabaSP@ufs.ac.za
E: MotseleDM@ufs.ac.za
OR TAMBO STEVE BIKO

HECTOR PETERSON HOUSE KK
Ms Sibongile Xaba Mr Simphiwe Mkhize
Mr Simphiwe Mkhize Ms Makeresemese Mokhatla
T: +27 58 718 5454 T: +27 58 718 5039
T: +27 58 718 5039 T: +27 58 718 5167
E: XabaSP@ufs.ac.za E: MkhizeSC@ufs.ac.za
E: MkhizeSC@ufs.ac.za E: MokhatlaMG@ufs.ac.za
New Female (Dubai) Residence

Residence Head:
HOUSE CHARLOTTE MAXEKE & Ms Bongiwe Mdadane
FULUFHELO RESIDENCE T: +27 58 718 5457
Residence Head: E: MdadaneBF@ufs.ac.za
Ms Makeresemese Mokhatla
T: +27 58 718 5167
E: MokhatlaMG@ufs.ac.za
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South Campus
LEGAE TOKA
LIBERTY Residence Head: Residence Head:
Residence Head: Mrs Lerato Masapo-Changwara Mr Malefatsane Motsoeneng
Mr Griffin Colby T: +27 51 505 1205 T: +27 51 505 1476
T: +27 51 505 1281 E: MasapoLC@ufs.ac.za E: MotsoenengMF@ufs.ac.za
E: ColbyGD@ufs.ac.za
House Legae Toka_ufs
house_liberty Legae_ufs toka_ufs
ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCES
Your residence at the UFS will become your second home; life in a student residence at the UFS can be a very exciting and rewarding
experience. As a Kovsie student, you will benefit from a whole new world of friendships that can last a lifetime. There are many
people from different language, racial, and cultural backgrounds on campus. Living and learning in this diverse environment can
give you a definite advantage over many other job seekers once you graduate, which will help you later in life.
You should indicate on the application form for studies in 2023 whether you want to apply for residence accommodation in one of
the on-campus residences.
The leadership in residence communities consists of a residence head, prime, residence committee, and peer mentors. This
leadership team creates a residence environment where every student feels welcome and inspired. All residence communities are
driven by a set of shared values, which mediates a culture of mutual accountability.
First-year students are supported in their transition to higher education by means of a peer-mentor system in residences. Each
first-year student is allocated a peer mentor who facilitates individual conversation as well as conversations in small-group format
with students.
CO-ED RESIDENCES
Co-ed residences are residence communities consisting of male and female students. Although male and female students both
form part of co-ed residences, they live in separate corridors with separate bathroom facilities. There is controlled access to blocks/
pods and corridors.
DAY RESIDENCES
A day residence is a residence consisting of students who live Day residences offer students who are living off campus
off campus in private homes, student houses, townhouses,
flats, rooms, etc. Students who are members of day residences the following:
must arrange their own accommodation off campus. • mentorship and academic support
If you do not live on campus, a day residence gives you the • learning and social spaces on campus where you can study
opportunity to participate in organised student activities. It is and hang out with your friends
very important to us that you have the opportunity to develop • access to UFS programmes and resources
as a complete person by participating in academic and non- • opportunities to develop holistically
academic activities on campus. With day residences, you can • sharing innovative ideas
participate in all activities offered in campus residences.
• growth
If you live off campus, you are free to join one of the day • a vibrant social life to build relationships
residence communities. Each day residence has a gazellie • fun, and fun, and more fun
(or a large lounge with a kitchen and bathroom) on the
campus, where the day residence communities host residence
meetings, study, or just hang out and socialise.
A residence head and a residence committee oversee each The day residences on the
day residence. This leadership is responsible for managing day Bloemfontein Campus are:
residences and seeing to it that all activities offered are in line
• North College: Veritas
with the vision, mission, and values of the university.
• South College: Marjolein
• East College: Sonnedou, Arista, and Legatum
• West College: Imperium
• Central College: Kagiso
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE AFFAIRS
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Our residences are very popular, with a waiting list for

applicants. Therefore, you should indicate on the application Very important:
form for studies in 2023 if you want to apply for residence
accommodation in one of the on-campus residences. As a prospective student, you must keep in mind that
placement in a residence does not mean that you have
been selected for a particular field of study. In order to
APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION be considered for placement in a residence, you must
have received either a conditional admission offer for a
programme of study or a final and firm offer for admission.
To become a resident in one of the campus residences, you The final Grade 12 marks will eventually determine
need to whether you qualify for admission to an undergraduate
programme of study and residence accommodation. You
• indicate your interest in residence (on-campus) will only be allowed to occupy the residence in which you
accommodation on your application form for studies in have been placed once you register as a student.
2023;
• keep your breakage deposit of R960 ready in case you are
selected for placement in a residence (refer to the placement
procedure on the application form); and Contact details for residence applications:
Visit https://residences.ufs.ac.za or send an email
• take note of the academic admission criteria for residences. for more information to:
Make sure that your admission point (AP) meets the criteria.
Bloemfontein Campus: resapplications@ufs.ac.za
PLACEMENT POLICY South Campus: SCResApplications@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus: infoqc@ufs.ac.za
Visit https://www.ufs.ac.za/residences/housing-and-
residence-affairs/junior-accommodation/application-forms
ACCREDITED OFF-CAMPUS
It is very important to take note of the following academic ACCOMMODATION
requirements for junior residences on the:
The safety and living conditions of our students are of great
importance. Student accommodation is a significant aspect
Bloemfontein Campus: of the success of the UFS; consequently, good quality
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your accommodation is important for each individual student to be
chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee successful in their studies. The accreditation process entails a
placement in a residence on campus, as limited space is list of primary requirements, drafted with the cognisance of the
available in each residence. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in terms of off-campus
accommodation to which private providers must adhere in
• A minimum Grade 12 AP of 30 is required for admission to a order to be accredited by the university. The requirements are
residence. in line with the Policy on the Minimum Norms and Standards
• Your academic merit is determined based on the most recent for Student Housing at Public Universities (Government Gazette
admission point as calculated by the university (whether 39238, dated 29 September 2015).
Grade 11 or Grade 12 results).
For the complete list of accredited student accommodation,
• If you were admitted to a residence based on the Grade 11 AP, visit https://www.ufs.ac.za/residences and follow the link
but the final Grade 12 AP is less than 30, your admission to a to off-campus accommodation. A list of accredited service
residence will be cancelled. providers with contact details is available.
• If your current AP (Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 June
results) is less than 30, you can still apply for residence Enquiries:
accommodation. You will qualify for admission to a residence Bloemfontein Campus: OCAStudents@ufs.ac.za
(subject to availability) if your final Grade 12 AP is 30 or more. Qwaqwa Campus: NyathiNJ@ufs.ac.za
• If you were registered at the UFS or another tertiary
institution for the second or subsequent years, you must
have passed at least 120 credits to qualify for admission
to a residence. Current first-year students will qualify for
admission to a residence based on their Grade 12 AP.
South Campus: Admission to a full-time programme on the

South Campus
• If you were provisionally admitted to a residence on the
Bloemfontein Campus prior to your final Grade 12 results
becoming available and your final results indicate that your
studies encompass an extended curriculum programme
on the South Campus, such provisional admission will
automatically be transferred to a residence on the South
Campus.
• Your admission is in all cases subject to you meeting the
conditions pertaining to the aforementioned admission.
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KOVSIESPORT
kovsie sport
FOR THE LOVE OF SPORT
With 15 sporting codes to choose from, the UFS is an important incubator for participants in team and individual sports. We have
produced more than 92 national athletes, of which 15 were world champions and/or participated in the Olympic and Paralympic
Games. More than 100 Springbok and Sevens rugby players studied with us, and UFS netball delivered three national captains during
the past 15 years. We were also the national tennis champions for 10 years running. On the hockey field, 22 Kovsies represented
the national team.
KovsieSport invites first-year students to become part of the proud tradition of sport at Kovsies.
We offer the following to anyone who wants to participate in sports:
Top-quality sport and coaches
Opportunities to be selected for provincial teams
Top-quality sport facilities
Opportunity to compete at the highest level in the listed sport codes
Recreational opportunities
KovsieSport enquiries: +27 51 401 2475 | octobercze@ufs.co.za
Sports amenities
• Pellies Park, the heart of the UFS athletics club, offers a modern club and all amenities for the athlete
• Three cross-country courses, one of which is a permanent course
• XEROX Shimla Park, the UFS rugby mecca, with a fully equipped clubhouse as well as four other rugby fields
• The cricket oval, with an excellent clubhouse and four outfields
• Main soccer field, clubhouse, and three other fields
• A tennis complex with 18 nets, four of which have lights
• Netball facilities with six courts and a clubhouse
• An Olympic-standard heated swimming pool
• Five squash courts
• Two astro hockey fields with a clubhouse and an Olympic-standard Fives hockey field
• Two basketball courts
• Two volleyball courts
• Sport Science Centre, mainly used as a rehabilitation centre
• High-Performance Centre where athletes and sport teams train
• KovsieFit Gym
Our motto is
Creating legends through legacy
by delivering quality sport to all.
Contact the staff of KovsieSport at:
Organiser/coach Sporting code Office number Mobile number Email address

DB Prinsloo Director +27 51 401 2859 +27 83 287 8810 prinsldb@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 2475

Front Desk Manager, and Events
Cynthia October +27 51 401 2429 +27 71 243 2429 octobercze@ufs.ac.za
Coordinator
086 723 4327 (f)
+27 51 401 7411
Maryka Holtzhausen KovsieSport: Finance 076 706 0141 holtzhausen@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 9209
Head: Athletics:
DB Prinsloo Athletics, cross-country, and road +27 51 401 2859 +27 83 287 8810 prinsldb@ufs.ac.za
running
+27 51 401 2891
Emmariè Prinsloo Head Coach: Athletics +27 72 690 6049 FoucheEC@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 9209 (f)
Officer:
Kesa Molotsane Athletics Memberships, Athletics +27 51 401 7384 +27 79 175 0023 molotsanekc@ufs.ac.za
Meetings
Head: Head of Hockey and

Frans van der Watt +27 51 401 2540 +27 83 283 9611 spvdw@ufs.ac.za
Commercialisation
Kovsie Hockey and high-
Braam van Wyk +27 76 790 0838 vanwyka4@ufs.ac.za
performance hockey
Head Coach: Rugby, High-

Jaco Swanepoel +27 51 401 3483 +27 78 800 5486 swanepoeljj@ufs.ac.za
performance Coordinator
Rashied Isaacs Residence Rugby +27 51 401 9399 +27 74 239 0168 isaacsrp@ufs.ac.za
Rocky le Roux Head: Cricket +27 51 401 3630 +27 82 940 8597 lerouxjg@ufs.ac.za
Head: Netball, tennis, squash,

+27 51 401 2643
Janine de Kock badminton, and table tennis +27 83 639 8680 dekockjp@ufs.ac.za
086 655 7063 (f)
KovsieSport HR
+27 51 401 3542
Burta de Kock Head Coach: Netball +27 83 451 0512 dekockbd@ufs.ac.za
+27 51 401 9209 (f)
+27 51 401 2841

Godfrey Tenoff Head: Soccer +27 84 550 1046 tenoffgt@ufs.ac.za
086 655 7161 (f)
Sports Manager: Basketball,

+27 51 401 2807 +27 83 647 5782
Ben Zwane volleyball, karate, judo, fencing, zwanemb@ufs.ac.za
086 655 7124 (f)
archery, wellness, Fit4Fun
KovsieSport Marketing and

Branding
Karin Venter +27 51 401 2231 +27 83 305 0202 venterk@ufs.ac.za
Sports Manager: cycling,
swimming, chess, netball coaching
Yanelisa Nyalambisa KovsieFit +27 51 401 7007 +27 82 779 6697 nyalamabisayp@ufs.ac.za
Senior Officer: +27 58 718 5491

Boy Soke +27 78 019 6752 sokemb@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus +27 58 718 5049 (f)
Assistant Officer:
Goodman Mazibuko +27 58 718 5045 +27 73 230 5562 mazibukozg@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus
Assistant Officer:
Palesa Mofokeng +27 58 718 5443 +27 82 976 0784 mofokengfpe@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus
KovsieFit Gym
Welcome to KovsieFit! You know what they say about a healthy body … it feels fantastic, looks great, and is healthy. Located in
the Callie Human Centre on the Bloemfontein Campus, we firstly welcome students and staff, and then the public. Shape the body
you’ve always wanted with our various training classes, supported by a large range of apparatus.
Why choose us? Because we are conveniently situated on campus, and we have an entire team of experts to support your fitness
and health! The Sport Science Centre, another exercise facility on campus, provides specialised services by qualified biokineticists
and sport scientists. The Sport Science Centre is situated in the Mabaleng Exercise and Sport Science Building.
KovsieFit Gym and the Sport Science Centre cater for all age groups and offer spinning, pilates, aerobic, and various other group
classes. Aerobic apparatus such as treadmills, rowers, and bicycles are available at these facilities. A gymnasium circuit, two
Olympic platforms, and different types of weights and machines are also available. KovsieFit Gym is open weekdays from 05:30 to
19:30 and on Saturdays from 07:00 to 11:00.
KovsieFit enquiries: +27 51 401 7007 | kovsiefit@ufs.ac.za
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LIABILITIES
Accidents
As the university only insures its own risks, it cannot be held liable for accidents that happen to students. It is therefore recommended
that students take out personal accident insurance.
Damage to students’ personal possessions
The university cannot be held liable for loss or damage to students’ personal possessions. Residence students also leave their
possessions at their own risk in the residences during the holidays. It is therefore recommended that students insure their
possessions. Protect yourself and the property of the university. Any damage and/or theft must be reported to the Protection
Services Division. Distinguish between fun and crime and respect other people’s property.
Vehicles on campus
It is recommended that students keeping vehicles on campus should take out SASRIA (riot insurance). All students and members of
the public who wish to use the roads on campus should purchase an access disk issued by the Protection Services Division of the
university. The disc must be displayed on the windscreen.
If you do not have an access permit, you could receive a traffic fine. People using the roads on the university campus or parking on
the campus do so at their own risk and the university does not accept responsibility for any accident, loss or damage. Any damage
or theft must be reported to the Security Services Division.

GLOSSARY
University:
An institution of advanced study and research in the arts and sciences where the highest possible academic qualification can be
obtained.
Chancellor:
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university and is generally a prominent figure in society. Our Chancellor is Prof Bonang
Mohale.
Rector and Vice-Chancellor:

The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer of the university, with vice-rectors supporting him. Prof Francis Petersen is our Rector and
Vice-Chancellor.
University Council:
The University Council is the highest decision-making body of the university. The Council consists of representatives of the
university, the Student Representative Council (SRC), church and community representatives, prominent business people, and
individuals appointed by the government.
Faculty:
The students, lecturers, researchers, and management of a group of departments (in a broad sense) working in the same field of
study, form a faculty. The head of a faculty is called a Dean, who resides on the Bloemfontein Campus.
Department:
The students, lecturers, research, and management activities in a specific field of study form a department. At the head of a
department, we find the departmental head or departmental chairperson. For undergraduate courses, you will be required to
attend classes in various departments, while postgraduate studies are generally undertaken in a single department.
Professor:
A person who has distinguished himself/herself as an expert in a specific field of study.
Lecturer:
The name assigned to a person who presents classes to students. Each department has a number of lecturers who are experts in
specific fields of study and who are attached full-time to the university. Lecturing staff are addressed in terms of their titles.
Kovsie:
The historical word ‘Kovsie’ is the nickname given to students at the UFS. This is also the general name used for referring to the UFS.
Degree:
An academic achievement that provides evidence that you are academically competent in a specific field of study, so that you may
embark upon a career or careers related to this field. Undergraduate refers to students who are studying for the first degree, while
the term postgraduate refers to students engaged in a study field where they have already obtained a degree. For example, the
term degree could denote a BA degree (Baccalaureus Artium/Bachelor of Arts), a BCom degree (Baccalaureus Commercii/Bachelor
of Commerce), or a BSc degree (Baccalaureus Scientiae/Bachelor of Science). The minimum period of study for an undergraduate
bachelor’s degree is generally three or four years. This is followed by an honours degree (generally one or two years) or a master’s
degree (one or more years), and finally a doctorate (generally two years or longer). Some degrees lead directly into certain
professions, while other degrees provide general preparation for a variety of careers. A general BCom degree will equip you with the
necessary economic and management knowledge so that, for example, you may apply for a position as a manager in a company.
Module:
A module refers to specific fields of study within a discipline. For example, Financial Management is one of several modules in the
field of study known as Business Management.
The Academic Calendar:

An academic year consists of two semesters. The first semester usually commences in February, and the second semester by the
end of July. In between, there is generally a holiday of approximately three weeks. The second semester is concluded at the end of
November. Undergraduate students write an examination at the end of each semester. For postgraduate studies, much more self-
study and research are expected from students.
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QUICK REFERENCE:
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
BLOEMFONTEIN AND SOUTH CAMPUS:
FACULTY/DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

Switchboard +27 51 401 9111
Unit for Prospective Students – Kovsie2bConnect +27 51 401 3000 ufsmarketing@ufs.ac.za
Applications Helpdesk +27 51 401 9666 studentadmin@ufs.ac.za
International Office Jeanne Niemann +27 51 401 3219 niemannaja@ufs.ac.za
NBT Office Lerato Marumo +27 51 401 2448 marumolc@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Faculty Manager +27 51 401 2173 EMSadvice@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Education General enquiries +27 51 401 2245 eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Health Sciences:
School of Clinical Medicine and Lydia du Toit +27 51 401 3739 | 7513 fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za
School for Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Health Sciences:
June Klopper +27 51 401 2361 | 2813 fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za
School of Nursing
Juanita Hlongwane +27 51 401 3269
Faculty of the Humanities Katlego Mabulana +27 51 401 2495 humanities@ufs.ac.za
Neo Ravhuhali +27 51 401 3519
Ikageng Hoko-Sonkoane +27 51 401 3608 law@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Law
William Awusi +27 51 401 2735 law@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Elfrieda van den Berg +27 51 401 2531 vdberge@ufs.ac.za
• Biological Sciences
úú Genetics, Behavioural Genetics Dr Gerda Marx +27 51 401 3974 geneticspd@ufs.ac.za
úú Botany, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Plant Health Prof Botma Visser +27 51 401 3278 visserb@ufs.ac.za
Dr Candice Jansen van
úú Zoology, Entomology +27 51 401 9357 jvrensc@ufs.ac.za
Rensburg
úú Biochemistry Dr Frans O’Neill +27 51 401 7553 oneillfh@ufs.ac.za
úú Microbiology Prof Koos Albertyn +27 51 401 2223 albertynj@ufs.ac.za
úú Forensic Sciences Dr Karen Ehlers +27 51 401 3978 ehlersk@ufs.ac.za
• Chemistry and Physics Prof Johan Venter +27 51 401 3336 venterja@ufs.ac.za
• Geography Eldalize Kruger +27 51 401 2185 krugere@ufs.ac.za
• Geology Justine Magson +27 51 401 2373 markramj1@ufs.ac.za
• Information Technology Jaco Marais +27 51 401 2929 | 2754 maraisj@ufs.ac.za
• Sustainable Food Systems and Development Dr Ismari van der Merwe +27 51 401 2598 ivdmerwe@ufs.ac.za
• Mathematical Sciences
Dr Christiaan Venter
úú Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science +27 51 401 2320 venterc@ufs.ac.za
úú Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Applied

Dr Michael von Maltitz +27 51 401 2609 vmaltitzmj@ufs.ac.za
Statistics
• Agricultural Sciences Elzmarie Oosthuizen +27 51 401 2934 oosthuizenem@ufs.ac.za
úú Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences Dr Elmarie van der Watt +27 51 401 2713 vdwatte@ufs.ac.za
úú Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences Dr Mike Fair +27 51 401 9056 fairmd@ufs.ac.za
úú Agricultural Economics Elrich Jacobs +27 51 401 3726 jacobses@ufs.ac.za
• Architecture Kobus du Preez +27 51 401 2332 dpreezjl@ufs.ac.za
• Construction Economics and Management (full-time) Cameron Ferreira +27 51 401 2607 greylingc2@ufs.ac.za
• Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
Frederick Simpeh +27 51 401 2958 simpehf@ufs.ac.za
(Compact Learning)
Faculty of Theology and Religion Academic Advising Office +27 51 401 2786 theology@ufs.ac.za
Tshego Setilo +27 51 505 1362/1490
Nkotseng Mokhosi +27 51 401 1490
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International Office Jeanne Niemann +27 51 401 3219 niemannaja@ufs.ac.za
Refilwe Tsetsana +27 58 718 5066 tsetsanara@ufs.ac.za
NBT Office
Lerato Marumo +27 51 401 2448 marumolc@ufs.ac.za
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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Jabulile Zim +27 58 718 5289 | 5195 zimjn@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of Education Dr C Tsotetsi +27 58 718 5003 tsotetsict@ufs.ac.za
Dr JR McDonald +27 58 718 5436 mcdonaldjr@ufs.ac.za
Faculty of the Humanities Lungile Mohale mohalelp@ufs.ac.za
Grey Magaiza +27 58 718 5419 magaizag@ufs.ac.za
Lee-Ann Frazenburg +27 51 401 3199 damonsle@ufs.ac.za
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Elfrieda Lotter +27 51 401 2531 lottere@ufs.ac.za
• Assistant Dean Dr AOT Ashafa +27 58 718 5314 ashafaaot@ufs.ac.za
• Biological Sciences Dr Ur Koumba +27 58 718 5303 koumbaua@ufs.ac.za
• Chemistry and Physics Dr Richard Ocaya +27 58 718 5301 ocayaro@ufs.ac.za
• Geography Dr Ur Koumba +27 58 718 5303 koumbaua@ufs.ac.za
• Information Technology Mr Teboho Lesesa +27 58 718 5235 | 5121 lesesat@ufs.ac.za
Tshego Setilo +27 51 505 1362
University Access Programmes on the South Campus, Lydia Moilwa +27 51 505 1201
accessinfo@ufs.ac.za
Bloemfontein Nkotseng Mokhosi +27 51 505 1490
Lerato Mosiah +27 51 505 1508
0800 067 327
NSFAS +27 58 718 5061 | 5038 finaidqwa@ufs.ac.za
Financial Aid (Bursaries) | 5198
KovsieSport +27 51 401 2475
Funza Lushaka +27 51 401 2025 | 3051 butlernm@ufs.ac.za
Tuition Fees +27 51 401 3003 | 2806 tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za
Housing and Residence Affairs Sebolelo Tsoanya +27 58 718 5030 seekanesc@ufs.ac.za
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Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support Thokozile Thulo +27 58 718 5189 thulotb@ufs.ac.za
Social Work Services Mrs ST Phoofolo +27 58 718 5090 | 5091 phoofolost@ufs.ac.za
Student Counselling and Development (SCD) SCDQQ Reception +27 58 7185125 SCDQQ@ufs.ac.za
Career Services +27 58 718 5191
HIV/Aids Unit +27 58 718 5056 malimabel@ufs.ac.za
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4 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

My vision is … to cultivate a university that embraces

We have grown … into a recognised university since 1904,

Meet and learn … from some of the finest academic

Our scholars … thrive with our support. Our number of

First-year students … are welcomed through our

Come and enjoy … a supportive, caring, enjoyable,

Pick a bright future with us.

PROF FRANCIS PETERSEN

Kgetha bokamoso bo tjhabileng le rona.

This beautiful city is also known as the ‘City of Roses’, due

Bloemfontein is big enough to provide you with all the

This lively city, with the heart, caring character, and

The UFS in numbers

10 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

At the UFS we Inspire Excellence &

WHY IS THE UFS YOUR

What makes us special is that our students are holistically

What’s more, we produce research with industry and U Unleashes, and

Our culture promotes equity, ubuntu, and accountability. N Nurtures

We address challenges and issues as they emerge, and

Situated in the heart of South Africa, our character

12 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

A culture of KINDNESS, RESPECT, and CHARACTER is what you can expect.

N/A: Not Applicable EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMMES

16 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

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Enquiries: Faculty Manager +27 51 401 2173 | EMSadvice@ufs.ac.za

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

BCom BC630000 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC

BCom with specialisation in Marketing BC630010 28 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT BC

BCom (Law) BC637070 33 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC

Public Sector Management: Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

BCom (Accounting) BC635050 28 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC

18 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

Enquiries: Faculty Officer: +27 58 718 5289 | emsqqc@ufs.ac.za

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE QWAQWA CAMPUS:

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

BAdmin QC634040 28 4 (50%) N/A AL, QL QC

Enquiries – Bloemfontein Campus:

Enquiries – Qwaqwa Campus:

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Foundation Phase

Foundation Phase Teaching

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

20 | UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Prospectus 2023

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE ONLY PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: +27 51 401 3739/7513 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za

Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements

Academic Life Physical Subject to Compulsory

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of