Up Online Application 2024 opening date
Applications for studies at the University of Pretoria in 2024 open on 1 April 2023 for all study programmes.
APPLICATIONS FOR STUDIES AT UP IN 2024
Applications for studies at the University of Pretoria in 2024 open on 1 April 2023 for all study
programmes. It is important to take note of the different closing dates.
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS TO STUDY AT UP IN 2024
Faculty of Veterinary Science: 31 May 2023
ALL other faculties: 30 June 2023
New Admissions Policy
Please take note that meeting the minimum admission requirements for a programme does not
guarantee admission into the programme.
1st Round
Applications received until 30 April will be considered from high to low based on APS and the first
40% of the applicants will be conditionally admitted.
2nd Round
New applications received until 31 May as well as applications not conditionally admitted in Round 1,
will be considered from high to low based on APS and the next 30% of the applicants will be
conditionally admitted.
3rd Round
New applications received until 30 June as well as applications not conditionally admitted in Rounds
1 and 2, will be considered from high to low based on APS and the final 30% of the applicants will be
conditionally admitted.
After the 3rd round
Programmes that have not reached their targets may be opened again for applications.
No unsuccessful applications will be communicated before 30 June, except applications that do not meet minimum requirements.
It is of the utmost importance that learners have to apply as soon as possible.
Please visit www.up.ac.za for more information. For enquiries, please contact Dr Petrus Lombard,
Manager: Undergraduate Recruitment at petrus.lombard@up.ac.za.
Online Application
Applications for study at the University of Pretoria in 2024 are fully online.
Application for admission to undergraduate study programmes for both South African and international citizens close on specific dates in the year preceding the year of study. Check the list of closing dates supplied below to make sure that you submit your application on time.
To use the Online Application System you will need internet access, as well as an email address that you can access regularly, because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.
Online Application Guidelines
The Online Application System is intended for use by new prospective students submitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.
To use the Online Application System you will need the following:
- internet access
- an email address which you can access regularly, because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.
Click on the videos link below for a step-by step guide on how to use the online application system, UP Portal and online contract.
Online Applications
Online Application System instructions
General Application Information
UP applications open on 1 April of the year preceding the year of study.
Each prospective student must complete only one online application. On the online application, the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice in terms of what you wish to study. All applicants should fill in both a first and second choice on the online application.
Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number(EMPLID).
Receiving a student number (EMPLID) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of Pretoria yet. Admission is a separate process that your application undergoes after being evaluated by the relevant faculty.
It is in your best interest to complete your own online application. The University of Pretoria does not make use of representatives, agents or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at your own risk. It is of utmost importance that you provide your personal email and postal addresses to enable the University of Pretoria to communicate with you directly.
For the application for Distance Education admission (Faculty of Education) please visit the “Distance Education ” web page before you apply. Different rules are applicable.
It is important to note that should you wish to study the selection programmes BSc(Arch)(Architecture) or BSc(Int)(Interior Architecture), you must indicate them as your first choice on your application, or you will not be considered for these programmes. It is also recommended to indicate the other selection programmes as your first choice on the online application.