We are pleased to present to you the University of the Free State UFS Entry Requirements for the 2024–2025 session.
Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious University of the Free State, UFS and also wondering if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around with the UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, UFS online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the universityOpen day. Well, the UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, UFS entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.
This article you are reading contains all the necessary UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE State (UFS admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE State (UFS admission seamless and easy.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
There are specific matriculation exemption requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African university. If you completed school in or after 2008 and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s degree at any South African university:
Four (4) of the seven (7) subjects included in your NSC subject package must be from the designated subjects listed below, with a minimum mark of 4 (50%) in each of these four (4) subjects:
designated list of school subjects:
| Accounting |
Information Technology |
| Agricultural Sciences |
Life Sciences (Biology/Physiology) |
| Business Studies |
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy |
| Consumer Studies |
Music |
| Dramatic Arts |
Three languages (one of these must be the language of teaching and learning at a higher-education institution and two other recognised language subjects) |
| Economics |
| Engineering Graphics and Design |
| Geography |
Physical Sciences/Natural Sciences |
| History |
Religion Studies |
|
Visual Arts |
It is important that you study the admission requirements of the programmes you are interested in thoroughly. The UFS calculates your AP score based on the NSC achievement scale. An AP score consisting of seven levels is used. Points will be awarded for six academic subjects (note: no points will be awarded for achievement points lower than 30%). One point is awarded for Life Orientation from achievement level 5 (60%) or higher when calculating your AP score for admission purposes.
| NSC Level |
UFS AP |
| 7 (90%-100%) |
8 |
| 7 (80%-89%) |
7 |
| 6 (70%-79%) |
6 |
| 5 (60%-69%) |
5 |
| 4 (50%-59%) |
4 |
| 3 (40%-49%) |
3 |
| 2 (30%-39%) |
2 |
| 1 (0%-29%) |
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| 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%) |
1 x 4 = 4 |
| For Life Orientation, a level of 5 (60%) or higher is required to score 1 point |
1 x 1 = 1 |
| UFS overall AP score |
= 30 |
Note that your achievement level in Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation of your AP score for the allocation of a merit bursary in your first year of study. See the section on Financial Aid (Bursaries and Loans).
Are you a Top athlete?
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 excludes admission to select programmes. Another benefit of being a Top Achiever is that you will be invited to an early-bird registration, subject to meeting all the minimum requirements for the intended programme of study with your final Grade 12 results.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- Some schools and colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum
- The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialisation and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.
Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules, which shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree.
Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration Coursework
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant school.).
Research
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Research
- Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by colleges and schools.
Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research
Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree
Duration
- A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full-time) or eight consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Curriculum
- Students will be required to pursue an approved programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a programme shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by colleges and schools.
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