The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of the largest universities in South Africa. It is located in the heart of South Africa's capital city. Below include an overview of the University of Pretoria, the various Faculties, etc.
About University of Pretoria (UP)
The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with
just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today,
it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. University of Pretoria (UP) has
transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come
from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and
global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space
for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its
existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, University of Pretoria (UP) has been resilient in its commitment to academic quality.
University of Pretoria Vision, Mission and Value
Vision
To be a leading research‐intensive university in Africa,
recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, as also for
developing people, creating knowledge and making a difference locally and
globally.
Mission
In pursuing recognition and excellence in its core functions
of research, teaching and learning, and integrating engagement with society and
communities into these, the University of Pretoria will use quality, relevance,
diversity and sustainability as its navigational markers.
Values
- The
members of the University of Pretoria believe that:
- our
community of scholars must be founded on the pursuit of knowledge
through research, teaching and learning, with membership acquired on
the basis of intellectual merit, ability and the potential for
excellence; and that
- differing
perspectives, arising from diverse backgrounds and histories that define
our identities, deepen scholarly inquiry and enrich academic debate.
- We
cherish:
- academic
freedom, creative and innovative thought, ethical standards and
integrity, accountability and social justice; and
- our
staff and students as the University’s core asset.
- We
foster:
- an
inquiry‐led and evidence‐based approach to creating knowledge; and
- academic
citizenship, whereby we commit ourselves to harnessing our
intellectual abilities in the interest of our nation and humanity.
- We
recognise that:
- in a
resource‐constrained world where vast disparities remain, the University
must endeavour to produce graduates who appreciate the importance of
community service, entrepreneurial endeavours and innovative actions
in generating employment and development in our local communities.
University of Pretoria Faculties
University of Pretoria is one of the largest research
universities in South Africa, with nine highly regarded faculties that span the
knowledge spectrum from classic academic fields to rapidly evolving new fields
of study.
The University of Pretoria faculties are well-equipped with
state-of-the-art research facilities, laboratories, academic libraries, skills
development and practical learning opportunities, and spaces to learn or study
socially or individually.
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Faculty
of Education
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Theology and Religion
- Faculty
of Veterinary Science
- Mamelodi Campus
- Gordon
Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The Faculty has nine departments specialising in financial sciences, economic sciences, management sciences and public management.
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Auditing
- Department of Business Management
- Department of Economics
- Department of Financial Management
- Department of Human Resource Management
- Department of Marketing Management
- School of Public Management and Administration
- Department of Taxation
University of Pretoria Faculty of Education
In pursuit of teaching excellence, the Faculty supports the University’s hybrid teaching and learning model, which offers you an optimal blend of face-to-face and virtual (or online) learning opportunities.
- Department
of Humanities Education
- Department
of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
- Department
of Education Management & Policy Studies
- Department
of Educational Psychology
- Department
of Early Childhood Education
University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Here are the Schools (Department) of the University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology:
The School of Engineering
The Engineering School of the University of Pretoria gives students the education to make a considerable contribution in this field.
The School for the Built Environment
The School for the Built Environment offers the entire spectrum of programmes in the built environment (degrees in architecture, quantity surveying, construction management, real estate and town and regional planning).
The School for Information Technology
The School of Information Technology (SIT) is unique and the first of its kind in South Africa where students have the advantage of an integrated approach to information technology (IT) with study programmes and modern laboratories in Computer Science, Informatics and Information Science.
The Graduate School of Technology Management.
The Department of Engineering and Technology Management is a postgraduate department offering internationally recognised development programmes.
University of Pretoria Checklist for Online Application
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DATA INPUTS: When you access the Online Application you will be requested to provide an email address to which UP can send communications.
- Please take care not to make typing errors when providing your email address.
- If you require a brand new email address, create a new gmail email address
As part of the application process you will be required to capture your South African National ID number or, if you are an international applicant, your Passport number.
- You will later need to scan your ID/Passport document so that it is available to be uploaded.
When you start using the Online Application you will be requested to indicate the “Career” for which you are applying.
- If you have never studied before or have not obtained any degree yet (new first year students), please select Undergraduate career.
- If you have already obtained one or more degree/s, please select Postgraduate career.
If you are applying as an undergraduate applicant for the first time, you will need to capture the details of your School and School results, which could be either of the following:
- Your year-end Grade 11 marks, or
- If you have already completed Grade 12, your final Grade 12 results.
- You will later need to scan schools results so that it is available to be uploaded.
Warning: When you get to the screen where you are requested to capture the marks, please ensure that you capture your marks/symbols accurately and in the sequence as reflected on your school document. If you record your marks incorrectly, the University reserves the right to reject or revoke your admission.
If you are applying to study towards a postgraduate degree, you will be requested to capture the details of your previous degree(s), eg Degree description, institution and year of graduation.
- A comprehensive certified academic record will need to be scanned and uploaded, as well as a certificate of conduct.
- Faculties may later require additional and/or original documents, depending on their specific admission requirements.
SCANNING AND UPLOADING OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: You must - either yourself or via third parties eg certain camera/photographic shops - be able to scan each of the requested documents into separate files using a “PDF” file format. Refer to "Guidelines for preparing documents to be uploaded". Ensure to save with Acrobat or CutePDF and not Acrobat Reader.
Convert any document to PDF to upload on your application.
You will later need to have these “PDF” files available on some form of electronic media (eg data disk, memory stick or your desktop) from which you can upload the necessary files as may be required during the application process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to reject or revoke your admission if you provide incorrect, incomplete, illegible or fake documents.
University of Pretoria Online Application - How to Apply
Please be informed that payment of your online application, is not the final step. You still need to click on "VERIFY" and "APPLY".
Important note:
1 It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload required supporting .pdf documents. It is also the responsibility of the applicant to verify and finally click on "apply" to submit an online application. The online application system is not intended for use by students presently registered and studying at the University of Pretoria. Please contact your Faculty should you wish to change to another field of study or if you wish to pursue a different degree. Important! If you have not clicked on VERIFY and APPLY as your last two steps, your application has not officially been submitted to the University of Pretoria.
2 Persons with disabilities:
The online application system provides the facility for an applicant to disclose his/her disability status. Applicants are encouraged to make use of this facility to disclose their disability status at this point in the application process. Such a disclosure will in no way prejudice an application. Disclosing your disability status enables the University of Pretoria to better anticipate the needs arising from these disabilities.
Before Applying
Before starting the application process, please:
- Review the checklist here, to take notice of all pre-requisites. You will need to have certain information ready, as well as certain supporting documents available electronically, without which you will not be able to complete your online application.
You will only be able to submit your online application once you have:
- Completed the full online application form, AND
- Uploaded all the necessary scanned supporting documents in .pdf format, AND
- Either paid the application fee by credit card OR uploaded proof of bank deposit at Standard Bank, Account Number 012602604 (see checklist).
- If you have not clicked APPLY, your form has not been submitted.
After Applying
Once your application has been successfully submitted after you have clicked VERIFY and APPLY:
- You will no longer be able to do any further editing of your application via the Online Application system.
- You will be informed by email what your allocated student number (EMPLID) is.
- You will also be sent other important procedures describing how to check your progress and application results on the student portal.
Useful Links:
How to create a new Gmail email account to proceed your application process.
How to Convert any document to PDF to upload on your application.
How To apply for Residence placement?
Prospective Applicants
Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may apply for accommodation together with their study application online. It is not necessary to complete an additional form. Applications for the University of Pretoria open on 01 March each year. A preferred residence of choice may be indicated on the application, but placement cannot be guaranteed.
If you want to apply for a residence after the UP study application has been submitted, you can do so online via your UP Portal.
Note: Postgraduate Applicants: Only students who are applying for a postgraduate study programme may apply for postgraduate residences. These applicants are considered once the student has been provisionally admitted for a postgraduate study programme.
Residence of choice: Students who wish to apply for a specific residence may indicate their residence of preference in the space provided on the online application. Placement at a preferred residence cannot be guaranteed as residence place is very limited.
Health Science Applications: Students applying for a study program in the Faculty of Health Science first apply for placement at the Groenkloof or Hatfield campuses. As soon as the student is admitted for such a program they will automatically be moved to a residence at the Prinshof campus, subject to the availability of place.
Renewal of placement for current residing students:
Current residing students must apply to renew their placement every year. Application is available on the UP Student Portal at the start of the second semester. You can get the information (pdf document) here, on page one.
Due to limited place, it is usually not possible to re-allocate all current residents placement in a residence for the following year. Please note that placement is based on academic merit.
New Senior Applications:
Registered students who have not previously resided in a residence can also apply via their UP Portal. Applications open at the start of the second semester.
Placement is not automatic and is subject to availability as the demand for residences is greater than the availability. Placements for non-residing students are also based on academic merit.
How to Check University of Pretoria Application Status
To check the status of your application, please click MyUP Login(UP Portal) link below to access your Student Centre.
Acceptance of admission
If you have been admitted conditionally or unconditionally, please visit the MyUP Login (UP Portal) 'Student Centre' to accept or reject the place that has been allocated to you.If you want to enquire about the following, please email: ssc@up.ac.za or call: 012 420 3111:
- You did not receive a confirmation letter.
- Your status indicates “awaiting results” despite the fact that you have already submitted your results as requested on your application form.
- You want to change your study programme.
Important:
- Always state your name, surname, student number, ID number and contact number in your email and give an outline of your enquiry.
- Check the correctness of your personal information as well as the status of your application on the MyUP Login(UP Portal) regularly.
University of Pretoria Student Representative Council
University of Pretoria Application Fee
Application Fee Waived:
- Application fees are waived for students who apply for studies at the University of Pretoria if your household income is lower than or equal to R150 000 per annum.
- Online applicants must upload proof of income in STEP 12 of the online application process. This will serve as proof of payment, to allow you to verify and apply your form. These documents will be verified.
Application Fee:When you submit your study application, you will need to pay an application fee of R300 (30 US Dollars) for 2020.
- Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
- If your household income is more than R150 000 per annum please make use of the following payment options:
- Online credit card payment as part of this application submission, i.e. by paying with a valid credit card with sufficient funds and by entering the correct details.
- Note that the online application system can only process payments that reference valid credit card (Master, Visa, American Express or Diners Club) information, with sufficient funds.
OR
- Use alternative mechanisms (eg Electronic Funds Transfer or a Bank deposit) to pay the application fee into the University of Pretoria’s bank account.
The Bank account into which payments can be made:
Standard Bank: Hatfield Branch (011545)
Swift code for internationals: SBZAZAJJ
Account number: 012602604
- When making such deposits please quote your Online Study Application Number that would have been emailed to you as the payment reference (typically in the form T1234567).
- When making such deposits you must retain the proof of payment as you will be required to scan the proof of payment and upload this PDF file together with your other supporting documents. Please note! Your last steps would be to VERIFY and click on APPLY.
Get University of Pretoria Application Fee Updates here.
University of Pretoria Application Closing Date
Closing dates for all applications
The closing date for applications is 30 September.
For all admission enquiries: Call Centre: 012 420 5546/ 5615
E-mail: monicca.makena@up.ac.za or thandi.mngomezulu@up.ac.za
University of Pretoria Courses
Below are the University of Pretoria Courses per Faculty:
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Courses
Here are the list of all the University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
1 BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations)
2 BCom (Extended Programme)
3 BCom (Own choice)
4 BCom Option: Supply Chain Management
5 BCom (Accounting Sciences)
6 BCom (Agribusiness Management)
7 BCom (Business Management)
8 BCom (Econometrics)
9 BCom (Economics)
10 BCom (Financial Sciences)
11 BCom (Human Resource Management)
12 BCom (Informatics)
13 BCom (Investment Management)
14 BCom (Law)
15 BCom (Marketing Management)
16 BCom (Statistics)
Faculty of Law Courses
LLB
BCom (Law) (in Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
BA (Law) (in Faculty of Humanities)
Faculty of Theology Courses
1 BDIV (Theology)
2 BTH (Theology)
3 DipTheol – University Diploma in Theology
Faculty of Education Courses
The University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Education are as follow:
Undergraduate Courses:
- Advanced Diploma School Leadership and Management (Distance Education)
- BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
- BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching
- BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
- Higher Certificate Sports Sciences
Postgraduate Courses:
- BEdHons Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training
- BEdHons Computer-integrated Education
- BEdHons Education Management, Law and Policy
- BEdHons Education Management, Law and Policy (Distance Education)
- BEdHons Educational Psychology
- BEdHons Learning Support
- BEdHons Learning Support (Distance Education)
- BEdHons Life Sciences Education
- BEdHons Mathematics Education
- BEdHons Physical Sciences Education
- BEdHons Teacher Education and Professional Development
- BEdHons Technology Education
- MEd Adult and Community Education and Training
- MEd Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training
- MEd Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development
- MEd Education Management, Law and Policy
- MEd Educational Leadership (Coursework)
- MEd Educational Psychology (Coursework)
- MEd Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling
- PGCE Further Education and Training Teaching
- PGCE Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
- PhD Adult and Community Education and Training
- PhD Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training
- PhD Computer-integrated Education
- PhD Curriculum and Instructional Design and Development
- PhD Education Management, Law and Policy
- PhD Education Policy Studies
- PhD Educational Psychology
- PhD Learning Support, Guidance and Counselling
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Courses
The University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology:
Undergraduate Courses:
Here are the University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Courses for Undergraduate:
- BEng Chemical Engineering
- BEng Chemical Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Civil Engineering
- BEng Civil Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Computer Engineering
- BEng Computer Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Electrical Engineering
- BEng Electrical Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Electronic Engineering
- BEng Electronic Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Industrial Engineering
- BEng Industrial Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BEng Mechanical Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Metallurgical Engineering
- BEng Metallurgical Engineering ENGAGE
- BEng Mining Engineering
- BEng Mining Engineering ENGAGE
- BIS Information Science
- BIS Multimedia
- BIS Publishing
- BIT Information Systems
- BSc Architecture
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Construction Management
- BSc Information and Knowledge Systems
- BSc Quantity Surveying
- BSc Real Estate
- BTRP
Read Also: University of Pretoria Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Courses.
Postgraduate Courses:
Below includes the list of University of Pretoria Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Courses for Postgraduate:
- BArchHons
- BEngHons Bioengineering
- BEngHons Chemical Engineering
- BEngHons Computer Engineering
- BEngHons Control Engineering
- BEngHons Electrical Engineering
- BEngHons Electronic Engineering
- BEngHons Engineering and Technology Management
- BEngHons Environmental Engineering
- BEngHons Geotechnical Engineering
- BEngHons Industrial Engineering
- BEngHons Mechanical Engineering
- BEngHons Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering
- BEngHons Metallurgical Engineering
- BEngHons Microelectronic Engineering
- BEngHons Mining Engineering
- BEngHons Structural Engineering
- BEngHons Transportation Engineering
- BEngHons Water Resources Engineering
- BEngHons Water Utilisation Engineering
- BIntArchHons
- BISHons Information Science
- BISHons Multimedia
- BISHons Publishing
- BITHons Information Systems
- BLArchHons
- BScHons Applied Science Architecture
- BScHons Applied Science Chemical Technology
- BScHons Applied Science Environmental Technology
- BScHons Applied Science Geotechnics
- BScHons Applied Science Industrial Systems
- BScHons Applied Science Mechanics
- BScHons Applied Science Mechanics: Physical Asset Management
- BScHons Applied Science Metallurgy
- BScHons Applied Science Metallurgy: Welding Technology
- BScHons Applied Science Mining
- BScHons Applied Science Structure
- BScHons Applied Science Transportation Planning
- BScHons Applied Science Water Resources
- BScHons Applied Science Water Utilisation
- BScHons Computer Science
- BScHons Construction Management
- BScHons Engineering and Technology Management
- BScHons Quantity Surveying
- BScHons Real Estate Retail Property
- BScHons Real Estate
- MArch
- MArch (Professional)
- MEng Bioengineering
- MEng Chemical Engineering
- MEng Computer Engineering
- MEng Control Engineering
- MEng Electrical Engineering
- MEng Electronic Engineering
- MEng Engineering Management (Coursework)
- MEng Environmental Engineering
- MEng Geotechnical Engineering
- MEng Industrial Engineering
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- MEng Metallurgical Engineering
- MEng Microelectronic Engineering
- MEng Mining Engineering
- MEng Project Management (Coursework)
- MEng Software Engineering
- MEng Structural Engineering
- MEng Technology and Innovation Management (Coursework)
- MEng Transportation Engineering
- MEng Water Resources Engineering
- MEng Water Utilisation Engineering
- MIntArch
- MIntArch (Professional)
- MIS Information Science
- MIS Library Science
- MIS Multimedia
- MIS Publishing
- MIT Big Data Science (Coursework)
- MIT ICT Information Science (Coursework)
- MIT ICT Management (Coursework)
- MIT Information Systems
- MLArch
- MLArch (Professional)
- MSc Applied Science Architecture (Coursework)
- MSc Applied Science Chemical Technology
- MSc Applied Science Control
- MSc Applied Science Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- MSc Applied Science Environmental Technology
- MSc Applied Science Geotechnics
- MSc Applied Science Industrial Systems
- MSc Applied Science Mechanics
- MSc Applied Science Metallurgy
- MSc Applied Science Mining
- MSc Applied Science Structures
- MSc Applied Science Transportation Planning
- MSc Applied Science Water Resources
- MSc Applied Science Water Utilisation
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Construction Management
- MSc Engineering Management (Coursework)
- MSc Project Management (Coursework)
- MSc Quantity Surveying
- MSc Real Estate Retail Property (Coursework)
- MSc Real Estate
- MSc Real Estate (Coursework)
- MSc Technology and Innovation Management (Coursework)
- MTRP
- MTRP (Coursework)
- PhD Architecture
- PhD Biosystems
- PhD Chemical Engineering
- PhD Chemical Technology
- PhD Civil
- PhD Civil Engineering
- PhD Computer Engineering
- PhD Computer Science
- PhD Construction Management
- PhD Electric
- PhD Electrical Engineering
- PhD Electronic Engineering
- PhD Electronics
- PhD Engineering Management
- PhD Engineering Management
- PhD Industrial Engineering
- PhD Industrial Systems
- PhD Information Science
- PhD Information Systems
- PhD Information Technology
- PhD Interior Architecture
- PhD Landscape Architecture
- PhD Library Science
- PhD Mechanical Engineering
- PhD Mechanics
- PhD Metallurgical Engineering
- PhD Metallurgy
- PhD Mining
- PhD Mining Engineering
- PhD Project Management
- PhD Project Management
- PhD Publishing
- PhD Quantity Surveying
- PhD Real Estate
- PhD Technology and Innovation Management
- PhD Technology and Innovation Management
- PhD Town and Regional Planning
Faculty of Veterinary Science Courses
Here are the list of all the University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Veterinary Science:
1 BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science – new curriculum)
2 B Vet Nurse
Faculty of Health Sciences Courses
The list below includes all the University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Health Sciences:
1 MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery)
2 BChD (Bachelor of Dentistry)
3 BCur (Bachelor of Nursing Science)
4 BDietetics (Bachelor of Dietetics)
5 BOccTher (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
6 BOH (Bachelor of Oral Hygiene)
7 BPhysT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
8 BSportSci (BSportScience)
9 BRad (Bachelor of Radiography)
10 BClinical Medical Practice (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice)
Faculty of Humanities Courses
Here are the list of all the University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Humanities:
1 BA (Languages)
2 BA (Drama)
3 BA (Fine Arts)
4 BA (Information Design)
5 BA (Law)
6 BA (Humanities)
7 BA (Visual Studies)
8 BA (Audiology)
9 BA (Speech-Language Pathology)
10 BSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)
11 BMus
12 BPolSci (International Studies)
13 BPolSci (Political Studies)
14 BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)
15 BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies)
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Courses
Below are the list of all the University of Pretoria Courses under the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences:
1 BConSci (Hospitality Management)
2 BConSci (Clothing: Retail Management)
3 BConSci (Foods: Retail Management)
4 BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics)
5 BSc Agric (Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management)
6 BSc Agric (Animal Science)
7 BSc Agric (Applied Plant and Soil Sciences)
8 BSc Agric (Plant Pathology)
9 BSc (Biochemistry)
10 BSc (Biological Sciences)
11 BSc (Biotechnology)
12 BSc (Chemistry)
13 BSc (Ecology)
14 BSc (Entomology)
15 BSc (Engineering and Environmental Geology)
16 BSc (Food Science)
17 BSc (Genetics)
18 BSc (Geography)
19 BSc (Geoinformatics)
20 BSc (Geology)
21 BSc (Human Genetics)
22 BSc (Human Physiology)
23 BSc (Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology)
24 BSc (Mathematical Statistics)
25 BSc (Mathematics)
26 BSc (Medical Sciences)
27 BSc (Meteorology)
28 BSc (Microbiology)
29 BSc (Physics)
30 BSc (Plant Science)
31 BSc (Zoology)
All the above details are the University of Pretoria Courses per Faculty. For more information about the courses, click here.
University of Pretoria Bank Details
ABSA Bank:
Branch: ABSA Bank Hatfield
Branch Code: 632 005
Account number: 214 000 00 54 (if you have a student number [EMPL ID])
OR
Account number: 214 000 00 38 (if you have not received a student number yet)
Swift code for International payments: ABSAZAJJ
STANDARD Bank:
Branch: Standard Bank Hatfield
Branch Code: 011545
Account number: 012 602 604
Swift code for International payments: SBZAZAJJ
Reference to be used on the deposit slip:
* Your eight-digit student number (EMPL ID)
* If you have not received a student number yet, please use your National ID number or Passport number (non-South African citizens).
* If you apply online, please quote your Online Study Application Number that would have been emailed to you as the payment reference (typically in the form T1234567) and pay your application fee into the STANDARD Bank account.
These are the University of Pretoria Bank details. For more information about the University's Bank details (Account), please click here.