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The University of Fort Hare traces its roots back more than a century and has grown into a public university operating from campuses in Alice, East London and Bisho in the Eastern Cape. It is currently implementing a decade-long institutional renewal strategy running to 2030, with recent investment going into new student facilities and a research and innovation hub, alongside a continued emphasis on digital learning and student support services. Academically the university is organised around faculties spanning arts and social sciences, science and agriculture, management and commerce, education, law and health sciences, offering qualifications from undergraduate bachelor's degrees through to doctoral study, with governance, teaching quality and research output guided by its Senate and Council structures.

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University of Fort Hare Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by University of Fort Hare. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to University of Fort Hare for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 November 2026. Exact opening/closing day not yet published by Fort Hare for 2026 - month shown is accurate.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

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17 listed

Courses Offered at University of Fort Hare for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at University of Fort Hare you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 26).

All 17 courses at University of Fort Hare, grouped by qualification.

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with University of Fort Hare before you apply.

Entry

Admission Requirements at University of Fort Hare

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 17 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 26. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at University of Fort Hare, by band

Of the 17 courses listed here, 17 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
25 to 29 17 Standard degree entry for many faculties.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 2 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 7 10
  • NQF 8 7

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

University of Fort Hare Faculties and What They Offer

Money

Fees and Funding at University of Fort Hare

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official University of Fort Hare site.

Where to study

University of Fort Hare Campuses

Alice Campus
Main campus

Alice, Eastern Cape

Bisho Campus

Bisho, Eastern Cape

East London Campus

East London, Eastern Cape

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at University of Fort Hare

Answers

University of Fort Hare: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Fort Hare has 17 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of Fort Hare can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 30 November 2026 and opened on 1 April 2026. Exact opening/closing day not yet published by Fort Hare for 2026 - month shown is accurate. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made directly with the institution. Start on their official site: https://www.ufh.ac.za. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 26. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
The courses listed here sit across 6 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Faculty of Management and Commerce, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Law.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Journalist, Public Relations Practitioner, Accountant, Agribusiness Officer, Agricultural Advisor and Agricultural Consultant. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of Fort Hare has 3 campuses in Eastern Cape: Alice Campus (Alice), Bisho Campus (Bisho) and East London Campus (East London).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 30 November 2026
  • Lowest APS: 26
  • Courses: 17
  • Exact opening/closing day not yet published by Fort Hare for 2026 - month shown is accurate.
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Contact University of Fort Hare

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: +27 (0) 40 602 2319
  • Email: registrar@ufh.ac.za
  • Address: Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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