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University of Pretoria (UP): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng
104

courses listed

3

qualification types

5

campuses

30 Jun 2026

applications close

The University of Pretoria is a long-established public university based in Pretoria, Gauteng, drawing students from across South Africa and abroad into a wide spread of academic fields spanning commerce, engineering, health sciences, law, humanities, agriculture and the country's only dedicated veterinary science faculty. Teaching takes place across several specialised campuses, including a health sciences campus at Prinshof and a veterinary campus at Onderstepoort, alongside the main Hatfield campus. The university is recognised internationally for the strength of several of its academic departments and positions itself as a research-driven institution with strong links to South Africa's public and private sectors. Its undergraduate offering ranges from short higher certificates through to lengthy professional degrees such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

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UP 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 Pretoria. 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 UP for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 June 2026.
  • 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. The button below opens University of Pretoria’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to University of Pretoria’s own official application page.

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104 listed

Courses Offered at UP for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at UP you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 20).

Find courses by type: Higher Certificate 1 Diploma 1 Bachelor's Degree 102

All 104 courses at UP, grouped by qualification.

UP Bachelor's Degree Courses 102

Show the other 77 Bachelor's Degree courses

UP Diploma Courses 1

UP Higher Certificate Courses 1

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

Easier entry

UP Courses With a Low APS Requirement

2 of the 104 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 20. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Entry

Admission Requirements at UP

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 104 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 20 up to 36. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at UP, by band

Of the 104 courses listed here, 104 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
20 to 24 2 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 16 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
30 to 34 72 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.
35 to 42 14 The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering.

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

UP Faculties and What They Offer

The 104 courses listed here are split across 9 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 31 courses Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 21 courses Faculty of Humanities 16 courses Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 15 courses Faculty of Health Sciences 10 courses Faculty of Education 5 courses Faculty of Theology and Religion 3 courses Faculty of Veterinary Science 2 courses Faculty of Law 1 course
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Fees and Funding at UP

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 UP site.

Where to study

UP Campuses

Hatfield
Main campus

Pretoria, Gauteng

Groenkloof

Pretoria, Gauteng

Hillcrest

Pretoria, Gauteng

Onderstepoort

Pretoria, Gauteng

Prinshof

Pretoria, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at UP

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many UP courses prepare you for that career.

Researcher 23 Academic 20 Laboratory Scientist 13 Industry Consultant 12 Design Engineer 10 Project Engineer 10 Consulting Engineer 9 Plant Engineer 9 Data Scientist 5 Policy Analyst 5 Diplomat 4 Financial Analyst 4 Training Official 4 Brand Manager 3 Business Analyst 3 Human Resources Officer 3 Missionary 3 Systems Analyst 3 Youth Counsellor 3 Advocate 2 Agribusiness Manager 2 Agricultural Researcher 2 Animator 2 Attorney 2 Commodity Trader 2 Consultants 2 Editor 2 Ethics Consultant 2 Extension Officer 2 Financial Engineer 2 Gallery Manager 2 Hydrogeologist 2 IT Auditor 2 Journalist 2 Legal Academic 2 Legal Advisor 2

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

UP: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Pretoria has 104 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of Pretoria 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 June 2026 and opened on 1 April 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. 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 20 and the highest is 36. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
2 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences (APS 20) and Diploma in Theology (APS 24). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 9 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Education.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Researcher, Academic, Laboratory Scientist, Industry Consultant, Design Engineer and Project Engineer. 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 Pretoria has 5 campuses in Gauteng: Hatfield (Pretoria), Groenkloof (Pretoria), Hillcrest (Pretoria), Onderstepoort (Pretoria) and Prinshof (Pretoria).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 30 June 2026
  • Lowest APS: 20
  • Courses: 104
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Contact UP

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: +27 (0)12 420 3111
  • Email: ssc@up.ac.za
  • Address: cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street, Hatfield, 0028, South Africa (Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028)

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