University of Pretoria
#6
In South Africa
#501-600
In the world
UP is known for strong academics and big campus life in Gauteng. You generally need at least 28 APS to get in, but some courses want more.
Ranking source: THE 2026
UP usually responds in stages, so keep checking both your email and your student portal.
Check your application status
Track your UP portal updates.
Understanding your response
Your application may move from received to conditionally admitted before your final Matric results confirm your place. Extra faculty steps can slow that timeline down.
Got an offer?
Accept your conditional offer on the portal, submit your signed student contract, and be ready to pay the initial registration fee once your final results are out.
Didn't get in?
If UP is not available, use your APS and subject results to target the next best fit quickly.
Rewrite matric
Improve your marks and reapply.
Try other unis
See where your current APS still fits.
Gap year
Work, volunteer, and plan your next cycle.