Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
University of Pretoria

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

Opening soon01 Apr - 30 Jun 2025

UP closes most applications on 30 June 2026, while Veterinary Science closes on 31 May 2026.

  1. 1

    Start your UP online application

    Begin at up.ac.za/apply.

  2. 2

    Complete your biographical and academic details

    Select the degrees you want before you upload anything.

  3. 3

    Upload your certified documents

    You need your ID and final Grade 11 marks ready.

  4. 4

    Pay the fee and submit before the cutoff

    Budget R300 and finish early if your faculty closes sooner.

Fees & funding

UP charges a R300 application fee. Keep your funding plan moving too, because registration costs show up quickly once your place is confirmed.

Key dates

Applications open

1 April 2025

Applications close

30 June 2025

Veterinary Science closes

31 May 2026

Go to UP application portal