The University of the Free State (UFS) publishes an Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 for students who want to start their studies at UFS in 2027. It describes the programmes, services and minimum admission requirements, and UFS says it must be read together with the university's policies, rules and regulations. Here is what it contains and how to use it.
What is in the UFS prospectus
- Our campuses: the Bloemfontein Campus, the Qwaqwa Campus and the South Campus
- Faculty sections: Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Humanities, and Theology and Religion
- Programme tables: each programme's academic plan code, minimum Admission Point (AP), English and Mathematics requirements, and campus
- Merit awards and competitions: academic merit awards for new first-years, Star of Stars and Matriculant of the Year
- International students: the steps for applying, visas and matriculation exemption
- Financial aid: bursaries, NSFAS and merit bursaries
- Student life: Housing and Residence Affairs, residence applications and fees, college communities, KovsieSport, counselling and disability support
- Quick reference: contact numbers for every faculty and service
How to use the prospectus
- Calculate your AP using the UFS method, where Life Orientation can add a point at 60% or more.
- Find your programme in the faculty tables, and check its AP, English and Mathematics levels.
- Check the campus code: BC for Bloemfontein, QC for Qwaqwa and SC for South Campus.
- Indicate on your online application if you need residence accommodation or financial aid.
Residence information
The prospectus sets out the residence requirements, such as a Grade 12 AP of at least 30 for the Bloemfontein Campus and 25 for Qwaqwa, the R990 breakage deposit and the 2027 accommodation fees.
Merit awards
It also explains the automatic merit awards for first-years, from R6,000 for an AP of 35 to R20,000 for an AP of 44 or more.
Important notice
UFS reserves the right to change admission requirements and to withdraw programmes, and some programmes are only offered if enough applicants apply. It says it will inform affected applicants in advance.
International applicants
The prospectus sets out a step-by-step process for international students: applying, a study visa with help from the Office for International Affairs, securing funding, submitting final results, accepting the offer in time and, if needed, registering conditionally while finalising a matriculation exemption.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences programmes are presented only on the Bloemfontein Campus, and the prospectus explains their additional selection.
Contact
For applications, email applications@ufs.ac.za or call 051 401 3000. For application status, email studentadmin@ufs.ac.za.
Related pages
See the UFS admission requirements, UFS courses and how to apply to UFS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the UFS prospectus include?
Programmes by faculty with AP requirements, campuses, funding, residences and contacts.
What do the UFS campus codes mean?
BC is Bloemfontein, QC is Qwaqwa and SC is South Campus.
Does the UFS prospectus list residence fees?
Yes, with the 2027 accommodation fees.