The University of Venda (Univen), established in 1982 in Thohoyandou in the Vhembe district of Limpopo, offers 218 undergraduate programmes through four faculties. Its programmes run from NQF level 6 to level 10. The details below come from Univen's 2027 prospectus.
Univen's four faculties
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education: 10 departments
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture: 15 departments
- Faculty of Health Sciences: 5 departments
- Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law: 11 departments, including the School of Law
Univen in numbers
- 16,600 registered students in 2025
- 3,151 graduates in 2025, of whom 2,388 were undergraduates and 763 postgraduates
- A library with over 154,000 physical books and more than 37,000 digital resources
- 26 sporting codes and extracurricular activities, from soccer and netball to chess, debate and choir
Extended degree programmes
Some faculties offer extended degree programmes, which add support in the first year. For example, the extended BCom programmes start from an APS of 28, and several extended BSc programmes from 24 to 26.
Popular programmes
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Nursing: APS 38
- Bachelor of Education: APS 36
- BCom in Accounting Sciences: APS 35
- Bachelor of Arts programmes: APS 30
- BSc programmes, including Computer Science: APS 26
See the Univen admission requirements page for the subjects each needs.
Tuition per module
Univen lists a price for each module, and the 2026 fees booklet estimates the yearly cost of each programme. For example, the first year of a BCom was estimated at R48,280. Read more on the Univen fees page.
Support for students
Univen offers free student support services, such as academic advising, career development, counselling and disability support, as well as health and wellness services. Its library has special devices and a dedicated space for students with disabilities, and there is free internet across the campus.
Registration fees
Univen's 2026 fees booklet lists a registration fee of R2,710 and a late registration fee of R4,480, so register on time. Self-funded students pay R5,000 at registration, which includes the registration fee, an SRC levy and a tuition deposit.
Campus life
Univen promotes unity, cultural diversity and internationalisation among its students and staff, and its programmes from NQF level 6 to level 10 are internationally recognised.
Cancelling a course
If you want to cancel a course, notify the Registrar's office in writing on the official form. If you cancel within 60 days of the start of the term, you receive a full refund, and between 60 and 90 days, 50%.
Applying
All applicants apply online, and Univen's 2026 fees booklet says no application fee applies to 2027 applications. See the how to apply page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many faculties does Univen have?
Four, with 41 academic departments between them.
How many undergraduate programmes does Univen offer?
218.
Where is Univen?
In Thohoyandou, in the Vhembe district of Limpopo.