The procedure to apply online to study at University of Pretoria (also known as UP or Tukkie) is quite easy. You will just have to follow the below simple steps in order for your application to be successfully submitted.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is 1 of the top research institutions in Africa and their mission is to be an internationally recognised teaching & research university. It covers a wide range of courses in faculties which includes Built Environment & IT, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Natural & Agricultural Sciences, Theology, Veterinary Science.
Here are step-by-step guide for online application to study at University of Pretoria (UP):
- Go to: https://www.up.ac.za/online-application and click apply now!
- Enter the “Security Code” shown on your page and click on “create application id”
- Enter Applicant details (undergraduate if first-time student, postgraduate when degrees already obtained) and click on “ok” when all mandatory fields have been completed
- Confirm that Applicant details are correct, and most importantly that your email address is correct! Click on “continue” after verification
- Check your mailbox Inbox, where you should have received an automated email from PSCSMPRA@up.ac.za with your “Application ID” and “Password”. On the email click on confirmation link to confirm your “Application ID” and “Password”
- Enter “Application ID” and “Password” received in the automated email, then click on “login”
- Enter the email address, “Application ID Txxxxxxx” and “Password” received on the automated email and click on “ok”
- Create your own “new password” which you will easily remember, confirm “new password” and click on “continue”
- IMPORTANT: Click on “edit” to start completing your online application
- Complete Applicant details from Application page “Step 1 to 12” starting with “Personal Information” and click “go”
Step1:
- Complete applicant personal information and click “next” to continue. Please note, information is SAVED when you click on “next”
Step2:
- Select “First Choice” and “Second Choice” study. See three screens below to select choice of study. Click “next” after selection of “First choice” and “Second choice” study.
- Search your study choice. Provide keyword, eg Type in “ BSc” or “ BCom” in the “Programme of study” and click on “search”
Step 3:
- Enter Applicant “Contact Details” and click on “next” to continue
Step 4:
- Enter Applicant “Demographic Details” and click “next” to continue
Step 5:
- Enter Applicant “General Details” and click “next” to continue
Step 6:
- Enter Applicant “Emergency Contacts” details and click “next” to continue
Step 7:
- Enter Applicant “Tertiary “Education” details only if you have studied at other Universities and click “next” to continue.
Step 8:
- Enter Applicant “Sport Accomplishments” and click “next” to continue
Step 9:
- Enter Applicant “Secondary Education” details and click “next” to continue
- Warning: When you get to the screen where you are requested to capture the marks, please ensure that you capture your marks/symbols accurately and in the sequence as reflected on your school document. If you record your marks incorrectly, the University reserves the right to reject or revoke your admission
Step 10:
- Documentation” – uploading supporting documents (ID and Grade 11 or 12 results). Senior students upload their academic records, degrees, etc. Please read through the Guidelines for preparing documents to be uploaded: http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/1607/Instructions%20for%20Online%20Document%20scanning%20and%20upload%20ver%202_1_2.pdf
- Convert documents to PDF: http://docupub.com/pdfconvert/ After converting documents to PDF and naming them correctly, click “add” to submit the documents and click “next” to continue
Step 11:
“Declaration” – tick the box and click “next” to continue
Step 12:
- Payment” – select method of payment Please read through Credit Card Payments info and if uploading proof of payment, please refer to the Guidelines for preparing documents to be uploaded. Select your payment method and click “verify application”.
- You should receive a message “No errors” after you have clicked on verify, which implies that you have completed all the information required in Steps 1 to 12. If not, the system will inform you which information still needs to be completed (check status column under Application Steps).
- Click “OK”. Then “apply” to submit your application. If you do not click “apply”, your application is not complete.
- Click “ok” to complete the application process.
That’s all!