University of Pretoria (UP): Online Applications 2024

University of Pretoria (UP): Online Applications 2024. University of Pretoria (UP) invites prospective students to apply online for 2024 academic year.

UP Closing Dates 2024

• Faculty of Veterinary Science:  31 May 2023
• ALL other faculties:  30 June 2023

The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. University applications for the 2024 academic year are now open at UP.

The university offers courses in the following faculties:

• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Theology and Religion
• Veterinary Science

Students are encouraged to read the admission requirements before they apply for any degrees at the university.

How to apply

1. Go to the university website: https://www.up.ac.za/online-application
2. Click on ‘study’ and then ‘apply’
3. Click on ‘Apply now’
4. Click on ‘I want to’ and select ‘start new application’
5. Select ‘OK’
6. Fill in the required information
7. Click back to the ‘I want to’ drop down list
8. Select ‘log in to continue’
9. Fill in your login details
10. Confirm your email address and change your password
11. Click on the ‘>’ button
12. Fill in the required information
13. Submit the following documents in PDF form
    • copy of your ID or passport
    • grade 11 report or your final score certificate 
    • proof of payment of application fee (R300)
14. Review your application
15. If you are sure you are done with your application, click on the ‘I have completed the application …’ button
16. Click on ‘return’

How To Track Your Application

1. Go to the university website –
2. Click on ‘study’ and then ‘apply’
3. Click on ‘Application status’
4. Click on the link they direct you to to check your status
5. Enter your log in details
6. You will then be able to view your UP application status

Once the application has been submitted, you will receive communication from the university, explaining how to access your Student Centre through the UP Student Portal, enabling you to track your progress and status, as well as other communications and possible outstanding items.

Closing Dates

• Faculty of Veterinary Science:  31 May 
• ALL other faculties:  30 June

Some applications for specialised fields might only be processed after the official closing date