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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Afrikaans Home Language 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Afrikaans HL specialisation requires English FAL at Level 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Specialisation in Sesotho Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Sesotho Home Language 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Sesotho HL specialisation requires English FAL at Level 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Specialisation in isiZulu Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), isiZulu Home Language 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

isiZulu HL specialisation requires English FAL at Level 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Specialisation in English Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English Home Language 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

English Home Language specialisation requires Afrikaans on Level 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and English Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%) Home Language, Mathematics 4 (50%), First Additional Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Life Skills, Social Sciences, and English Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%) Home Language, First Additional Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and Sesotho Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%), Sesotho Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Life Skills and Social Sciences, and isiZulu Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), isiZulu Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Sesotho Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Sesotho Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and isiZulu Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%), isiZulu Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, and Afrikaans Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%), Afrikaans Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Afrikaans Home Language

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Afrikaans Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Accounting and Business Studies

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%), Accounting 4 (50%), Business Studies 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

EMS and Accounting

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%), Accounting 4 (50%), Economics 4 (50%) OR Business Studies 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Engineering Graphics and Design 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Life Sciences and Mathematics

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Technology and Life Sciences

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Life Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Sesotho HL and English FAL

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Sesotho Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

isiZulu HL and English FAL

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), isiZulu Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Mathematics and Physical Sciences

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Sesotho HL and History

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Sesotho Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

isiZulu HL and History

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), isiZulu Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

English and History

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Afrikaans HL and English

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Afrikaans Home Language 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Geography and Life Sciences

4 years APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%), Geography 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medical Science with specialisation in Radiation Science (BMedSc)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

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Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School of Clinical Medicine is 31 May 2026. If you are a senior applicant (or studies at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection rules available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)

APS: 36

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

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Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School of Clinical Medicine is 31 May 2026. If you are a senior applicant (or studies at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection rules available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Nursing

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 3 (40%) OR Mathematical Literacy: 6 (70%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Closing date for applications is 31 July 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection. Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required. Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom)

APS: 33

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 4 (50%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

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Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BSc (Physiotherapy)

APS: 33

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 4 (50%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics* BSc (Dietetics)

APS: 33

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 4 (50%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccTher)

APS: 33

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 4 (50%), Life Sciences: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Biokinetics * (BBiok)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English: 5 (60%), Mathematics: 4 (50%), Life Sciences: 4 (50%), Physical Sciences: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Academic Plan Code BC844000. Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Sport Coaching (B SportCoach)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

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Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required. Closing date for applications to study the following programmes in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is 31 MAY 2026. If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), there are important additional requirements that you must meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information at [email protected]. For additional requirements, consult the selection policy available on the website: www.ufs.ac.za/healthselection.

FACULTY OF LAW

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - four years

four years APS: 33

Key Requirements

Minimum APS: 33. English: 6 (70%). Either Mathematics: 4 (50%) OR Mathematical Literacy: 6 (70%).

Additional Requirements

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Academic Plan Code: BC340000. Admission requirements are guidelines. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; selection is based on space availability, academic results, and other admission criteria. The programme is presented only on the Bloemfontein Campus.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Behavioural Genetics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Botany

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Entomology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Genetics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Microbiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Physiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Statistics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry and Zoology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Entomology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Genetics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Microbiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Plant Breeding

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Entomology and Zoology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Zoology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Entomology and Genetics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Entomology and Microbiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Genetics and Microbiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Genetics and Physiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Genetics and Zoology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Microbiology and Statistics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Microbiology and Zoology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Plant Health Ecology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Plant Health Management

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Forensic Science*

three-year APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Admission to Forensic Sciences is subject to selection. A minimum AP of 34 is required, with a cumulative AP score of at least 17 for Mathematics, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Life Sciences 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Admission to Forensic Sciences is subject to selection. Closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mathematics and Chemistry

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mathematics and Physics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Actuarial Science

three-year APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Admission to the BSc Actuarial Science is subject to selection. The selection process is based on academic performance. If you are unsuccessful in your application for Actuarial Science, you may be offered a place in Econometrics if you apply for Econometrics as well. A space will be made available to you in the third year of Actuarial Science if you excel in your Econometrics in the first two years. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Climate Sciences

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Econometrics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mathematical Statistics and Psychometrics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Statistics and Economics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Statistics and Psychology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Chemistry and Biochemistry

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

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If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit a limited number of students based on academic excellence in the second year. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Chemistry and Botany

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

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If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit a limited number of students based on academic excellence in the second year. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Chemistry and Microbiology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

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If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit a limited number of students based on academic excellence in the second year. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Chemistry and Physics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

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If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit a limited number of students based on academic excellence in the second year. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Physics and Agrometeorology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Physics and Astrophysics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Physics and Engineering Subjects

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

four-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

SUBJECT TO SELECTION. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geography and Environmental Science

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geography Specialisation

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Environmental Soil Science

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geology and Chemistry

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Final admission is subject to the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Environmental Geology

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Final admission is subject to the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geochemistry

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Final admission is subject to the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geology

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Final admission is subject to the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geology and Physics

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Final admission is subject to the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Chemistry

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Mathematics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Physics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Data Science

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 6 (70%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Business Management

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

All BSc (IT) programmes are subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)

three-year APS: 33

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural Economics

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 2 (30%). Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 (60%) will also be accepted.

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 (60%) will also be accepted.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural Management*

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural Extension*

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Animal Production Management*

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Crop Production *

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Mixed Farming Management*

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Irrigation Management

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Mathematical Literacy on Level 7 (80%) will also be accepted IF the AP is 31 or above (excluding BAgric majoring in Agricultural Economics).

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Animal Science

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agrometeorology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agronomy

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Plant Breeding

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Plant Pathology

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Soil Science

three-year APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science (Compulsory) 5 (60%), Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Physical Sciences and Mathematics are COMPULSORY if you want to take Chemistry modules. The options are between Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Architecture (BArch)

four-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

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Selection is required. You must pass a selection process. Visit www.ufs.ac.za/arch-selection, print the selection form, and submit completed form to [email protected] before/on 31 July 2026. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Closing date for application and the submission of your selection form is 31 July 2026.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Construction Economics and Management (full-time)

three-year APS: 30

Key Requirements

SUBJECT TO SELECTION. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Economics or Business Studies or Accounting or Physical Science 4 (50%)

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The full-time option to study a BSc (Construction Economics and Management) programme is usually applicable to prospective students who are currently in Grade 12, or other qualifying candidates who wish to study on a full-time basis. Closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Construction Management (Compact Learning)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

SUBJECT TO SELECTION. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Economics or Business Studies or Accounting or Physical Science 4 (50%)

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Applicants must be at least 22 years of age. Applicants must submit/supply proof of full-time employment in the construction industry. Closing date for applications for the programmes offered in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

SUBJECT TO SELECTION. English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Economics or Business Studies or Accounting or Physical Science 4 (50%)

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Applicants must be at least 22 years of age. Applicants must submit/supply proof of full-time employment in the construction industry. Closing date for applications for the programmes offered in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Botany and Life Sciences

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Life Sciences

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Zoology and Life Sciences

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geography and Environmental Geography

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Geography

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Life Sciences 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 5 (60%)

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Computer Science and Management

APS: 32

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Sciences 4 (50%)

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Social Work

APS: 35

Key Requirements

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English - 5 (60%) - Subject to selection. Closing date for applications is 31 July 2026. We prioritise direct school leavers' admission to the programme to increase this group's access to higher education. As such, applicants who are already in the higher education system, holding a degree or a qualification, may have a lower chance of being selected. First-choice social work applications are given preference.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Community Development (BCommDev)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English - 5 (60%) - Subject to selection.

Additional Requirements

An AP of 30 OR a Diploma in Vocational Skills with a minimum pass rate of Level 4 in English is required. Admission is subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BSocSci

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 4 (50%) - The Bachelor of Social Sciences degree (BSocSci) makes provision for majoring in any two of the following subject fields: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, Political Science, Industrial Psychology

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Faculty of Theology and Religion

Bachelor of Divinity* (BDiv)

APS: 28

Key Requirements

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Minimum Admission Requirements: English 4 (50%). All first-time entering mainstream students must write the UFS test of academic literacy. Although the Academic and Quantitative Literacy tests (NBT) are written, only the results of the Academic Literacy test are used during the registration process. If the stipulated requirements of the UFS test of academic literacy have not been met or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, students will be required to register and successfully complete the applicable development module.

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Academic Plan Code: BC940301. All applicants are considered for selection based on information submitted on a selection form; completing this form is mandatory for consideration. The Faculty of Theology and Religion Admission Committee makes final admission decisions. The Bachelor of Divinity is a qualification in Theology that focuses on professional ministry.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Higher Certificate in Music Performance

APS: 20

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%). Subject to selection. A compulsory audition and musical aptitude test before 30 September 2026 on the chosen instrument or in singing.

Additional Requirements

For more Information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Diploma in Music

APS: 25

Key Requirements

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English 4 (50%). Subject to selection. Unisa, ABRSM, or Trinity College Grade 5 in principal instrument or voice or equivalent skills; Unisa or ABRSM Grade 3 in Music Theory is advised; a compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September 2026.

Additional Requirements

For more information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Advanced Diploma in Music

Key Requirements

Completed a Diploma in Music or relevant NQF6. A compulsory audition before 30 September 2026.

Additional Requirements

For more information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Advanced Diploma in Opera Studies

Key Requirements

Completed a Diploma in Music or relevant NQF6. A compulsory audition before 30 September 2026.

Additional Requirements

For more information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Language Practice)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 5 (60%). Subject to selection. Language admission requirements: An achievement level of no less than Level 5 (60%) for any home language (HL) taken in Grade 12. An achievement level of no less than 65% for any first additional language (FAL) taken in Grade 12. A second additional language (SAL) does not count for admission purposes. The closing date for the application and the portfolio of creative work and selection form is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Governance and Political Transformation)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Integrated Organisational Communication)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 5 (60%). Language admission requirements: An achievement level of no less than Level 6 (60%) for English home language (HL) OR an achievement level of no less than 65% for English first additional language (FAL) or English second additional language (SAL).

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Journalism)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 5 (60%). Language admission requirements: An achievement level of no less than Level 6 (60%) for English home language (HL) OR an achievement level of no less than 65% for English first additional language (FAL) or English second additional language (SAL).

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Fine Arts)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%). Subject to selection. The closing date for the application and the portfolio of creative work and selection form is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Drama and Theatre Arts)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 5 (60%) HL. Subject to selection. An achievement level of 60% for English home language (HL). An achievement level of no less than 65% for English first additional language (FAL) or second additional language (SAL). Drama experience at school level is recommended and a compulsory audition and interview will be conducted for selection. Closing date for application is 30 September 2026.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA General

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%). See the majors offered below.

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA specialising in Languages

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%).

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Music

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 4 (50%). Subject to selection. Music Theory Unisa or ABRSM Grade 5 or equivalent; Music Performance Unisa, ABRSM, or Trinity College Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September 2026.

Additional Requirements

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Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment on +27 51 401 2810 or [email protected]. For more information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

BA (Music)

APS: 30

Key Requirements

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English 4 (50%). Subject to selection. Music Theory Unisa or ABRSM Grade 5 or equivalent; Music Performance Unisa, ABRSM, or Trinity College Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September 2026.

Additional Requirements

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Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment on +27 51 401 2810 or [email protected]. For more information: www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/odeion-school-of-music-home/prospective-students/auditions-for-admission

FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Community Development

APS: 30

Key Requirements

English 5 (60%). Subject to selection. An AP of 30 OR a Diploma in Vocational Skills with a minimum pass rate of Level 4 in English is required.

Additional Requirements

Admission is subject to a selection process.

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Economics

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Finance

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics

APS: 34

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Marketing

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Business Management

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Human Resource Management

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (40%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom (Law)

APS: 33

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BAcc

APS: 34

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 5 (60%)

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The BAcc is accredited by the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) for aspiring Chartered Accountants (SA). This, together with the PGDip (CA) or BAcc Honours, constitutes the 'CA programme' offered by the UFS. SAICA has awarded the CA programme offered by the UFS a 'Level 1' rating (the best available rating). The performance of UFS Accountancy graduates in the SAICA professional examinations and the demand for these graduates by employers, bear testimony to the quality of the CA programme.

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom (Accounting)

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

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The BCom (Accounting) degree is aimed at the general accountancy professions (including AGA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA, and CIMA). Students who complete the BCom (Accounting) degree and still wish to pursue the chartered accountancy route will first have to complete the PGDip (GA) or BComHons (Acc) whereafter they will be eligible to register for the PGDip (CA) or BAcc Honours.

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BAdmin

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 3 (30%)

Additional Requirements

Bloemfontein Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

BCom with specialisation in Management

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Qwaqwa Campus

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Bachelor of Administration

APS: 28

Key Requirements

English 4 (50%), Mathematics 2 (30%)

Additional Requirements

Qwaqwa Campus