Public university · Free State

University of the Free State

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2027 applications: open from 1 April 2026, close 30 September 2026 · No application fee. Health Sciences close around 31 May 2026; Nursing, Social Work and Architecture around 31 July 2026. Dates can change and vary by programme - always confirm on www.ufs.ac.za.

Programmes at UFS

24 shown · 169 in catalogue

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5APS required

UFS

Dutch Foreign Language Acquisition for Beginners

Afrikaans Acquisition for Foreign Language Speakers

Afrikaans Competence for Third and Foreign Language Speakers

French Foreign Language Acquisition

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FOR BEGINNERS PART 1

'I AM' EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FOR BEGINNERS PART 2

EFFECTIVE BIBLE TEACHING TO CHILDREN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COST ACCOUNTING

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY IN A FAST-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE (BASIC)

INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE (INTERMEDIATE)

BASIC CONVERSATIONAL SESOTHO COURSE

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL SESOTHO COURSE

ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL SESOTHO COURSE

Higher Certificate in Music Performance

BCom with specialisation in Economics

BCom with specialisation in Finance

BCom with specialisation in Marketing

BCom with specialisation in Business Management

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Applying to UFS

Online application guide

Step-by-step on applying to UFS - what you need, fees, and the deadline.

Status-check guide

How to check your UFS application status the right way.

UFS application questions

You apply to University of the Free State directly on UFS's own online application portal. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our UFS online application guide for the full steps.

UFS is free to apply to. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.

It depends on the programme. UFS uses the standard APS for most programmes. Each UFS programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.

Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our UFS status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.

It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for UFS programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.

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