How to apply to UP online

Applications to University of Pretoria are handled by University of Pretoria's own official application portal. Here is the step-by-step path - what to do, what you need, the fee, and the deadline. UP is application fee (confirm on the official site).

Apply on the official UP portal Check if you qualify

Open the www.up.ac.za portal

Applications to UP are made through University of Pretoria's own official application portal. Go to www.up.ac.za and create your applicant profile with your ID number and contact details.

Choose your programme(s)

Search for the qualification you want at UP and add it to your application. Add a backup choice if the portal allows it. Each programme on AskSmarty shows its code and entry requirements.

Upload your documents

Upload a certified copy of your ID, your latest results or final matric certificate, and any programme-specific documents. Have clear scans ready before you start.

Pay the application fee

UP is application fee (confirm on the official site). Pay on the official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Keep your proof of payment.

Submit before the deadline

Submit your application before the closing date (around 30 June 2026 for 2027; Veterinary Science closes earlier, around 31 May 2026.). Dates can change and vary by programme, so confirm on www.up.ac.za. Spaces fill before deadlines, so apply early, then track your status.

Common questions

Through University of Pretoria's own official application portal. The official portal is www.up.ac.za - apply only there. AskSmarty links to it but never processes applications or takes payment.

UP is application fee (confirm on the official site). The fee is paid to the institution on its official portal. Late or walk-in applications sometimes cost more.

A certified copy of your ID, your latest school results (or final matric certificate), and any documents the specific programme asks for. Prepare clear scans before you begin.

Check your UP status All UP programmes

AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by UP or the CAO. Always confirm fees, documents, and dates on www.up.ac.za before applying. We never take payment.