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Welcome to the University of Fort Hare’s admissions section. Here we provide information and updates on everything you need to know about admissions:
Track your admission status
Explore admission requirements
Calculate your Admission Points Score (APS)
Match your APS with UFH programmes
Keep track of important events and closing dates
Connect with support staff
Discover the admission steps if you are international student
Admission Point Score (APS)
Your Admission Points Score (APS) evaluates your performance in accordance with the admission requirements of our programmes. Use your Mid-year Matric or National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination marks to determine your APS. Let’s get started!
APS Calculator
Check in on your Application Status
Track your admission status and outcome
Check status
Apply Online
Teaching is being taken more seriously and more and more higher education institutions across the nation.
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Admission
Requirements
Undergraduate Qualifications
Prospective applicants need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements.
The minimum admission entry requirements into Bachelor degrees offered by UFH are:
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in English Home Language or English 1
st
Additional Language
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in four subjects plus an achievement rating of 2 (30 -39%) or higher in one subject
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in Life Orientation.
Based on the above, the minimum admission point score (APS) is 26 points or higher, depending on the programme
(Calculate your APS)
.
It should be noted that UFH Faculties may prescribe higher minimum requirements with minimum pass level requirements for different programmes and qualifications.
Postgraduate Qualifications
Admission requirements for Honours, Masters, and Doctorate programs vary by faculty and program of study. In addition, some UFH faculties may require minimum average marks, specific majors or registration with professional bodies. Our
postgraduate admission study guides
provides minimum admission requirements for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degree programs.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science and Agriculture
Faculty of Management and Commerce
Faculty of Health Science
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
International Students
Undergraduate
Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. Click below, for a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country.
Check Qualifications
Postgraduate
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications to determine their level within the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website . It is the responsibility of the prospective student to forward his/her documentation to SAQA.
SAQA Website
Important Dates
Opening of Applications for Undergraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Opening of Applications for Postgraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Closing Date for Undergraduate Applications
31 October 2026
Closing Date for Postgraduate Applications
31 October 2026 (Masters & Honours)
31 March 2027 (PHD)
Important Dates
Opening of Applications for Undergraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Opening of Applications for Postgraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Closing Date for Undergraduate Applications
31 October 2026
Closing Date for Postgraduate Applications
31 October 2026 (Masters & Honours)
31 March 2027 (PHD)
Frequently
asked questions
How do I check my admission status if I have already applied?
Track your application admission status by visiting the
Student Web Online Application System
.
What are the minimum admission entry requirements?
For Bachelor programmes, you need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements.
What is the Admission Point Score system?
An Admission Points Score (APS) is a number that represents your academic performance in South Africa’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. It’s used to determine if you are eligible for admission to UFH Bachelor programmes.
How do I calculate my APS score?
We’ve developed a
calculator
to help you determine your APS score. You can use your mid-year Grade 12 exam marks or your final National Senior Certificate (NSC) marks to determine your APS.
When will I receive my admission decision?
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) sends a confirmation email to applicants who have successfully completed their application. Applicants can also check their application status by logging into the online application portal or by receiving an SMS or email
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Looking to contact us?
East London Campus Admissions
Faculty of Law and Faculty of Education
E-mail:
nheshula@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Management & Commerce and Faculty of Health Sciences
E-mail:
alingela@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
E-mail:
alennox@ufh.ac.za
Alice Campus Admissions
Faculty of Education and Faculty of Management & Commerce
E-mail:
tgwintsa@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
E-mail:
nmatimba@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
E-mail:
znyamakazi@ufh.ac.za
Bhisho Campus Admissions
Admission Office
E-mail:
rrambridge@ufh.ac.za
or
aselanie@ufh.ac.za
Provide Feedback & Suggestions
Think UFH is right for you?
Start your journey.
Explore admission
Start application
APS Calculator
Calculate your APS in seconds — enter your results below to see if you meet the requirements for your desired program.
Campus Visit Request
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and
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Skip to content
Admission
2026 Applications Now Closed
Start your journey
Follow the Path to Bright Beginnings
Welcome to the University of Fort Hare’s admissions section. Here we provide information and updates on everything you need to know about admissions:
Track your admission status
Explore admission requirements
Calculate your Admission Points Score (APS)
Match your APS with UFH programmes
Keep track of important events and closing dates
Connect with support staff
Discover the admission steps if you are international student
Admission Point Score (APS)
Your Admission Points Score (APS) evaluates your performance in accordance with the admission requirements of our programmes. Use your Mid-year Matric or National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination marks to determine your APS. Let’s get started!
APS Calculator
Check in on your Application Status
Track your admission status and outcome
Check status
Apply Online
Teaching is being taken more seriously and more and more higher education institutions across the nation.
Apply online
Admission
Requirements
Undergraduate Qualifications
Prospective applicants need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements.
The minimum admission entry requirements into Bachelor degrees offered by UFH are:
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in English Home Language or English 1
st
Additional Language
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in four subjects plus an achievement rating of 2 (30 -39%) or higher in one subject
An achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher in Life Orientation.
Based on the above, the minimum admission point score (APS) is 26 points or higher, depending on the programme
(Calculate your APS)
.
It should be noted that UFH Faculties may prescribe higher minimum requirements with minimum pass level requirements for different programmes and qualifications.
Postgraduate Qualifications
Admission requirements for Honours, Masters, and Doctorate programs vary by faculty and program of study. In addition, some UFH faculties may require minimum average marks, specific majors or registration with professional bodies. Our
postgraduate admission study guides
provides minimum admission requirements for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degree programs.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science and Agriculture
Faculty of Management and Commerce
Faculty of Health Science
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
International Students
Undergraduate
Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. Click below, for a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country.
Check Qualifications
Postgraduate
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). SAQA evaluates foreign qualifications to determine their level within the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website . It is the responsibility of the prospective student to forward his/her documentation to SAQA.
SAQA Website
Important Dates
Opening of Applications for Undergraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Opening of Applications for Postgraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Closing Date for Undergraduate Applications
31 October 2026
Closing Date for Postgraduate Applications
31 October 2026 (Masters & Honours)
31 March 2027 (PHD)
Important Dates
Opening of Applications for Undergraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Opening of Applications for Postgraduate Programmes
1 May 2026
Closing Date for Undergraduate Applications
31 October 2026
Closing Date for Postgraduate Applications
31 October 2026 (Masters & Honours)
31 March 2027 (PHD)
Frequently
asked questions
How do I check my admission status if I have already applied?
Track your application admission status by visiting the
Student Web Online Application System
.
What are the minimum admission entry requirements?
For Bachelor programmes, you need to be in possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievements.
What is the Admission Point Score system?
An Admission Points Score (APS) is a number that represents your academic performance in South Africa’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. It’s used to determine if you are eligible for admission to UFH Bachelor programmes.
How do I calculate my APS score?
We’ve developed a
calculator
to help you determine your APS score. You can use your mid-year Grade 12 exam marks or your final National Senior Certificate (NSC) marks to determine your APS.
When will I receive my admission decision?
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) sends a confirmation email to applicants who have successfully completed their application. Applicants can also check their application status by logging into the online application portal or by receiving an SMS or email
Sign up to Discover and Explore
We regularly host open days and attend various career expos. Sign up to receive alerts of our upcoming open day events or to be notified when we visit in your region.
Sign up
Calendar
Admission Events
Sorry, no events were found for the Admission
View all events
Latest News
UFH Tightens Grip on Supply Chain Management to Strengthen Accountability and Service Delivery
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has taken a decisive step to strengthen governance and...
Read more
Two NRF Chair Appointments Strengthen UFH’s Research Footprint
The University of Fort Hare’s (UFH) research agenda has been firmly placed at the centre...
Read more
UFH Postgraduates Break New Ground in Afrocentric Science Communication Programme
Nine postgraduate students from the Department of Computational Sciences at the University of Fort Hare...
Read more
UFH hosts first GBV Survivors’ Healing Retreat as part of Freedom Month programme
The University of Fort Hare’s GBV Prevention & Gender Diversity Office hosted its first GBV...
Read more
UFH Law Students Excel at Prestigious Jessup Moot Court Competition
Competing on one of the world’s most prestigious international moot competitions, two University of Fort...
Read more
Sensei Xolani Thobela Ntsonkota: The Dojo Instructor Behind Nearly 300 Medals at UFH
In sports, medals often tell the story of talent. But behind nearly 300 local, national,...
Read more
OPINION | “Do not panic”. Petrol the New Toilet Paper: As Fort Beaufort petrol stations ran dry
Early Saturday morning, on the 21st of March, at KwaMaqoma, previously known as Fort Beaufort....
Read more
UFH PQA Director Awarded Advance HE’s Highest Global Fellowship
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) has recorded a significant milestone in its teaching and...
Read more
UFH AI Forum Confronts Urgent Need for Inclusive, Multilingual Education
A strong sense of urgency defined proceedings at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) during...
Read more
UFH Scientists Recognised by SAMRC for Research Impact on Public Health
A shared commitment to improving public health through water, environmental, and One Health research has...
Read more
Looking to contact us?
East London Campus Admissions
Faculty of Law and Faculty of Education
E-mail:
nheshula@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Management & Commerce and Faculty of Health Sciences
E-mail:
alingela@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
E-mail:
alennox@ufh.ac.za
Alice Campus Admissions
Faculty of Education and Faculty of Management & Commerce
E-mail:
tgwintsa@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
E-mail:
nmatimba@ufh.ac.za
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
E-mail:
znyamakazi@ufh.ac.za
Bhisho Campus Admissions
Admission Office
E-mail:
rrambridge@ufh.ac.za
or
aselanie@ufh.ac.za
Provide Feedback & Suggestions
Think UFH is right for you?
Start your journey.
Explore admission
Start application
APS Calculator
Calculate your APS in seconds — enter your results below to see if you meet the requirements for your desired program.
Campus Visit Request
Give us Feedback
Our website makes use of marketing related cookies, see more information in our
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy