2018 - Higher Education | University of Pretoria

1 2018 undergraduate programme by the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration in December 2016. Comments and queries can be directed to or Tel +27 (0)12 420 : This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to, or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness, or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to, at all times, verify the correctness of the published information with the University . Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party a proud Tuks studentUndergraduate programmesOnline application process for studies in 2018 University of Pretoria contact information.

2 1 University of Pretoria banking details ..1 Minimum admission requirements ..1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) seven-point rating scale ..1 Non-South African citizens ..1 Online application process infographic ..2 Special offer to new first-year academic achievers ..4 Faculty of Health Sciences ..5 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology ..6 Faculty of Theology ..7 Faculty of Humanities ..8 Faculty of Law ..9 Faculty of Education ..9 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences ..10 Faculty of Veterinary Sciences ..12 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences ..13 University of Pretoria 11. Become a proud Tuks student The University of Pretoria (UP) is a diverse and dynamic University community comprising students from all over the world. It has nine faculties ( Education ; Humanities; Economic and Management Sciences; Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology; Law; Natural and Agricultural Sciences; Theology; Veterinary Science and Health Sciences) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).

3 The University of Pretoria s degrees are internationally recognised and are structured similarly to those of the world s best universities. A number of support departments at the University help ensure that all staff and student activities, spread over six campuses, are executed with the necessary quality, relevance, diversity and sustainability. University of Pretoria contact informationLocationPostal addressStudent Service CentreUniversity of Pretoriacnr Lynnwood Road and Roper StreetHatfieldSouth AfricaUniversity of PretoriaPrivate Bag X20 Hatfield 0028 South AfricaTel +27 (0)12 420 3111 Email of Pretoria banking detailsUniversity bank accountsApplication fee for studyAccount holderUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of PretoriaBankABSAS tandard BankBranchHatfield (Branch code: 632005)Hatfield (Branch code: 011545)Swift codeABSAZAJJCPTSBZAZAJJA ccount number2140 000 038012 602 604 Deposit referenceInitials and surnameInitials and surnameMinimum admission requirementsTo be able to register, National Senior Certificate (NSC)/IEB*/Cambridge candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as with the minimum requirements for the relevant programme.

4 The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate s achievement in any SIX recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (including subjects from the non-designated subject list, eg CAT, Tourism, Hospitality Studies and Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Technology, etc), by using the NSC seven-point rating scale. Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS. Life Orientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement.*Independent Examination Board (IEB)National Senior Certificate (NSC) seven-point rating scaleAchievement levelDescriptionPercentage7 Outstanding achievement80 100%6 Meritorious achievement70 79%5 Substantial achievement60 69%4 Adequate achievement50 59%3 Moderate achievement40 49%2 Elementary achievement30 39%1 Not achieved0 29%Non-South African citizensNon-South African citizens will have to submit proof of legal status in South Africa, as well as proof of adequate medical aid cover at the International Students Division before they will be able to register.

5 Contact informationTel +27 (0)12 420 3111 Email South AfricaA full or foreign conditional exemption certificate is a prerequisite and applicable to non-South African citizens and to students who do not have a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification or Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualification and who want to enrol for undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria . This certificate can only be obtained from Universities South Africa. Contact informationTel +27 (0)12 591 4401/2 Email Point Score (APS) conversion tableThe following tables can be used to convert your marks/symbols into an Admission Point Score (APS) when applying for studies at the University of Pretoria . APS (requirement level for subjects as well as overall APS)NSC/IEBSC HGM scoreSC SGM scoreHIGCSENSSC HLAS LevelIB SLIGCSE/GCSE/NSSC OL/ O Level Grade 11*IGCSE/GCSE/NSSC OL/ O Level Grade 12**77 (80 100%)A1A7A66 (70 79%)BA2B6B55 (60 69%)CB3C5CA44 (50 59%)DC3D4CB33 (40 49%)ED4E3DC22 (30 39%)FE2ED/E11 (0 29%)GF1FF/G* APS conversion for Grade 11 equivalent qualifications only and for conditional admission and selection purposes** APS conversion for Grade 12 equivalent qualifications not for final admission and must be taken together with Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level for exemption purposesAdmission Point Score (APS) conversion table only for Cambridge Advanced Level and IB Higher LevelAPSA LevelIB HLRequired level for subjectsRequired level for overall APS710A768B657C546D435E2413 NSC National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) IEB Independent Examination BoardSC HG Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)

6 SC SG Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) HIGCSE Higher International General Certificate of Secondary EducationA Level Advanced LevelAS Level Advanced Subsidiary LevelIB International Baccalaureate Schools ( Higher Levels and Standard Levels) IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary EducationGCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education NSSC Namibia Senior Secondary CertificateO Level Ordinary Level2 undergraduate programme information 2018 Please read through all the steps below to determine which actions are relevant for your application to study at the University of Pretoria in 2018 . Non-South African citizens should also take note of the steps below with specific reference to the important information on page a programmeRead about all undergraduate programmes offered at UP from page 5 in this and residence feesFor more information on tuition and residence fees, go to to study at TuksApply ONLINE at from 1 March in the year preceding for residence placementThe Online Application has a section to be completed if you are interested in residence for bursaries and loans It is important to indicate a first- as well as a second-choice programme on your Online Application.

7 The Application only makes provision for two study choices. If you want to add a third choice, or if you want to change your study choice after you have already submitted your online application, please forward your request to Your second-choice programme will automatically be considered should your application for your first-choice programme be unsuccessful or if your first-choice is a selection programme. Ensure that your first- and second-choice programmes meet the minimum admission requirements as well as the faculty s selection guidelines. Please note that certain programmes will not be considered if indicated as your second-choice. Refer to the faculty tables from page 5. For study advice, make an appointment with a Student Advisor via Ms Carol Bosch at +27 (0)12 420 5144 or information is available at > Study at UP > What to Study. Fee estimator: Please go to to get an estimation of the study fees for the programme/s that you are interested in. Family discount: When two or more dependent children of the same family are registered simultaneously at the University of Pretoria , they may apply for a rebate on tuition fees.

8 The discount: If the student account is paid in full (ie 100%) by 30 April, a discount is applicable. Registration fee: This fee is not an additional amount payable, but forms part of the tuition fees and is an initial payment towards the tuition fees. Residence reservation fee: This fee will be payable within 30 days after placement in a UP residence. For residence room fees, go to Fees paid by bursaries: Students must submit written proof from the sponsor of the bursary awarded to them prior to registration, otherwise the registration fee will be payable by the student. The final decision regarding the acceptance of a bursary letter rests with the University . How and where to pay: Cashiers are available on all our campuses from Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00. For EFT and credit card payments, please allow at least 5 working days for payment to reflect on your student account. UP banking details: See page 1. Before you start to complete the Online Application, please watch a video on How to complete the online Application at Click on See all YouTube videos.

9 Ensure that the email address that you indicate on your Online Application is correct as your temporary password and T number will be sent to this email address. Ensure that you apply before the closing dates of both your first- and second-choice programmes. The closing dates are indicated in the faculty tables; see page 5 in this brochure or go to Certain programmes will not be considered if indicated as your second-choice. You will receive your student number within 10 working days after you have submitted your Online Application. On receipt of your student number, you will be able to track your admission status on the UP Student Portal. Refer to Step 7 for instructions on how to gain access to your Student Portal. Residence placement is based on academic merit and date of application. The demand for accommodation by far exceeds the available spaces apply as soon as possible from 1 March. Preference is given to students with an academic average of 75% and above.

10 More information is available at To qualify for guaranteed placement in a UP residence, the prospective student must:- apply before 1 May in the year preceding studies;- have obtained a minimum average of 85% in the examination with which the student applies to study at UP; and- be provisionally admitted to a bursaries and loans Applications must be submitted via the UP Student Portal or fees-and-funding. Closing date for applications: 31 October in the year preceding studies. No late applications will be accepted. UP sports bursaries: (Closing date: 30 September)National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) For applications and comprehensive information, visit Closing date for applications: 30 November in the year preceding a registered credit provider, Eduloan covers a wide range of student-related necessities such as books, accessories, laptops, University and private accommodation, as well as study tuition with a fixed monthly instalment. Anyone can apply for a loan (students, parents or guardians), provided that the applicant is in full-time employment or has a registered business.