UFS Online Application Closing Date For 2026

University of the Free State application deadlines

The University of the Free State administration has announced the admissions deadline for 2026. To ensure your admissions slot, we strongly suggest you apply as soon as possible. Please read this page carefully if you find it difficult to apply because we have the application process.

When to Apply at UFS For 2026

The University of the Free State (UFS) is still receiving applications for its 2026 courses (undergraduate and postgraduate). Whether you are going for a degree on the Bloemfontein or Qwaqwa campuses or an Access Program on the South Campus, the application portal is still open and accessible.

UFS Important Dates For 2026 Application

The University of the Free State 2026 admissions window will be closed by the following dates:

May 31st: For degrees like MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy.
July 31st: For programs like architecture, biokinetics, and social work.
August 31st: For most non-selection programs.
September 30th: If your program isn’t listed above, this is your final deadline.

UFS Application Fee Requirements

At the University of the Free State (UFS), no application fee is required from any applicants. This policy ensures that all prospective students, regardless of their financial background, have equal access to apply for admission without the burden of additional costs. The elimination of the application fee reflects UFS’s commitment to making higher education more accessible and inclusive for all applicants.

Required Documents For UFS 2026 Admission

Please upload any outstanding documents before the due date

You need the following documents to apply:

Your ID if you are a South African citizen
Your passport if you are an international student
Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18
Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp
Grade 12 June results with the school’s stamp as soon as it becomes available.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) if you have already matriculated
Academic record (Transfer students)
USAF accreditation from the examination board for South African universities. Apply to mb.usaf.ac.za for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption, or mature age conditional exemption.

How to Apply at the University of Free State (UFS) For 2026

Follow the guide below to complete your UFS application process:

Go to apply.ufs.ac.za to begin your online application.
Fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*) on the form
Upload all required documents (see below).
Once completed, submit your application.
You will receive a student number via email.
Upload any missing documents before the deadline.

When to receive Feedback on the Application

You will receive notification from the university about the status of your application within 30 days of submitting it, depending on the supplied results that have been examined.

Visit the UFS admissions website for full details

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