University of Pretoria

country rank  4
world rank  584

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University Overview

Established in 1908, University of Pretoria is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Pretoria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Pretoria (UP) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Pretoria (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 115 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym UP
Founded 1908
Motto Ad Destinatum Persequor
Pursuing towards destiny
Colours Blue, red and gold

University Location

Address Lynnwood Road
Pretoria
0002 Gauteng
South Africa
Tel +27 (12) 420 4111
Fax +27 (12) 420 4555

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office Customer Service Centre, Corner of Lynnwood and Roper streets
Pretoria 0002
(12) 420 3111
(12) 420 4111

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment over-45,000
Academic Staff 4,000-4,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Pretoria's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)
  • National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA)

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023