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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Name | University of Pretoria |
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Acronym | UP |
Founded | 1908 |
Motto | Ad Destinatum Persequor Pursuing towards destiny |
Colours | Blue, red and gold |
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Address | Lynnwood Road Pretoria 0002 Gauteng South Africa |
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Tel | +27 (12) 420 4111 |
Fax | +27 (12) 420 4555 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
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International students |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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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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Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | 4,000-4,499 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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