2024 University of Fort Hare Online Application Form

It is a good idea to have a career objective in mind, check the admission requirements of the various qualifications offered at the University of Fort Hare.  View the 2024 Study Guide.

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A non-refundable application fee of R 80.00 is payable by all applicants (for online applications).

Step 1

Meet Entry Requirements and submit your application form and all the necessary documentation before 30 September

A non-refundable application fee of R 80.00 is payable by all applicants (for online applications). Please use the following bank details to deposit and upload the deposit slip with the rest of your required documents.

BANKING DETAILS

Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Alice
Branch code: 05 01 19
Account name: University of Fort Hare
Account number: 28 210 1357
Reference: Applicant’s name and surname

Step 2

An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application thereafter a letter of confirmation.

Step 3

Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of their final matric results and subject to availability of space

Step 4

Successful applicants will receive sms and an admission letter, together with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and orientation programme.

2024 University of Fort Hare Online Application Form

2024 University of Fort Hare Online Application Form

University of Fort Hare 2024 Application Process will Open on 1st June

University of Fort Hare Application 2024 :To apply to the University of Cape Town , you need the documents below :

University of Fort Hare Application 2024

1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID

2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees

3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results

For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, See Application Checklist. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply.

FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Submit your application form and all the necessary documentation including application fee before closing date.

2. An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application thereafter a letter of confirmation.

3. Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of their final matric results and subject to availability of space.

4. Successful applicants will receive an admission letter, together with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and orientation programme. It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National Benchmark test (NBT) before they are allowed to register for their 1st year at University.

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STUDENT SELECTION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS

1. Download the application forms or collect them from the Students Registration Office.

2. These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per-Faculty.

3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs and Administrators) convenes to do the selection.

4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system (High scores are considered first in chronological order)

5. For interview programmes students are invited for presentations prior to selection *

6. The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability for admission into programmes, plus NBT results

7. The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status.

8. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to the students as backup.

9. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Wait listed students are considered after registration of accepted students

10. Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office.

ENQUIRIES

Alice Campus Tel.: 040 602 2024 / 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281

East London Campus Tel.: 043 704 7155 / 7266 / 7004 / 7139

Email:admissions@ufh.ac.za

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES

• Minimum of level 4 in English 1st Additional Language or

• Minimum of level 3 in English Home Language.

• Minimum of Level 4 or better in four 20-credit subjects from the designated list, excluding Life Orientation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS

Mature age applicants (turning 23 years during year of registration), who have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify for admission to main stream programmes. They need to apply for conditional exemption from HESA.

Designated Subjects

Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree programme need to ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Certificate (pre-2008)

A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in English language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is considered to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on HG English 1st language is also considered to be sufficient.

A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training Certificate.

A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation endorsement or equivalent.

 How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS) 

ARE YOU A INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT WITH FOREIGN SCHOOL-LEAVING?

Undergraduate

All applicants with non-South African School-leaving require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into an undergraduate qualification. For more information regarding the Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website on www.he-enrol.ac.za

The University of Fort Hare will also submit applications to the Matriculation Board on behalf of the applicant on submission of the following:

Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website); Copies of educational qualification (certified at the University); Copy of Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University);

Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the University); and

Sworn English translation of documents required where applicable.

Postgraduate

All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za

Student selection and admissions process

1. Students receive application forms from the Students Registration Office through the post/contact.

2. These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per-Faculty.

3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs and Administrators) convenes to do the selection.

4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system.

High scores are considered first in chronological order

For interview programmes students are invited for presentations prior to selection.The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability for admission into programmes, plus NBT results.The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status.  Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to the students as backup.The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Wait listed students are considered after registration of accepted students.Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office.

ENQUIRIES

Alice Campus Tel.: 040 602 2024 / 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281

East London Campus Tel.: 043 704 7155 / 7266 / 7004 / 7139

admissions@ufh.ac.za