University of the Free State Online Application and Status Check
Established in 1904, the University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest and most respected higher institutions of learning in South Africa. In July 2022, the UFS commenced an online application for the 2022/2023 session. Prospective students are required to apply online with the necessary documents needed for the application process.
Also, once the application is accessed, eligible students can easily check their admission status to know the progress of the application process. That said, here are the steps involved in the online application at the University of the Free State, as well as the UFS status check procedures.
Application to study at the University of the Free State is completed online. The online application is quick and easy as it has an easy and modern design. Interestingly, the UFS portal is mobile-and tablet-friendly. Hence, to complete the University of Free State online application form, students are required to have uninterrupted access to a mobile phone/tablet and an active email address.
The application form must be completed properly. As a result, one has to proceed through all the steps before submitting. The steps involved include:
STEP 1:Visit the UFS website –
STEP 2:Click on “New Application” and go through the verification process.
STEP 3:Enter your personal information followed by contact information.
STEP 4:Select your study choices and ensure you apply for two study options.
STEP 5:Upload the requested documents.
STEP 6:Sign the UFS agreement.
STEP 7:Submit the completed application form.
Unlike many other universities in South Africa, the University of Free State does not have any stipulated fee attached to the online application process. The application to study at the esteemed university is free. However, prospective students should ensure that they have all the requirements for the online application ready in order to be eligible for admission into the school.
At the University of the Free State, all prospective students are required to apply online. During the application process, students will be requested to upload some documents needed for the application to be accepted. Upon successful submission of the online application, you will receive an automated electronic confirmation that your application has been received by the University of Free State.
However, you have to ensure that your uploaded documents are in PDF or JPEG format while applying for undergraduate studies.
The uploaded documents needed by prospective undergraduate students are as follows:
Note:Applicants can apply for foreign conditional exemption, mature age conditional exemption, or conditional exemption at the USAF website―mb.usaf.ac.za.
As the online application to study at any University Access Programme (UAP) for the 2023 session started in July 2022, the University of the Free State has made it clear that all programmes have limited space available. As a result, students are encouraged to apply before the closing dates for the respective programmes offered by the higher institution and equally meet the minimum requirements to avoid disappointment.
Those who omit to properly complete their details on the application form are liable to lose the chance of getting admitted or won’t be able to register with the University of the Free State as their details will not be captured onto the UFS databases. Hence, it is important for applicants to fill out the online form in full and also meet the minimum admission requirements for their chosen programme of study.
It’s noteworthy that meeting the minimum admission requirements at the University of the Free State does not guarantee admission. This is a result of the university having limited space available for each programme. Nevertheless, when applying for UFS Access Programmes, take note of the following:
After successfully submitting your online application, final selection and admission to the University of the Free State are dependent on the availability of space, academic results, and other admission requirements where applicable. However, one can easily check for his or her admission status on the UFS portal to find out the outcome of the application process.
The steps involved in tracking the University of the Free State application status are as follows:
STEP I:Open any internet browser and enter in the URL.
STEP II:On the active page of the University of the Free State website, click on the “Students” tab to navigate to KovsieLife.
STEP III:Then, on the active KovsieLife webpage, click on the “Student Self Service” tab.
STEP IV:After clicking on “Student Self Service”, you will be navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft system.
STEP V:After being navigated to the Oracle PeopleSoft System, you will carry out the following actions:
STEP VI:The system will navigate you to the “Student Services Center” once you have successfully logged in to Oracle PeopleSoft.
STEP VII:Click “View Application” to track your UFS application status on the active Student Services Center page.
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At the University of the Free State, the admission process can sometimes be very complicated. It can, however, be made easy by following the steps listed below:
STEP I:Complete the electronic application properly. The online application is the preferred method used at UFS. Hence, the application can’t be submitted manually.
STEP II:After completing the application, you will receive an acknowledgment of your application through email within five working days. This is why applicants are advised to enter the correct contact details.
STEP III:You will receive another email with your student number and login details. Your student number is your username. And ensure not to lose your password, as your login details are vital for tracking your application status on the University of the Free State portal.
STEP IV:Finally, you will receive communication from the university with the status of your application within 30 days of submitting the application. The status of your application is mainly based on the submitted results that have been evaluated.
NOTE:Applicants with Grade 11 or equivalent results will be conditionally admitted subject to meeting all the minimum admission requirements for the chosen programme of study. Nevertheless, conditional admission does not apply to all the selection programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Also, applicants’ final admission to the programme of their choice is dependent on their final Grade 12 results. Immediately after the students’ final Grade 12 results have been released by the Department of Education, they will be notified of the university’s admission decision.
Before applying to study at the University of the Free State, all international undergraduate students must apply for matriculation exemption through Universities South Africa (USAF). The process should be completed before the student can commence with the online application. In exceptional circumstances, the letter of exemption from USAF must be submitted the latest before registration.
Other requirements include:
As it is the responsibility of the international students to apply for a study visa at the South African embassy, high commission, consulate, or trade mission in their diverse country of residence, below are the current requirements to be submitted to the South African embassy/consulate in order to obtain a study visa:
