Located in the beautiful capital city of Pretoria, the University of Pretoria is a gem in South Africa. It is an institution recognised internationally, with a position in international rankings that varies by publisher and edition. The University of Pretoria is a place where students have opportunities at their fingertips, with many resources and connections available to be made. With an emphasis on community and leadership, this school allows for cultivating lifelong learning.
UP’s current mission emphasises a human-centred university creating meaningful impact through transformative education, research, engagement and innovation; its vision centres on just, sustainable and resilient futures.
If you are a prospective student at the University of Pretoria, continue reading to learn about the current prospectus and how to track your online application status.
How To Access TUKS Prospectus
Regardless of if you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student looking to embark on an academic journey at the University of Pretoria, the current prospectus is what you should be keeping an eye out for.
Jam-packed with all of the details you could possibly need, this guide tells you all about admission processes, applications and their dates, the various faculties, course outlines and offerings, contact details for those extra or last-minute questions you may have, and even information about the student life on campus! Want to know more? Well, let us tell you – the Prospectus for the University of Pretoria is special in the sense that it is specific. Each faculty has their own information brochure, which can be found by visiting their website. Follow these quick and easy steps to find the information guide that applies to you:
- Visit their website www.up.ac.za
- Click on the ‘About UP’ tab, and choose ‘Faculties’ from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Choose the faculty that applies to you. UP has nine different faculties: the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Faculty of Theology and Religion, and the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
- The individual information brochures are on each faculty’s respective page; you can find them by going to the ‘Students’ section.
However, if you also want a more general information guide, it’s even easier to find!
- Visit www.up.ac.zaFrom here, you can search ‘Prospectus’ in the search bar at the top right of the page.
- UP has published its Undergraduate Prospectus for 2027. Use the current prospectus and faculty programme information for your intended entry year; do not rely on the older claim that only 2026 information is available.
- The 2027 undergraduate prospectus is available now and explains the application process and the main dates for new students.
This brochure will include helpful information and tips on getting settled into life as a University of Pretoria student. The information is priceless, so you would be doing yourself a favour to read through it—and it doesn’t hurt to get a little excited, too!
Read the current prospectus before applying!
How to Check TUKS Application Status:
Submitting applications can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With the University of Pretoria, you can check the status of your online application by following these few easy steps:
- Visit www.up.ac.za
- For campus applications, choose “MyUP Login” to access the UP Portal and Student Centre. UPOnline has separate programme information and support; use the route relevant to your application.
- Here, you will see a detailed breakdown of how to apply. The steps include setting up a profile on the Student Portal, for which you will need to create an account with a username and password – make note of these somewhere safe!
- Once this is done, visit the UP Portal and then click on ‘Student Centre’ to view your application’s status.
And that’s it! The process is designed to be easy, so we don’t doubt you’ll find it to be a breeze. However, if you have any additional questions or require further clarification, the University of Pretoria is there to support you. You can reach out to them via phone or email.
For campus application enquiries, contact the Student Service Centre at ssc@up.ac.za or 012 420 3111. For UPOnline programmes, use the separate UPOnline support details on its current website. Always include your name, student number and a clear description of your enquiry.
The current UP Student Service Centre number for campus applications is 012 420 3111. For UPOnline programmes, use 012 420 8325 or the contact information on its current programme page.
Good luck with applications and admissions!
