International students

Application and admission requirements for international students  • Closing date for applications from international students for undergraduate studies is 31 August.  • You may apply online on the university website https://apply.ufs.ac.za/Application/Start • The UFS uses a conversion table to help us consider all applications equally. If you are an international prospective student, who is not in possession of a South African school certificate, use the conversion table below to calculate your AP (admission point). The table applies to all examination authorities/ bodies in South Africa and internationally (upload international results as symbols). The conversion table reflects the minimum admission requirements and is a guideline only.  [see conversion table below] • You must have a VALID study visa endorsed for study at the UFS, and not at any other institution in South Africa, before you enter South Africa for studies at the UFS. • You must be a member of a medical aid registered in terms of the South African Medical Schemes Act, as required by the South African Immigration Act. Your medical aid MUST be valid for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December), renewable each year. A non-refundable annual administrative levy is charged on all international student accounts. • Students from outside the Southern African Development Community (SADC) pay international fees, which are 50% more per module per year compared to the fees paid by South African students. • A Universities South Africa (USAf) Certificate of Exemption is required if you do not have a South African school certificate. If you do not have matriculation exemption, the Office for International Affairs (OIA) can apply for the USAf certificate of exemption on your behalf. You will be required to pay the prescribed fee before the Office for International Affairs will attend to the USAf exemption application. • English is the principal medium of instruction; therefore, you must have an adequate command of the English language. For any enquiries please contact:  Matladi Tsoeu:  Tel: +27 51 401 7207  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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MSC

NAS 3.3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S DEGREES

In addition to the requirements contained in the GENERAL RULES, a student has to comply with the additional Faculty requirements:

1. All Master’s Degrees are selection programmes and admission to these degrees is subject to approval of the Academic Departmental Head.
2. Applicants must apply for admission to the Master’s Degree. Selection will take place throughout the year and results will be communicated. The Master’s programmes start on a date as determined by the relevant department. Each module in the learning programmes must be successfully completed.
3. Applicants must have an applicable Bachelor Honours Degree or equivalent NQF Exit Level 8 qualification and the additional requirements per discipline (see Reg. NAS3.4).
4. If a student does not meet the admission requirements, the Dean, in exceptional circumstances, may, after consultation with the Academic Departmental Head, recommend to the Registrar (in the Registrar’s sole discretion) that the granting of a concession with regard to the admission requirements be considered.
5. Bachelor of Science Honours or relevant Honours Degree on NQF Exit Level 8 with an average of 60% in the exit year of the relevant degree may be recognized as meeting the minimum entry requirements for a Master’s Degree programme.

M Sc Agric (Agrometeorology, Agronomy, Soil Science)

Students must have a four year BSc Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science and Agrometeorology or an equivalent Honours Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science and Agrometeorology. Degrees in closely related fields may be considered. Prospective students must have obtained a minimum average of 60% in the final year, or must have obtained substantial professional experience since obtaining their BSc Honours degree. Additional modules may be required before admission to the Msc study is granted. Admission is also subject to availability of supervisory capacity and operational research funds.

PhD

NAS3.4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

In addition to the admission requirements contained in the GENERAL RULES, a student has to comply with the following additional Faculty requirements:

(a) All PhD degrees are selection programmes and admission to these degrees is subject to approval by the Academic Departmental Head.

(b) The PhD student must show that he/she has sufficient knowledge of the subject prior to admission. Students should apply for admittance to the Doctoral Degree on the prescribed form. These forms should be completed and submitted to the Academic Departmental Head.

(c) The PhD student must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent NQF Exit Level 9 qualification. Master’s Degrees include: MArch, MLPM, MSc, MAgric, MSc (Agriculture), MEM, MSA, MSc (Construction Management), MSc (Quantity Surveying), MURP, or MDM. The following additional requirements for specifics disciplines apply:

There is no deadline for postgraduate program admission but the credit seekers postgraduate students should come when the semester begins in February or June.