Established in 1904, the University of the Free State is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bloemfontein (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Free State. This institution also has a branch campus in Qwaqwa. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of the Free State (UFS) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of the Free State (UFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 120-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFS 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 the Free State ![]() |
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Acronym | UFS |
Founded | 1904 |
Motto | In Veritate Sapientiae Lux In Truth is the Light of Wisdom |
Colours | Navy blue and cherry red |
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Address | PO Box 339 Bloemfontein 9300 Free State South Africa |
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+27 (51) 401 9111 |
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+27 (51) 401 2765 |
Other locations | Qwaqwa |
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The following University of the Free State's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of the Free State's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of the Free State's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of the Free State a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University of the Free State's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of the Free State has more than 600 international students.Tip: search for University of the Free State's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of the Free State.
University of the Free State has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).
University of the Free State is a public higher education institution.
University of the Free State is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of the Free State does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of the Free State's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of the Free State's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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University of the Free State is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of the Free State 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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