University of Limpopo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #62 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #16 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #380 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 87 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ul.ac.za
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board or the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - June; June-November) |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for University of Limpopo based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Limpopo has published 9,780 scientific papers with 122,259 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Limpopo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 51 | 156 |
| 1994 | 54 | 198 |
| 1995 | 36 | 231 |
| 1996 | 38 | 220 |
| 1997 | 40 | 192 |
| 1998 | 44 | 221 |
| 1999 | 42 | 257 |
| 2000 | 59 | 288 |
| 2001 | 48 | 319 |
| 2002 | 54 | 415 |
| 2003 | 67 | 503 |
| 2004 | 105 | 477 |
| 2005 | 110 | 536 |
| 2006 | 151 | 601 |
| 2007 | 169 | 837 |
| 2008 | 203 | 1043 |
| 2009 | 191 | 1398 |
| 2010 | 203 | 2085 |
| 2011 | 275 | 2266 |
| 2012 | 344 | 2825 |
| 2013 | 429 | 3222 |
| 2014 | 731 | 4130 |
| 2015 | 424 | 4160 |
| 2016 | 386 | 4556 |
| 2017 | 386 | 5188 |
| 2018 | 418 | 5710 |
| 2019 | 386 | 7057 |
| 2020 | 602 | 9147 |
| 2021 | 739 | 11214 |
| 2022 | 756 | 12261 |
| 2023 | 752 | 13811 |
| 2024 | 708 | 14217 |
| 2025 | 422 | 13583 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Limpopo gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 28,000 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 32,000 |
| Master of Arts | 40,000 |
| Master of Science | 45,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 50,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 60,000 |
The University of Limpopo has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Limpopo.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Dental Hygiene, Dental Studies, Dentistry, Dietetics, Economics, Education, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Geology, Human Resources, Information Management, Kinesiology, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Radiology, Social Work, Surgery, Water Management, Water Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma | Dentistry, Nursing, Occupational Health |
| Honours Degree | Accountancy, Adult Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Botany, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Curriculum, Dental Science, Dental Surgery, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Foreign Languages Education, Geology, Human Resources, Information Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medical Science, Mineralogy, Nursing, Parasitology, Public Administration, Science Education, Soil Science, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Technology Education, Water Science |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Communication Arts, Community Health, Dentistry, Education, Health Administration, Higher Education, Information Management |
| Master's Degree | Administration, Adult Education, African Languages, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cardiology, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Community Health, Dental Science, Dental Studies, Dental Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Development Studies, Dietetics, Education, English Studies, Environmental Management, Folklore, Foreign Languages Education, Forensic Pathology, Horticulture, Information Management, Internal Medicine, Labour Law, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medical Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Plant and Crop Protection, Plastic Surgery, Police Studies, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Science Education, Social Work, Soil Science, Surgery, Technology Education, Urology, Virology |
| Doctorate | Administration, Botany, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Education, Educational Psychology, Law, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Public Health, Zoology |
University of Limpopo alumni
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Lazarus Chakwera
- Occupations
- theologianteacherpolitician
- Biography
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Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is a Malawian politician, theologian, and pastor who served as the sixth president of Malawi from 2020 to 2025. A member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), he has served as the party's president since 2013. He also served as President of the Malawian Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013, and during his presidency concurrently served as Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2023.
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Tito Mboweni
- Occupations
- ministereconomistpolitician
- Biography
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Tito Titus Mboweni was a South African politician who served as Minister of Finance of South Africa in the government of President Cyril Ramaphosa from 2018 to 2021.
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Busisiwe Mkhwebane is a South African advocate and prosecutor who served as the 4th Public Protector of South Africa from October 2016 until her impeachment in September 2023. Following her impeachment, she served as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from October 2023 to October 2024, representing the EFF. She is the first head of a Chapter 9 institution to be removed through impeachment.
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Kenneth Meshoe
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kenneth Rasalabe Joseph Meshoe is a South African evangelist, politician, reverend and teacher. He has been serving as the inaugural leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, a Christian democratic political party, since 1993. He became a Member of Parliament in 1994 and has since been re-elected five times. He is one of the longest-serving MPs.
University of Limpopo faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biology, Cardiology, Community Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Dietetics, Gastroenterology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurological Therapy, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Stomatology, Surgery, Urology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Adult Education, African Languages, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Continuing Education, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Police Studies, Psychology, Science Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Technology Education, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Faculty : Management and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Human Resources, Labour Law, Law, Leadership, Management, Public Administration, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Science And Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Horticulture, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Molecular Biology, Operations Research, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Soil Science, Sports, Statistics, Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Accreditation | South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
| Motto | Finding Solutions for Africa |
Location and contacts
| Address | Corner of Tzaneen Road and University Street Polokwane, Limpopo, 0727 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |