University of Pretoria: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #422 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #4 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #1 of 4 | In Pretoria |
| #5 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top100 | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Enrollment
- 56,483
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.up.ac.za
- Languages
- Afrikaans;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Matriculation Board. Specific admission requirements set per programme. |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (2 semesters: January - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 56,483 |
| Full time employee | 1,539 |
| Student:staff ratio | 37:1 |
Publications & Citations
University of Pretoria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 404 | 1656 |
| 1992 | 439 | 1842 |
| 1993 | 422 | 1970 |
| 1994 | 385 | 2120 |
| 1995 | 457 | 2463 |
| 1996 | 467 | 2534 |
| 1997 | 490 | 2974 |
| 1998 | 540 | 3595 |
| 1999 | 588 | 4201 |
| 2000 | 664 | 4900 |
| 2001 | 637 | 5750 |
| 2002 | 816 | 7012 |
| 2003 | 768 | 7412 |
| 2004 | 932 | 10139 |
| 2005 | 940 | 11179 |
| 2006 | 1082 | 14243 |
| 2007 | 1174 | 15867 |
| 2008 | 1371 | 19903 |
| 2009 | 1562 | 23845 |
| 2010 | 1640 | 28102 |
| 2011 | 2064 | 32800 |
| 2012 | 2438 | 39181 |
| 2013 | 2585 | 46354 |
| 2014 | 2772 | 52889 |
| 2015 | 2887 | 55671 |
| 2016 | 2969 | 58294 |
| 2017 | 3079 | 64021 |
| 2018 | 2913 | 64741 |
| 2019 | 2984 | 78347 |
| 2020 | 3288 | 94687 |
| 2021 | 3390 | 109836 |
Tuition
The University of Pretoria has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, African Languages, Afrikaans, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anaesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Security, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Criminal Law, Curriculum, Dermatology, Dietetics, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forestry, French, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Haematology, Horticulture, Human Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Meteorology, Microelectronics, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Periodontics, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Surgery, Taxation, Theatre, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Urology, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Water Science, Writing, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Accountancy, African Languages, Afrikaans, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anaesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Curriculum, Dentistry, Dermatology, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forestry, French, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology, Greek, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Haematology, Hebrew, Heritage Preservation, History, Horticulture, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Landscape Architecture, Latin, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Meteorology, Microbiology, Mining Engineering, Music, Neurology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Sports, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Taxation, Theatre, Theology, Town Planning, Urology, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Water Science, Writing, Zoology |
University of Pretoria alumni
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Caster Semenya
- Occupations
- middle-distance runnerassociation football player
- Biography
-
Mokgadi Caster Semenya OIB is a South African middle-distance runner and winner of two Olympic gold medals and three World Championships in the women's 800 metres. She first won gold at the World Championships in 2009, and went on to win at the 2016 Olympics, and 2017 World Championships, where she also won a bronze medal in the 1500 metres. After the doping disqualification of Mariya Savinova, she was also awarded gold medals for the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Olympics.
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Maye Musk
- Occupations
- modeldietitian
- Biography
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Maye Musk is a Canadian-South African American model and dietitian. She has been a model for 50 years, appearing on the covers of magazines, including a Time magazine health edition, Women's Day, and international editions of Vogue. The mother of Elon Musk, Kimbal Musk, and Tosca Musk, the New York Post asserted her self-earned fame by declaring she is "a star in her own right".
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Motsi Mabuse
- Occupations
- dancertelevision presenterchoreographer
- Biography
-
Motshegetsi "Motsi" Mabuse is a South African-German dancer. She has appeared on Let's Dance, the German version of Strictly Come Dancing, originally appearing as a professional dancer but later became a judge on the show. On 22 July 2019, it was announced that Mabuse would replace Darcey Bussell as a judge on the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Joost van der Westhuizen
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
Joost Heystek van der Westhuizen was a South African professional rugby union player who made 89 appearances in test matches for the national team, scoring 38 tries. He mostly played as a scrum-half and participated in three Rugby World Cups, most notably in the 1995 tournament, which was won by South Africa. He is widely recognised as the greatest scrumhalf of all time.
General info
| Alternative names | UP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education as well as a range of Professional Bodies managed by the Council. |
| Motto | Ad Destinatum Persequor Pursuing towards destiny |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Engineering, Built environment and Information Technology Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Law Faculty of Theology Faculty of Veterinary Sciences Gordon Institute of Business Sciences |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of African Universities (AAU) Universities South Africa (USA) National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Lynnwood Road Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 742,000 |
| Phone | +27 (12) 420 4111 |
| Fax | +27 (12) 420 4555 |