University of Pretoria: Ranking & Review
Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Admission selection | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 67,500 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
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 | - | + | + | + |
General info
| Alternative names | UP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Ad Destinatum Persequor Pursuing towards destiny |
| Accreditation | Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of African Universities (AAU) Universities South Africa (USA) National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA) |
| 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 |
| Entity type | Non-profit |
| Control type | Public-private partnership |
| Housing | Provides housing |
| Financial aids | Offers financial aids |
| Total FTE staff | 4,250 |
| Student/staff ratio | 16 |
| Religious affiliation | None |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.up.ac.za |
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| Address | Lynnwood Road Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002 South Africa |
| Urbanization level | Sub-Urban |
| City population | 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 |
| Phone | +27 (12) 420 4111 |
| Fax | +27 (12) 420 4555 |