University of the Free State: Ranking & Review
| Bloemfontein rank | South Africa rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 1429 Top 9% |
Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Admission selection | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 27,500 |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $3,750 | $1,750 |
| International students | $3,750 | $1,750 |
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 | UFS Universiteit van die Vrystaat |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Motto | In Veritate Sapientiae Lux In Truth is the Light of Wisdom |
| 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 Humanities Faculty of Law Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Theology |
| Colors | navy blue, cherry red |
| Entity type | Non-profit |
| Control type | Public-private partnership |
| Housing | Provides housing |
| Financial aids | Offers financial aids |
| Total FTE staff | 1,750 |
| Student/staff ratio | 16 |
| Religious affiliation | None |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.ufs.ac.za |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 339 Bloemfontein, Free State, 9300 South Africa |
| Urbanization level | Urban |
| City population | 256,000 |
| Phone | +27 (51) 401 9111 |
| Fax | +27 (51) 401 2765 |