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Postgraduate Applications
Welcome to the University of Fort Hare’s application section. In this section you:
- Can start the application for your postgraduate study journey
- Know steps of the application process
- Prepare all the compulsory required documents
- Keep track of important dates
- Connect with staff in the Admission Office
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Application Process & Checklist
1
Make sure you have a
valid E-mail address
3
Pay your Admission Fee
The admission fee is R120
Students are requested to pay for fees online though “PayGate” as directed in the online application process
4
Prepare Compulsory Required Documents as separate PDF attachments
Admission
Requirements
Postgraduate Qualifications
Admission requirements for Honours, Masters, and Doctorate programs vary by faculty and program of study. In addition, some UFH faculties may require minimum average marks, specific majors or registration with professional bodies. Our postgraduate admission study guides provides minimum admission requirements for Honours, Masters and Doctoral degree programs.
Application Process & Checklist
All applications shall be completed and submitted online. The system will not accept an application unless it is completed in full, and all supporting documents are uploaded. All applicants are required to fully complete the application form and upload all required supporting documents, which include:
Postgraduate Diploma
- Certified identity document (ID)
- Proof of payment of the application fee or late application fee
- Academic records (Certified copies of original academic transcripts/ records OR certified copies previously obtained)
- Qualification obtained at any non-South African institution must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate issued by SAQA
- Any additional documents relevant to the application (if applicable)
Honours Degrees
- Certified identity document (ID)
- Proof of payment of the application fee or late application fee
- Academic records (Certified copies of original academic transcripts/ records OR certified copies previously obtained)
- Qualification obtained at any non-South African institution must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate issued by SAQA
- Any additional documents relevant to the application (if applicable)
Master’s Degrees
- Certified identity document (ID)
- Proof of payment of the application fee or late application fee
- Academic records (Certified copies of original academic transcripts/ records OR certified copies previously obtained)
- Qualification obtained at any non-South African institution must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate issued by SAQA
- Any additional documents relevant to the application (if applicable)
- A statement of intent that identifies the research area or broad area of interest
Doctoral Degrees
- Certified identity document (ID)
- Proof of payment of the application fee or late application fee
- Academic records (Certified copies of original academic transcripts/ records OR certified copies previously obtained)
- Qualification obtained at any non-South African institution must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate issued by SAQA
- Any additional documents relevant to the application (if applicable)
- A statement of intent that identifies the research area or broad area of interest
Stay on track
Application Cycle Dates
Postgraduate Diploma
The Postgraduate Diploma programmes application cycle opens June annually for all first-entry applications of the following year. It closes at the end of September of the same year for South African applicants, and in August for international applicants.
Honours Degree Programmes
The Honours Degree programmes application cycle opens June annually for all first-entry applications of the following year. It closes at the end of September of the same year for South African applicants and in August for international applicants.
Master’s Degree (Coursework)
Applications for coursework (taught) Master’s Degree programmes will be open in June annually for all applications of the following year. It closes at the end of September of the same year for South African applicants and in August for international applicants. The late application cycle opens for one month after the closing date, but only for South African applicants.
Master’s Degree (Research)
Applications for all first-time Master’s Degree programmes by research (by full dissertation) are open all year round.
Doctoral Degree Programmes
The Doctoral Degree programmes application cycle will be open all year round for both South African and international applicants.
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Please make sure you have a valid email address and access to a scanner before proceeding with your online application
Admission Office Contact Details
Alice Campus
Tel: +27 40 602 2016 / 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281
East London Campus
Tel: +27 43 704 7155 / 7266 / 7004 / 7139
E-mail:admissions@ufh.ac.za
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