University of the Free State
Bloemfontein , Free State Province , South Africa
- Founded: 1904
- Establishment: HE Institution / College
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 38999
University of the Free State
Vision
The UFS is a research-led, student-centred and regionally-engaged university that contributes to development and social justice through the production of globally competitive graduates and knowledge.
Goals
The university will pursue this vision through its goals:
- Improve student success and well-being
- Renew and transform the curriculum
- Increase UFS contribution to local, regional and global knowledge
- Support development and social justice through engaged scholarship
- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of governance and support systems
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Achieve financial sustainability
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Advance an institutional culture that demonstrates the values of the UFS
Our motto
IN VERITATE SAPIENTIAE LUX
(In Truth is the Light of Wisdom)
Important Facts
115 years old (1904-2019)
7 faculties
40 491 total students
31 135 Undergradate students
7 486 Postgraduate students
1 870 International students
2 521 permanent staff members
59 satellite campuses
157 renovated buildings (2012-2017)
12 new buildings (2012-2017)
1 200 works of art
114 departments
164 NRF-rated researchers (4 outstanding outcomes)
1 P-rated scientist
2 A-rated scientists
5 tier-1 SARChI research chairs (internationally recognised researchers)
1 SANRAL Research Chair
52 international collaboration agreements/Memoranda of Understanding
1 584 collaborating institutions
2 751 co-authored publications from 2013-2018
240 postgraduate research degrees on average conferred per year
100.45% research output increase since 2010
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Contact Information
- P O Box 339
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Programs Offered
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Length 02 Year , 02 Month , 02 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 60000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Length 03 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 55000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- Length 02 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
- Length 03 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 55000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF LAW
- Length 05 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
- Length 04 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 80000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
- Length 03 Year , 02 Month , 01 Days
- Total Tuition Fee 55000 ZAR
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days