University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences contact

University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences contact

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Location:
University of Pretoria
cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street
Hatfield
South Africa
Postal address:
University of Pretoria
Private bag X20
Hatfield 0028
South Africa
FACULTY ENQUIRIES
Economic and Management Sciences Ignatius Dire  +27 (0)12 420 5278 ignatious.dire@up.ac.zaAlta Erasmus +27 (0) 12 420 3062 alta.erasmus@up.ac.za 
EducationFaculty of Education Client Services:  Vida Moses +27 (0)12 420 5596  vida.moses@up.ac.zaUndergraduate: Thandi Mngomezulu  +27 (0)12 420 5615 thandi.mngomezulu@up.ac.za or Hannie de Weerd +27 (0)12 420 5644 hannie.deweerd@up.ac.zaPostgraduate: Bronwynne Swarts +27 (0)12420 5679 bronwynne.swarts@up.ac.zaor Pulane Tau +27 (0)12 420 2725 pulane.tau@up.ac.zaDistance Education: Rita Venter +27 (0)12420 5589 rita.venter@up.ac.za or Lorinda Theart +27 (0)12 420 4426 lorinda.theart@up.ac.za
Engineering, Built Environment and ITUndergraduate applications and admissions: Ms Jenny van Rooyen012 4205166jvr2@up.ac.za Ms Samantha Adams012 4202550samantha.adams@up.ac.za Undergraduate and Honours: Co-ordinatorMs E Willemse012 4202724izette.willemse@up.ac.za School of Information TechnologyMs P Ngwenya012 4204186patience.ngwenya@up.ac.za School for the Built EnvironmentMr R Mashiloane012 4203656roy.mashiloane@up.ac.za School of EngineeringMs MPM Motlhamme012 4205299millie.motlhamme@up.ac.za Electrical, Electronic and Computer EngineeringMs L Rix012 4206625luzaan.rix@up.ac.za Mechanical EngineeringMs N Potgieter012 4202987natasja.potgieter@up.ac.za Industrial and Metallurgical EngineeringMs TMM Motsei012 4206520thabiso.motsei@up.ac.za Chemical and Mining EngineeringMr MJ Makhasa012 4202542joseph.makhasa@up.ac.za Civil EngineeringMr K Nkanyana012 4206735kenneth.nkanyana@up.ac.za Honours and Honours applicationsMs SL Mgiba012 4205316laurrine.mgiba@up.ac.za Masters and Doctoral: School of Information TechnologyCivil EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMs Dawn Taljaard012 4204095dawn.taljaard@up.ac.za Graduate School of Technology ManagementArchitectureElectrical, Electronic and Computer EngineeringMr Refentse Ramatong012 4203011refentse.ramatong@up.ac.za Chemical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EnineeringMining EngineeringConstruction EconomicsTown and Regional PlanningMs Stefanie Steenberg012 4205315stefanie.steenberg@up.ac.za 
Gordon Institute of Business Science
(GIBS)
General Enquiries: +27 (0)11 771 4000 info@gibs.co.za
Health SciencesGeneral Enquiries:  Mientjie Esterhuizen +27 (0)12 356 3064 mientjie.esterhuizen@up.ac.zaUndergraduate: Celisa Anthony +27 (0)12 356 3057 celisa.anthony@up.ac.zaPostgraduate: Annette Welman +27 (0)12 356 3057 annette.welman@up.ac.za
Humanities
 
Undergraduate admissions: ntsiki.dhlamini@up.ac.za (012 420 5039)Undergraduate general enquiries: ernika.monyeki@up.ac.za (012 420 5241)Postgraduate admissions: jean.pretorius@up.ac.za (012 420 6909)Postgraduate general enquiries: janine.white@up.ac.za (012 420 2206) 
LawLLB applications and admissions +27 (0)12 420 4265 Helen.vanTonder@up.ac.zaLLB adminstration enquiries +27 (0)12 420 2290 Bianca.Jacobs@up.ac.zaPostgraduate studies +27 (0)12 420 4267 klaas.ntuli@up.ac.zaCentre for Human Rights +27 (0)12 420 3810 Carole.Viljoen@up.ac.zaCentre for Child Law +27 (0)12 420 4502 Pontso.Phahlane@up.ac.zaICLA +27 (0)12 420 6217 Pumeza.Matwa@up.ac.zaLaw Clinic +27(0)12 420 4155 Francina.Ngidi@up.ac.zaEnterprises at University of Pretoria Law School Short Course +27 (0)12 434 2500 lawschool@enterprises.up.ac.za
Natural and Agricultural SciencesUndergraduate: Martha Tshoke  +27 (0)12 420 2073 Nas@up.ac.zaPostgraduate: Cathy Barnard +27 (0)12 420 4127  cathy.barnard@up.ac.za
TheologyUndergraduate: Trone Stander  +27 (0)12 420 2040 trone.stander@up.ac.zaPostgraduate: Doris Mokgokolo +27 (0)12 420 2700 doris.mokgokolo@up.ac.za
Veterinary ScienceOnderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH)All-hours telephone number: 0861 00 VETS (8387)General Enquiries:  Dikeledi Letsoala +27 (0)12 529 8000 dikeledi.letsoala@up.ac.za or Fozia Shabbir +27 (0)12 529 8132 fozia.shabbir@up.ac.zaUndergraduate: Henriette van der Watt +27 (0)12 529 8193 hvdwt@up.ac.zaPostgraduate: Leonie Johnson +27 (0)12 529 8375 leonie.johnson@up.ac.za
  • Contact SSC
  • +27 (0)12 420 3111/4111Email: ssc@up.ac.za
  • Emergency Numbers
  • Crisis Service 0800-006-42824h Operations 012 420 2310

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.