{"id":50121,"date":"2024-12-05T08:15:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zarecruitment.com\/?p=50121"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:15:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:15:26","slug":"2019-university-of-limpopo-application-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/2019-university-of-limpopo-application-form\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 University of Limpopo Application Form"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>2026 University of Limpopo Application Form<\/h2>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3827516546\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><b>Admission Requirements for first entering students<\/b><\/p>\n<p>*<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0make sure that you meet or exceed the admission requirements as set out on the prospectus. Only Bachelor Certificate holders are eligible to apply for admission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1.1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Prospective students, with an NSC, who wish to gain entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo, should comply with the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).<\/li>\n<li>Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3).<\/li>\n<li>The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and<\/li>\n<li>Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1.2 Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>Students, who successfully completed Grade 12 before 2008, can apply for admission to the University with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade symbols to an APS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1.3 National Certificate (Vocational)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>Students who have successfully completed a National Certificate Vocational NC(V) Level 4 qualification will require the following and will be subject to Faculty Admission Specifications and Placement Tests:<\/li>\n<li>NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.<\/li>\n<li>NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1.4 The Admission Point Score (APS) system<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">The system is a simple calculation, using your NSC or Grade 12 university exemption results, which can be done by any prospective student to determine if he\/she meets the minimum requirements to gain entry into:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>The University of Limpopo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">and<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<li>A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">The calculation is done by the addition of the achievement levels in six (6) recognised 20 credit subjects as stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties. Achievement levels are as follows (Note Life Orientation is not used in the APS calculation):<\/p>\n<table class=\"sample\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\"><strong>NSC Achievement Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>NSC%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>Senior Certificate Higher Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>Senior Certificate Standard Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>NC(V)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">80-99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">70-79<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">60-69<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">50-59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">40-49<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">30-39<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"114\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"83\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">0-29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"96\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">The following is an example of an APS calculation:<\/p>\n<table class=\"sample\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<strong>School subject<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>NSC Achievement level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>Senior certificate<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(Higher grade)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Language 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Language 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Mathematics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Physical Science<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Life Science<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Accounting<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"130\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>APS Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"173\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>29<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2. Qualifications other than the NSC<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">Prospective students should get verification of the qualification from Higher Education South Africa (HESA). More information can be obtained from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hesa.organisation.za\/\">www.hesa.org.za<\/a>. Prospective students with matriculation qualifications from outside the borders of South Africa, can also contact the International Office on +27 (0) 15 268 3046.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>APS Conversion Table for Non- NSC examinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"sample\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>NSC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>IGCSE\/ GCSE\/ NSSCO-Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>HIGCSE\/ NSSC HL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>AS Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>A-Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>IB-HL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>IB-SL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">8<br \/>\n(90-100)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<br \/>\n(80-89%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<br \/>\n(70-79%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<br \/>\n(60-69%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<br \/>\n(50-59%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<br \/>\n(40-49%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<br \/>\n(30-39%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">D\/E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"58\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"95\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<br \/>\n(0-29%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"104\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">F\/G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"76\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"66\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"54\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"PAGECONTENT\">\n<td colspan=\"8\" valign=\"top\" width=\"584\">\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">NSC \u2013 National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) IGCSE \u2013 International General Certificate of Secondary Education<br \/>\nNSSC \u2013 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate<br \/>\nHIGCSE \u2013 Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education<br \/>\nA Level Advanced level<br \/>\nO Level \u2013 Ordinary Level<br \/>\nAS \u2013 Advanced subsidiary<br \/>\nIB-HL International Baccalaureate Higher Level<br \/>\nIB-SL International Baccalaureate Standard Level<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">3. Placement Test<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">The University of Limpopo will conduct National Benchmarking Tests for prospective students. The results of the test will be used for research in terms of student profiles and for allocation of appropriate support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">4. Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"PAGECONTENT\">The extended curriculum programmes offered at the University are linked to the corresponding approved regular undergraduate degree programmes, but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning outcomes. Results of the Placement Tests are of particular relevance to gain access into these programmes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applying at University of Limpopo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application process:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0All applications can be done online by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ultrhe01.ul.ac.za\/pls\/prodi03\/gen.gw1pkg.gw1startup?x_processcode=ITS_OAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Online application has a handling fee of<strong>\u00a0R200<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>South African<\/strong>\u00a0applicants, and\u00a0<strong>R750<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>International<\/strong>\u00a0Applicants.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0The University bank account numbers to be used for application handling fee deposits is:<\/p>\n<p>Account Name :\u00a0<strong>University of Limpopo<\/strong><br \/>\nBank Name :\u00a0<strong>Standard Bank<\/strong><br \/>\nBranch Name :\u00a0<strong>Polokwane Square<\/strong><br \/>\nBranch Code :\u00a0<strong>051001<\/strong><br \/>\nAccount No. :<strong>\u00a0030131405<\/strong><br \/>\nReference No. :\u00a0<strong>Applicant\u2019s ID numbers \/ Passport Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0All enquiries should be directed to our call centre on the following contact details:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Centre No. : 015 268 3332<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail Address:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enrolment@ul.ac.za\">enrolment@ul.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>Both the undergraduate and Post graduate prospectuses are available on our website for ease of reference.<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2062194778\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 University of Limpopo Application Form Admission Requirements for first entering students *Note:\u00a0make sure that you meet or exceed the admission requirements as set out on the prospectus. Only Bachelor Certificate holders are eligible to apply for admission. 1.1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption Prospective students, with an NSC, who wish to gain\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/2019-university-of-limpopo-application-form\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50121"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50121\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}