{"id":59512,"date":"2024-03-03T07:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T07:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=11543"},"modified":"2024-03-03T07:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T07:35:06","slug":"2024-university-pretoria-programmes-admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/2024-university-pretoria-programmes-admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 University of Pretoria Programmes And Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/undergraduate-programme-info-2026-final-pdf-08.12.2016.zp104830.pdf\">2026 University of Pretoria Programmes And Admission Requirements<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"h2-style\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">General Admission\u00a0Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-4195777164\"><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>The statutory minimum requirement for degree studies is a National\u00a0Senior Certificate (NSC) certified by Umalusi, with an achievement\u00a0rating of 4 (50-59%) in four recognised NSC 20 credit subjects from the\u00a0designated subject list, below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Agricultural Science<\/li>\n<li>Business Studies (previously Business Economics)<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Studies (previously Home Economics)<\/li>\n<li>Dramatic Arts<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Engineering Graphics and Design\u00a0(previously Technical Drawing)<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Languages *<\/li>\n<li>Life Sciences (previously Biology)<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Physical Science (previously Natural Sciences)<\/li>\n<li>Religion Studies<\/li>\n<li>Visual Arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>* Based on the languages used as medium of instruction at the\u00a0University of Pretoria, it is advisable that students should offer\u00a0English and\/or Afrikaans as a Home Language or as a First Additional <\/em><em>Language, together with any other language of choice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Prospective students who do not obtain a NSC-pass that grants them access to Baccalaureus degree studies, will not be considered for our degree programmes even though their Admission Point Score does comply with the minimum requirements.<\/p>\n<p>A Grade 12 certificate with university exemption is required if Grade 12 was obtained before 2026. For learners in Grade 12, provisional admission is granted based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 year mark (promotion mark). Please note that the final Grade 12 results remain the determining factor for admission. Also note that the achievement of the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to any programmes or fields of study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full or foreign conditional exemption certificate<\/strong><br \/>\nThis prerequisite applies to non-South African citizens and to students who do not have a South African National Senior Certificate and want to enrol for undergraduate studies at UP. The certificate can only be obtained from Universities South Africa (USA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calculation of Admission Point Score (APS)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe calculation of an APS is based on a candidate\u2019s achievement in any SIX recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (not only designated subjects), by using the NSC seven-point rating scale of achievement (see table 1).<\/p>\n<p>Students who do not have a NSC must please refer to the Admission Point Score Conversion Table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table 1: National Senior Certificate achievement levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Achievement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Achievement level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outstanding achievement<\/p>\n<p>80-100 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meritorious achievement<\/p>\n<p>70-79 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Substantial achievement<\/p>\n<p>60-69 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adequate achievement<\/p>\n<p>50-59 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moderate achievement<\/p>\n<p>40-49 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elementary achievement<\/p>\n<p>30-39 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not achieved<\/p>\n<p>0-29 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table 2: Example of APS calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<div><strong>School subject (example)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<div><strong>Report mark<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Afrikaans<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Physical Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Life Sciences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Accounting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>APS Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table<\/strong><br \/>\nThe following tables can be used to convert your marks\/symbols into an Admission Point Score (APS) when applying for studies at the University of Pretoria (UP).<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>APS<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(requirement level for subjects as well as overall APS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>NSC\/<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>IEB<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>SC HG<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>M-score<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>SC SG<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>M-score<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>HIGCSE NSSC HL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>AS-Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>IB SL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>IGCSE\/ GCSE\/ NSSC OL\/<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>O-Level<\/strong><strong>Grade 11*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>IGCSE\/ GCSE\/ NSSC OL\/<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>O-Level<\/strong><strong>Grade\u00a0 12**<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7 (80\u2013100%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6 (70\u201379%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5 (60\u201369%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4 (50\u201359%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3 (40\u201349%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">E<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">E<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2 (30\u201339%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">F<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">E<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">E<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D\/E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1 (0\u201329%)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">G<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">F<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">F<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">F\/G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table only for Cambridge Advanced Level and IB Higher Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A-Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>IB HL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Requirement level for subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Requirement level for overall APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">10<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">8<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">B<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">C<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">D<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">E<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>NSC \u2013 National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008)<br \/>\nIEB \u2013 Independent Examination Board<br \/>\nSC HG \u2013 Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)<br \/>\nSC SG \u2013 Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)<br \/>\nHIGCSE \u2013Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education<br \/>\nA-Level \u2013 Advanced Level<br \/>\nAS-Level \u2013 Advanced Subsidiary Level<br \/>\nIB \u2013 International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels and Standard Levels)<br \/>\nIGCSE \u2013 International General Certificate of Secondary Education<br \/>\nGCSE \u2013 General Certificate of Secondary Education<br \/>\nNSSC \u2013 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate<br \/>\nO-Level \u2013 Ordinary Level<\/p>\n<p>*Grade 11 = IGCSE\/O-Level: APS conversion for Grade 11 equivalent only and for conditional admission and selection purposes<br \/>\n**Grade 12 = IGCSE\/O-Level: APS conversion for Grade 12 equivalent \u2013 not for final admission and must be taken together with Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level for exemption purposes<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em>This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University of Pretoria applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested, at all times, to verify the correctness of the published information with the University. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1409767554\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-4163566709\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3561063992\"><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 Pretoria Programmes And Admission Requirements General Admission\u00a0Requirements The statutory minimum requirement for degree studies is a National\u00a0Senior Certificate (NSC) certified by Umalusi, with an achievement\u00a0rating of 4 (50-59%) in four recognised NSC 20 credit subjects from the\u00a0designated subject list, below: Accounting Agricultural Science Business Studies (previously Business Economics) Consumer Studies (previously 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