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About UP
University of Pretoria (UP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Pretoria, South Africa. UP is a part of Association of African Universities (AAU), Higher Education South Africa (HESA), National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA).
The university is one of the top-350 universities in the world. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 601 place among top institutions.
UP offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Establishment year
1908
Students
36,492
International students
2,392
Female students
58%
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At UP, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UP for local citizens starts from 1,166 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,179 USD. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 83. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
83
Master's degree at UP
It is impossible to enter UP for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 83. IELTS — 6 or higher.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
83
Doctorate degree at UP
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 83 points.
TOEFL iBT
83
UP campus
The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Thanks to international exchange programs at UP, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
If you want to stay in South Africa after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. UP graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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