The University of the Free State (UFS) is a well-respected institution known for academic excellence and student success. With campuses in Bloemfontein, South Campus, and Qwaqwa, UFS offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Science, Business, Health, and more. The university provides modern facilities, strong student support, and flexible learning options to help learners succeed. Main Campus: Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Departmental Accreditations
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Architecture: The Department of Architecture at UFS holds unconditional accreditation from the South African Council for the Architecture Profession (SACAP) for its programmes—an exceptional distinction among South African institutions
Accounting: UFS’s BCom Accounting programme is accredited by SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants), confirming compliance with rigorous professional standardsInstitutional-Level Accreditations
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UFS holds Platinum status accreditation for financial governance and research management from the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) under the Global Grant Community—making it the only South African university to achieve this level
Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
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Consortium with University of Antwerp: UFS serves as coordinator in a multi-university consortium in partnership with the University of Antwerp, built on prior EUROSA mobility and capacity-building projects
Advanced Diploma Launch: Collaborated with DHET, SAIDE, Open Learning, and the European Union to launch an Advanced Diploma in Technical Vocational Training
PSETA Partnership: In 2023, UFS partnered with PSETA (Public Service Education and Training Authority) to award bursaries to postgraduate students in Public Administration, Economics, and IT
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Medicine & Health Sciences
Business & Economics
Education & Teaching
Computer Science & IT
Law & Social Sciences
Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Theology & Religion
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Specialized degrees across fields like Medicine, Law, Commerce, Agriculture, Education, Psychology, and Humanities.
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Modern facilities and research centers, particularly in Health Sciences and Psychology.
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Pathways to professional registration (e.g., in Planning, Accounting, and Financial Planning Law) available for qualifying graduates.
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Strong blend of academic excellence, support services, and community engagement initiatives across all faculties
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