University of Limpopo 2026 Applications

University of Limpopo 2026 Applications

 

The University of Limpopo (UL), in Limpopo Province, South Africa, was formed on 1 January 2005 by merging the University of the North (Turfloop campus) and the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA). In 2015, MEDUNSA separated into what is now Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

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Faculties and Schools

Faculty of Health Sciences

• School of Health Sciences

 

Faculty of Humanities

• School of Education

• School of Languages and Communication Studies

• School of Social Sciences

 

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

• School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

• School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

• School of Molecular and Life Sciences

• School of Physical and Mineral Sciences

 

Faculty of Management and Law

• School of Economics and Management

• School of Law

• Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership (TGSL)

• School of Accountancy (SOA)

 

 

Admission Requirements

NSC with Bachelor Exemption

• Life Orientation: minimum level 3

• English (LOLT): minimum level 3

• Degree programmes: at least four 20 credit subjects at NSC level 4

• Diploma programmes: at least four 20 credit subjects at NSC level 3

• Meet the Admission Point Score (APS) specified by each faculty—calculated from six 20‑credit subjects, excluding Life Orientation ul.ac.za+1apply.org.za+1
  Note: Meeting the APS does not guarantee admission.

Senior Certificate (pre‑2008)

• Requires full university exemption and conversion to APS.

National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Level 4

• Degree: 3 fundamental subjects ≥ 60% (incl. LO), plus 4 vocational subjects ≥ 70%.

• Diploma: 3 fundamental subjects ≥ 50% (incl. LO), plus 3 vocational subjects ≥ 60%.
  All NC(V) applicants are subject to faculty requirements and placement tests ulc-prod-webserver.ul.ac.za+10ul.ac.za+10universityqualifications.co.za+10.

APS Calculation & Placement:
Scores are based on six 20‑credit NSC subjects. Entry requirements and placement test guidance are available via the official UL prospectus apply.org.za+2ul.ac.za+2mabumbe.com+2.

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Prospective Students with Other Qualifications

Applicants holding foreign qualifications or non‑NSC credentials must have them verified by Higher Education South Africa (HESA). International applicants may contact UL’s International Office at +27 15 268 3046ulc-prod-webserver.ul.ac.za+5ul.ac.za+5ul.ac.za+5.

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Application Process for 2026

1. Apply online via the UL application portal .

2. Application fee:

   • South African applicants: R200

   • International applicants: R750 ul.ac.za+5ul.ac.za+5ul.ac.za+5

3. Pay via bank deposit:

   • Account Name: University of Limpopo

   • Bank: Standard Bank, Polokwane Square; Branch Code: 051001

   • Account Number: 030131405

   • Use your ID number or passport as reference apply.org.za+14ul.ac.za+14ul.ac.za+14

4. Submit certified copies of:

   • Identity document or birth certificate (until ID issued)

   • Parent/legal guardian ID (if dependant)

   • Latest academic results/certificate (Grade 11, Grade 12, or NC(V) Level 4)

   • Foreign diploma/degree certificates (if applicable)

5. Complete placement tests (National Benchmarking Tests) where required

 

 

Additional Resources

• 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (published 2 June 2025) & Postgraduate Prospectus (6 May 2025) are available online ul.ac.za+8ul.ac.za+8apply.org.za+8.

• Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership admission info and application guidelines ul.ac.za+3ul.ac.za+3ul.ac.za+3.

• Reakgona Disability Centre: Scholars with disabilities are supported through tailored resources and facilities ul.ac.za+4ul.ac.za+4ul.ac.za+4.