University of Limpopo Application Status



University of Limpopo Application Status

Applicants can check their application status one month after applying.

Applicants are to call the admissions office for their application status on

Welcome to the University of Limpopo’s online application system. This system is open to South African prospective students only, for now.



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UL online application system

CENTRAL ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION
Turfloop Campus            
Tel:        +27 (0) 15 – 268 3332
Fax:        +27 (0) 15 – 267 0152 / 268 3118

Admission Requirements for first entering students

Applying at University of Limpopo

Application process:
Step 1: Download application form from our website or apply online www.ul.ac.za/online
Step 2: Your academic application form must be accompanied by an application fee which is R200-00 for South African students and R345-00 for International students.
Step 3: Once you have submitted your application form, please wait for 4 weeks before checking on your application status.

Application closing date: 29 September 2015 (Both SA and International students)

*Note: make 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 entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo, should comply with the following:

  • Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
  • 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).
  • The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:
    • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
    • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
  • The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.

Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.



1.2 Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008)

  • 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.

1.3 National Certificate (Vocational)

  • 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:
  • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.
  • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.

1.4   The Admission Point Score (APS) system

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:

  • The University of Limpopo

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  • A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.

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