Welcome to

The University of the Free State

The UFS aspires to be an innovative research-led, student-centred and regionally engaged university that contributes meaningfully to responsible societal futures.

Prospective Students

Current Students

Postgraduate Students

Academic Faculties

Latest UFS News
HONORARY DOCTORATES - GRADUATIONS 2026
The UFS to confer honorary doctorates and award Council Medal at April 2026 graduations
Napo Masheane
Napo Masheane leads new storytelling residency at UFS International Institute of the Arts
Water Symposium
Facing water challenges together
Dr Pieter Bruwer
Looking back: Dr Pieter Bruwer’s impact ahead of the 2026 UFS Alumni Awards
Visit our News Archive

Life at UFS

The University of the Free State (UFS) creates opportunities and growth through leading, learning, and teaching, focused research, and impactful engagement with society. Situated in the heart of South Africa, our character of caring and diversity translates into an outstanding university experience.

Economic and Management Sciences

Education

Health Sciences

The Humanities

Law

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Theology and Religion

Open Distance Learning

Business School
Ask Us / Emergency Numbers

We use cookies to make interactions with our websites and services easy and meaningful. To better understand how they are used, read more about the UFS cookie policy. By continuing to use this site you are giving us your consent to do this.

Accept