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Dear UFS Student Please note that the 2026 Final-Year and Student Leadership Bursary (previously the Monitoring Committee bursary) is now open. Applications must be submitted via email to: · Bloemfontein Campus: monitoringbfn@ufs.ac.za · Qwaqwa Campus: monitoringqwa@ufs.ac.za Download the application form here. Please apply as soon as possible.
The University of the Free State (UFS) Elections Logistics Committee (ELC) hereby announces the Final Results of the 2025/2026 CSRC and Ex-Officio elections. Bloemfontein CampusQwaqwa CampusSouth Campus
Your voice matters! Come and hear from the candidates for the 2025/2026 CSRC elections as they share their vision for the future of our student community during their manifesto presentations.
South Campus
Date: 15 August 2025Time: 16:00-21:00Venue: Isifundo A3
Qwaqwa Campus
Date: 18 August 2025Time: 14:00-18:00Venue: Mandela Hall
Bloemfontein Campus
Date: 18 August 2025Time: 17:00-20:00Venue: Education Auditorium
The University of the Free State (UFS) Elections Logistics Committee (ELC) hereby announces the Preliminary Lists of Candidates for the 2025/2026 Central Student Representative Council (CSRC) and Ex-Officio elections.Click to see the preliminary lists:Bloemfontein CampusSouth CampusQwaqwa CampusStudents who wish to submit objections are requested to complete the official objection form and email it to:elections@ufs.ac.za fscelections@ufs.ac.za Download the objection form here. Please note: All objections must be submitted within 24 hours of publication of this notice.
Exciting times are ahead at the University of the Free State (UFS)! The 2025/2026 CSRC Election season is here, and nominations for candidates are open. This is your chance to nominate the leaders you believe in.
Once nominations are in, the campaigning period will begin. Candidates will share their visions and plans for life at the UFS. Make sure you engage with them and understand their platforms. Your voice matters, so get involved and help shape the future of the UFS!
To nominate candidates for the upcoming CSRC Elections, visit: CSRC Election Nomination Submission 2025, and to nominate candidates for FSC Elections, visit: FSC Election Nomination Submission.
Get ready for a bold and thought-provoking conversation with a dynamic guest speaker who will challenge you to think deeply about who you are, where you come from, and how your story shapes the way you see the world and others. This session is about celebrating our differences, embracing dialogue, and discovering shared meaning in a diverse community.
Be inspired to show up, speak up, and find strength in every voice, including your own. Theme: Every voice has a history: finding meaning in our differencesPresenter: Igno van Niekerk – author, leadership trainer, storyteller, lecturer, inspirational presenter Date: 6 August 2025Time: 16:00-18:00Venue: Equitas Auditorium Please note that students from the Qwaqwa and South Campuses will join virtually.
The University of the Free State (UFS) continues to improve student safety off campus. To this effect, the UFS has appointed a new service provider on the Bloemfontein and South campuses, which will start operating from 1 June 2025. The service will include enhanced security patrols and an armed response service to ensure the safety of students between their off-campus residences and the two campuses, and will be active in the following areas:
The service on the Qwaqwa Campus will continue as normal, focusing on the routes (R57, Mota Road, R712) frequented by students and areas within a 10 km (ten kilometres) radius of the campus.
The service has been expanded, and more vehicles will be deployed in Bloemfontein to enhance visibility.
For 24/7 assistance, the following numbers can be contacted:
Dear UFS Student
Join the Office for Student Leadership Development for a deep dive into how our digital habits affect real-life connections
Don’t miss this eye-opening session!
It’s real. It’s relevant. It’s for YOU.
Called by the UFS Career Services, you are invited to take a meaningful step towards your future at the Natural and Agricultural Sciences Career Fair this Wednesday.
Spend the day connecting with leading employers, exploring internship opportunities, and gaining real insight into where your degree can take you. Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to open the right door.
Date: 7 May 2025
Time: 09:00-15:00
Venue: Callie Human Centre, Bloemfontein Campus
Register here: https://careerhub.ufs.ac.za/students/events/detail/916840
Dear UFS Student,We are pleased to inform you that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved the deviation request for an increase in the private accommodation allowance. This adjustment reflects a 4% increase on the 2024 rates, effective for the 2025 academic year. Please see the breakdown below:
The deadline to submit and complete your private accommodation application is 31 May 2025. Students are encouraged to submit all required documents as soon as possible to avoid delays in payment.
Please note that applications approved by the 25th of any given month will be paid by the 7th of the following month. For example, if your application is approved by 25 May, payment will be processed by 7 June.
We appreciate your prompt attention and cooperation in this regard.
Kindly note that the above-mentioned message is only applicable to Qwaqwa students funded by NSFAS.
The 2025 Final Main Mid-year examination timetable has been published and is now available on the UFS website.Access the official timetable here:http://www.ufs.ac.za/adhoc-pages/quick-links/official-timetables
Get your personal exam timetable via Student Self-Service:http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/student-self-service
Best of luck to all our students – your hard work and dedication will surely pay off!
Many students recently pledged at Senior Orientation to become digitally literate in 2025. Make sure you upskill yourself with the digital skills that employers are looking for! To the future entrepreneurs – you cannot go wrong by becoming more tech savvy in order to give yourself the best possible start. Watch the video to see how to access the UFS Digital Skills and Competencies learning pathway and use this recess period for upskilling! Click here to watch the video.
The Student Leadership Development Office invites students to the series of talks on ‘What Students Should Know …’ Talk 2 is themed The 6R Revolution to Reduce Environmental Impact!
Presenters:
Dr Anita Venter
Lenosa Mahapang
Gernus Terblanche
Date: 10 April 2025
Time: 16:00-18:00
Venue: Equitas Auditorium, Bloemfontein Campus
To attend the event, students can click here to RSVP before 8 April 2025.
Please note that officials from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will be at the George du Toit Building on the Bloemfontein Campus from Tuesday, 1 April to Friday, 4 April from 09:00 to 16:00 to assist with any NSFAS-related issues.
This will provide students facing challenges with their NSFAS funding, allowances, or other related issues the opportunity to receive direct assistance. Information regarding NSFAS support for other campuses will be communicated soon.
You are hereby invited to an Information Sharing Session. This will be an informal meeting to share information about the Travel Tour and the Application Process. Time will be allocated for questions at the end.
If you are not the coordinator for this program, please forward the invitation to the relevant persons within your Institution.
2025 Travel Tour Objectives
2025 Conditions of Award
2025 Personal Information Sheet
Abe Bailey Trust Application Form
Abe Bailey Trust Travel Programme
The meeting details and link are hereunder.
Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
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Meeting ID: 397 005 374 938
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Students are requested not to send financial aid or NSFAS enquiries to staff members’ work emails. To ensure that your queries are addressed efficiently, please use the following designated contact details:
Financial aid:
Telephone: +27 51 401 9111 (option 3)
Bloemfontein Campus: FinAidenquiriesbfn@ufs.ac.za
South Campus: FinAidenquiriessouth@ufs.ac.za
Qwaqwa Campus: FinAidqwa@ufs.ac.za
NSFAS:
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Website: https://www.nsfas.org.za/
Using the correct channels helps us respond to your queries more effectively. Thank you for your cooperation!
On 12 February 2025, disruption of academic activities occurred on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS); this followed the disruptions that occurred on 11 February 2025. On the Qwaqwa Campus, attempts to disrupt academic activities also occurred on 12 February 2024.A memorandum of demands from the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) was handed over to the university management on 11 February 2025, to which management responded; these demands are related to registration and funding.Financial concessions have been granted to students on two occasions so far this year to enable them to register. On 10 February 2025, the university granted follow-up concessions.On the Bloemfontein Campus, 15 students were arrested on 12 February 2025 for transgression of the interdict; internal disciplinary processes are being instituted. The university’s Protection Services has activated its protest management security escalation plan in accordance with the UFS Protest Management Policy; the situation on the campuses is being closely monitored.All classes are continuing as normal, and no classes have been suspended.Link to the updated financial concessions made by the UFS:
Financial Concessions for UFS Students 10 February 2025
Since January 2025, the University of the Free State (UFS) has made a number of financial concessions to enable students to register for the 2025 academic year. The university’s Financial Working Group (FWG), which includes representatives from the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), meets regularly to determine how it can best assist students, taking into consideration the financial constraints of the university. It is important that students take note of the updated financial concessions, as on 10 February 2025.Link to the updated financial concessions made by the UFS:
The University of the Free State (UFS) is in continuous engagement with the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to resolve outstanding matters. The university’s Financial Working Group (FWG), which includes representatives of the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), meets regularly to determine how it can best assist students, taking into consideration the financial constraints of the university.It is important to note that the concessions below will enable 96% of NSFAS-funded students and 91% of returning self-paying South African students to register for the 2025 academic year.Here is an update on the financial concessions made by the UFS:
Financial Concessions for UFS Students_31 January 2025
The University of the Free State (UFS) is in continuous engagement with the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to resolve outstanding matters. The university’s Financial Working Group (FWG), which includes representatives of the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC), meets regularly to determine how it can best assist students, taking into consideration the financial constraints of the university.
The UFS wishes to confirm that financial concessions have been made to enable students to register for the 2025 academic year.
It is important to note that the concessions below will enable 96% of NSFAS-funded students and 85% of returning self-paying South African students to register for the 2025 academic year.Financial Concessions for UFS Students 27 January 2025
The University of the Free State (UFS) takes note of fraudulent medical certificates submitted by students during examinations or assessments. The UFS’ stance is zero tolerance to fraud and misrepresentation. Students who engage in such misconducts will be disciplined accordingly and the appropriate sanction will be imposed.
The University of the Free State (UFS) would like to confirm that a large number of UFS-registered students who are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and who were excluded from payment, have received their allowances on Friday 4 August 2023.The UFS is aware that a small number of students have not yet onboarded successfully with eZaga to receive their NSFAS allowances. These students are requested to do so urgently, as they will not be able to receive any allowances until they have done so.On a sectoral level, the university would also like to confirm that a statement has been issued by Universities South Africa (USAf) in which NSFAS and the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation are, among others, requested to urgently resolve the matter of the direct payment of allowances to students. The UFS fully supports the statement and is hopeful that an amicable and urgent solution to the matter can be found.
Private accommodation breakdown
Amount (R)
Recipient of payment
Rental amount (maximum)
12,850
Landlord
Transport
4,300
Qwaqwa Taxi Association
3,418
Student
Data
2,000
Water and electricity
7,952
Total
30,520
VenueBloemfontein Campus – ConLaurês GazellieSouth and Qwaqwa campuses – join virtuallyFor more information, please see the attached poster. RSVP by 18 July 2023, before midnight!
The above concession was agreed upon during a meeting of the UFS Financial Workgroup on 13 February 2023.
The University of the Free State is excited to welcome you in 2023. Curriculum advice and registration will run from 3 to 17 February 2023 for first-year students, and from 30 January to 17 February 2023 for senior students. Visit www.ufs.ac.za/register for more information from your specific faculty.#UFS2023Registration
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