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27 March 2023
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Story Valentino Ndaba
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This year, the University of the Free State will witness one of its biggest graduation seasons yet. A total of 19 ceremonies will take place this April. The Qwaqwa Campus will host four ceremonies from 14 to 15 April and the Bloemfontein Campus will host fifteen celebrations from 18 to 22 April 2023.
A grand total of 8 628 graduates will walk across the stage throughout the seven days. In addition, four honorary doctorates will also be conferred. Prof Stephen Brown will be awarded the Council Medal, Prof Mattheus Lötter is to receive the Chancellor's Medal.
Qwaqwa Campus Graduation Ceremonies
Bloemfontein and South Campus Graduation Ceremonies
For more information on guides and attires, click here.
Download the graduation schedule
here.
Open Day 2016 to feature best of Kovsies
2016-05-04
At this year’s annual Open Day on 14 May 2016 on the Bloemfontein Campus, prospective students for 2017 were able to apply for their studies at the University of the Free State (UFS) at an on-site application centre. The application fee has been waived. Assistance was also provided regarding the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), accommodation in residences, and bursaries, amongst others.
A similar Open Day will be hosted on the Qwaqwa Campus on 21 May 2016. The programme can be viewed here.
The Open Day featured an official welcoming ceremony in the morning for parents and learners, with entertainment by the pianist, Charl du Plessis, as well as a laser show. The informal session for school groups featured the urban pop singer, Kyle Deutsch, as guest artist, as well as a laser show and a team-building session by TeamBo.