The University of the Free State (UFS) is excited to welcome new and returning students for the 2025 academic year. To ensure a smooth transition into university life, it is essential for all prospective and current students to familiarise themselves
with the registration process.
To avoid delays, all students are advised to complete their registration as early as possible, as some programmes may have specific deadlines that differ from the general dates mentioned.
Registration methods
The UFS strongly encourages all students to use the online registration platform for a quick and easy process. This method is available for both new and returning students; please visit the official registration website for steps to register online.
However, a face-to-face, on-campus option is available to students who need additional support. Click on your relevant faculty below to learn more about the dates and on-campus venues.
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Faculty of The Humanities
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Law
Key dates to keep in mind
| First semester | Second Semester |
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| Online Registration | 7 January - 7 February 2025 | 21 - 25 July 2025 |
| Curriculum advice and registration for first-year students | 27 January - 7 February 2025 | 21 - 25 July 2025 |
| Curriculum advice and registration for senior students | 20 January – 7 February 2025 | 21 - 25 July 2025 |
| Curriculum advice and registration for Postgraduate students | 20 January – 7 February 2025 Honours and PGDip (unless communicated otherwise by your faculty) | 21 - 25 July 2025 Honours and PGDip (unless communicated otherwise by your faculty) |
| Classes start on | 10 February 2025 | 21 July 2025 |
| The last date to add or change module | 14 February 2025
| 25 July 2025
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| The last date to cancel modules with full credit | 31 March 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
Returning master’s and doctoral students can register during the official registration period. | 20 January – 31 March 2025 for the first semester or a year programme, NOT during the month they initially registered | 21 - 25 July 2025
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Do you need further assistance? We’ve got you covered!
Should you require further guidance or have enquiries regarding the registration process, multiple avenues for support are available:
- Institutional Call Centre: Call +27 51 401 9111 or WhatsApp +27 87 240 6370
- Email support: Reach out to studentadmin@ufs.ac.za
The UFS experience is about more than just academic achievement; it’s about becoming part of something larger than yourself.
From exciting student activities to cutting-edge research, you’ll be surrounded by opportunities that challenge, support, and inspire you to take bold steps in your personal and professional growth. Welcome to a place where you don’t just learn – you thrive, evolve, and make lasting connections that will shape your future.