University of Limpopo (UL) online applications for the 2025 academic year, are now available for individuals interested in pursuing new undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. The application window for UL runs from April 1st to September 30th 2024. All applicants, regardless of nationality or language, are encouraged to apply. This article will guide you on a smooth and successful UL online application.
UL Online application closing dates
Online applications for the University of Limpopo will close on 31 July for MBChB courses and 30 September for all the other programmes. Applicants must ensure that they meet admission requirements before they submit an application to study at the university.
University of Limpopo online application process
The UL online application process is a simple and straight forward process. Click on Application process to view the step by step process.
UL online application requirements
Applying at University of Limpopo
Application process:
Step 1: All applications can be done online by visiting click here
Step 2: Online application has a handling fee of R200 for South African applicants, and R750 for International Applicants.
Step 3: The University bank account numbers to be used for application handling fee deposits is:
Account Name : University of Limpopo
Bank Name : Standard Bank
Branch Name : Polokwane Square
Branch Code : 051001
Account No. : 030131405
Reference No. : Applicant’s ID numbers / Passport Numbers
Step 4: All enquiries should be directed to our call centre on the following contact details:
Call Centre No. : 015 268 3332
Email Address: enrolment@ul.ac.za
Step 5:Both the undergraduate and Post graduate prospectuses are available on our website for ease of reference.
*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
and
- A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.
Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.
The calculation is done by the addition of the achievement levels in six (6) recognised 20 credit subjects as stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties. Achievement levels are as follows (Note Life Orientation is not used in the APS calculation):
| NSC Achievement Level |
NSC% |
Senior Certificate Higher Grade |
Senior Certificate Standard Grade |
APS |
NC(V) |
|
7 |
80-99 |
A |
|
7 |
5 |
|
6 |
70-79 |
B |
A |
6 |
4 |
|
5 |
60-69 |
C |
B |
5 |
3 |
|
4 |
50-59 |
D |
C |
4 |
3 |
|
3 |
40-49 |
E |
D |
3 |
2 |
|
2 |
30-39 |
F |
E |
2 |
1 |
|
1 |
0-29 |
G |
F |
1 |
1 |
The following is an example of an APS calculation:
| School subject |
NSC Achievement level |
Senior certificate |
APS |
|
Language 1 |
4 |
D |
4 |
|
Language 2 |
4 |
D |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
6 |
B |
6 |
|
Physical Science |
6 |
B |
6 |
|
Life Science |
7 |
A |
7 |
|
Accounting |
2 |
F |
2 |
|
APS Total |
|
|
29 |
2. Qualifications other than the NSC
Prospective students should get verification of the qualification from Higher Education South Africa (HESA). More information can be obtained from www.hesa.org.za. Prospective students with matriculation qualifications from outside the borders of South Africa, can also contact the International Office on +27 (0) 15 268 3046.
APS Conversion Table for Non- NSC examinations.
| APS |
NSC |
IGCSE/ GCSE/ NSSCO-Level |
HIGCSE/ NSSC HL |
AS Level |
A-Level |
IB-HL |
IB-SL |
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
A |
7 |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
8 |
|
|
|
B |
6 |
|
|
7 |
7 |
|
1 |
A |
C |
5 |
7 |
|
6 |
6 |
|
2 |
B |
D |
4 |
6 |
|
5 |
5 |
A |
3 |
C |
E |
|
5 |
|
4 |
4 |
B |
3 |
D |
|
|
4 |
|
3 |
3 |
C |
4 |
E |
|
|
3 |
|
2 |
2 |
D/E |
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
F/G |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education |
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3. Placement Test
The University of Limpopo will conduct National Benchmarking Tests for prospective students. The results of the test will be used for research in terms of student profiles and for allocation of appropriate support.
4. Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP)
The extended curriculum programmes offered at the University are linked to the corresponding approved regular undergraduate degree programmes, but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning outcomes. Results of the Placement Tests are of particular relevance to gain access into these programmes.
Contact UL
If you seek to get additional enquiries from the University of Limpopo, you can get through to the university using any of the available media:
Admission and general enquiries
Ms Maite Moreroa
Principal Administration Officer
Telephone +27 (0)15 268 2853
Email address: maite.moreroa@ul.ac.za
Facsimile +27 (0)15 268 2868
Postal address
University of Limpopo
School of Languages and Communication Studies
Private Bag X1106
Sovenga
0727
South Africa
Physical address
School of Languages and Communication Studies
New K Building, Floor 7
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Sovenga, 0727
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