University of Limpopo

Last updated: March 2025

UL Application process

2026 Applications

Applications to study at the University of Limpopo (UL) in 2026 are soon to open and are fully online. Admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for both South African and international students.

Submission

Before submitting an application, applicants should have completed all steps, such as the qualification path, accommodation, and financial aid, among others. Fill in this information in the appropriate sections.

When applying for undergraduate studies, upload certified copies of the following documents in PDF format:

ID for South African citizens
Passport for international students
National Senior Certificate if you have already completed matric
Final Grade 11 results with school stamp/Mid-term Grade 12 results if you are still in Grade 12
Academic record applies to current students at other institutions of higher learning
HESA/ Universities South Africa (USAf) letter only if you are an international student. Apply to mb.usaf.ac.za for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption, or mature age conditional exemption
Proof of payment

Steps

The online application is quick and easy!

To apply online, you need access to the Internet and a valid email address. Please ensure that you:

Complete the application accurately and fully
Write your names as they appear on your identity/passport document
Specify the names of the first-choice and second-choice degrees
Complete the residence section (if you wish to stay on campus)

N.B: Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.

Requirements

What you need to study at the University of Limpopo

National Senior Certificate or National Vocational Certificate with an endorsement that allows entrance to degree studies (bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent qualification.
Meet all the minimum admission requirements for the programme you intend to study. Kindly note that meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available in each programme.

Also note that the full acceptance to the programme will be based on the Final Grade 12 results.