Apply Online at University of Pretoria (UP) 2026-2027: An Ultimate Guide on How to Complete & Submit UP Online Application Form 2026 for Admission

UP Online Application 2026

The University of Pretoria (UP) Online Application 2026 academic year opens 01 April and close 30 June 2025 for all programmes. Therefore, applicants who wish to study at UP 2026 must apply for admission before the closing date or deadline. Please, remember that the University of Pretoria, UP will not accept late application for 2026 so you must apply on time to avoid any penalty. If you want to apply, go to www.up.ac.za online application portal 2026, check whether you meet UP admission requirements for the qualification in which you want to apply for the 2026 academic year.

Application for admission to undergraduate study programmes for both South African and international citizens close on specific dates in the year preceding the year of study. Check the list of closing dates supplied below to make sure that you submit your application on time. To use the Online Application System you will need internet access, as well as an email address that you can access regularly, because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.

The Online Application System is intended for use by new prospective students submitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.

To use the Online Application System you will need the following:

internet access
an email address which you can access regularly, because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.

Steps to Submit UP Online Application 2026

University of Pretoria, UP online application for admission to the 2026 academic year process is very simple, easy and accurate. When applying online, you will be prompted to make changes to any incorrect details.

Follow the steps below to apply online

1. Go to UP website at www.up.ac.za
2. At the top menu, click on the “Study” tab
3. Click on the “Apply” tab
4. Read the online application guidelines
5. After that, click on the “Apply Now” tab
6. Start the online application process
7. Fill out the online application form with your details
8. Uploaded all the supporting documents in PDF format.
9. Complete and submit your application for review

Click HERE for more information on UP online application for 2026