Registration

Registrations 2025

Before you can become a UP student or continue with the next year in your academic course, there are crucial admin processes that need to be completed – some are once-off, others need to be done every year.

Students often confuse two important tasks: Applying at the University of Pretoria and registering at the University of Pretoria.

Must I complete an application or registration?

Firstly, it’s important to understand the main difference between an application and registration.

Prospective students who want to study at the University of Pretoria must submit an application to the university.

During the first few weeks of the new academic year, every student must register for the courses they intend to study in that specific academic year. This applies to new students, current students, postgraduate students, and international students.

Why must I register?

The registration process ensures critical access and academic support systems are in place for every student, such as:

  • Access to the UP campuses
  • Access to study materials for every module
  • Review available bursary options
  • Receiving credits once students pass modules
  • Access to academic supervisors for postgraduate students
Start the registration process

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Important Dates

Online Registration
19 January 2025
Assisted Registration
Hillcrest Campus, 21 January 2025 to 7 February 2025
Pre-Orientation
21 January 2025
Welcome Day
1 February 2025
Classes for quarter 1 and semester 1 start on
10 February 2025
First-year Hybrid Orientation
3 February 2025 to 7 February 2025
Online Registration
3 January 2025
Assisted Registration
21 January 2025 (Hillcrest Campus)
Classes start
10 February 2025
Online registration for honour’s students
3 January 2025
Online registration for master’s and doctorate
From 19 December 2024
Assisted registration for honour’s students
21 January 2025 (Hillcrest Campus)
Assisted registration for master’s and doctorate
From 3 January 2025
New Students
Online Registration
19 January 2025
Assisted Registration
Hillcrest Campus, 21 January 2025 to 7 February 2025
Pre-Orientation
21 January 2025
Welcome Day
1 February 2025
Classes for quarter 1 and semester 1 start on
10 February 2025
First-year Hybrid Orientation
3 February 2025 to 7 February 2025
Current Students
Online Registration
3 January 2025
Assisted Registration
21 January 2025 (Hillcrest Campus)
Classes start
10 February 2025
Postgraduate Students
Online registration for honour’s students
3 January 2025
Online registration for master’s and doctorate
From 19 December 2024
Assisted registration for honour’s students
21 January 2025 (Hillcrest Campus)
Assisted registration for master’s and doctorate
From 3 January 2025
3 Important things to know when you register
1 Always quote your student number when making payments, such as your registration fee.
2 Protect your student card, as this will give you access to all the UP campuses.
3 If you want to avoid long queues, complete the registration process online before your classes start.

Resources and Guidelines

Between registering as a student, paying tuition fees on time, and completing the necessary administrative tasks before you can start attending class can feel overwhelming. To help you have access to the right information in a user-friendly format, please make use of these helpful resources.

Info Guide

Welcome to the 2025 academic year. Before you arrive on campus, have a look at the 2025 info guide.
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Rules and Regulations

All registered students, as well as prospective students who have accepted an offer from UP, must follow the General Academic Regulations and General Student Rules. Please familiarise yourself with the 2025 university rules and regulations here.
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FAQ's

Need answers? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by students.
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Orientation

The University of Pretoria can’t wait to meet and greet all our new students at Orientation Week from 3 – 7 February. This is when you will get a real-life glimpse into what being a student at the UP is all about.
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Fees and Funding

At the University of Pretoria, we are proud to give students a high-quality education. We also understand that this comes at a financial cost. Apart from tuition fees, students also need funds for academic textbooks, stationery supplies, printing, transport, food, and accommodation.

Let us help guide you towards the right financial solution for you.

Your Questions Answered

Whenever you have a question, the University of Pretoria is here to help. If you prefer to talk to us, head to our contact us page to connect with a UP representative. If you prefer the convenience of online messaging, our chatbot is always there to help. Alternatively, visit our FAQ page to find answers to students’ most frequently asked questions.

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