Postgraduate Students

As a postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria, you need to complete the registration process before your honour’s degree, master’s degree, or doctorate starts . This is a very important step to ensure you have access to annual academic course material, the UP student portal and other essential information.

Remember to read your faculty yearbook as well during the registration process, as it contains more specific faculty rules and regulations.

Visit the yearbook page here.

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Registration dates for postgraduate students

Online registrations for postgraduate students on the UP Student Portal open from:
Honours: 3 January 2025 | Master’s and doctorate: From 19 December 2024

Why am I struggling to register?

Due to various reasons, such as outstanding tuition fees, a hold may be placed on a student’s account that prevents them from registering successfully.

To review your registration status, follow these steps:

1 Log in to the UP Student Portal.
2 Click on the UP Student Centre link.
3 Check for holds in the right column of the student centre.

Academic exclusions

You’ve got a lot on your plate—classes, assignments, exams, and everything else life throws at you. Don’t let an unexpected academic exclusion add to the stress. Academic exclusion means you’re not allowed to continue your studies due to your grades.

The good news? You can take steps to appeal this decision. Even better? You can act early to avoid it altogether. Reach out to your Academic Success Coach for support and guidance to stay on track and ensure your academic success.

For more information, visit the Academic Exclusion Information page.

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Student cards

Your student card is an identity card, transaction card, and access card – all in one! With your unique student card, you can purchase meals at your residence’s dining hall, access campuses, academic buildings such as the libraries, and verify your identity before writing tests and examinations.

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Important Dates

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
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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.

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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What's Next?

Your step-by-step guide to complete the registration process as a postgraduate student.

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FAQ's

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

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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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