Registration

New Students

As a new first-year student at the University of Pretoria, you need to complete the registration process before your course starts. This is a very important step to successfully start your tertiary educational journey, as it will ensure you have access to 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 new students

Online registrations for new students on the UP Student Portal open from:

19 January 2025

Important Dates

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.

More information about holds can be found here

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.

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

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.

Funding Fees Payment information Credit Card Payments

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.

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

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.

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

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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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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