As an international student at the University of Pretoria, you need to complete the registration process before your course 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 International Students
Online registrations for international students (returning and postgraduate) on the UP Student Portal open from:
5 January 2026
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:
Log in to the UP Student Portal.
Click on the UP Student Centre link.
Check for holds in the right column of the student centre.
Immigration requirements
All non-South African students who are holders of temporary residence permits are urged to upload the required unblocking or immigration clearance documents onto the UP Student Portal.
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
New Students
Online Registration
17 January 2026
Assisted Registration
Hillcrest Campus, 19 January 2026 to 6 February 2026
Pre-Orientation
5 January 2026
Special Orientation
30 January 2026
Welcome Day
31 January 2026
Classes for quarter 1 and semester 1 start on
9 February 2026
First-year Hybrid Orientation
2 February 2026 to 6 February 2026
Current Students
Online Registration
5 January 2026
Assisted Registration
19 January 2026 - 6 February 2026 (Hillcrest Campus)
Classes start
9 February 2026
Postgraduate Students
Online registration for Honour’s and PGDip students
5 January 2026
Online registration for Master’s and Doctorate
From 16 December 2025
Assisted registration for Honour’s and PGDip students
19 January 2026 - 6 February 2026 (Hillcrest Campus)
Assisted registration for Master’s and Doctorate: Student Service Centre
From 5 January 2026
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 2026 academic year. Before you arrive on campus, have a look at the 2026 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 2026 university rules and regulations here.
What's Next?
Your step-by-step guide to complete the registration process as a current student.
FAQ's
Need answers? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by students.
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.