2026 Application Information
Applications Open
01 April 2025
Applications Close
30 September 2025
Time Remaining
Application Fee
R200
Online Application Process
Important Note:
If you apply online, the system will automatically generate a reference/student number for you. Keep this number safe for all future communications.
For New Applicants:
- Go to www.ul.ac.za to apply online
- Pay the application handling fee (R200 SA / R750 International)
- Complete the online application form
- Receive your student number automatically generated by the system
If You Already Have a Student Number:
Log in on I-Enabler
Access the student portal using your existing credentials
Go to Academic Application
Navigate to the academic application section
View Application Rules
Read and accept the application rules
Select School Attended
Choose your school name from the list and save
Enter School Leaving Subjects
Input your subjects and indicate if you're upgrading
Disabilities Information
Select None or specify any disabilities and save
Submit Application
Enter your academic preference qualification, save and continue
How to Upload/View Documents
Visit UL Website
Go to www.ul.ac.za
Access I-Enabler
On student I-Enabler, go to Academic Application
Certificate Seen
Click on "Certificate Seen" option
Choose Document Type
Select the type of document you intend to upload
Load/View Document
Click "Load/View Document" to upload your file
Save Changes
After uploading, make sure you click save
Banking Details for Application Fee
University of Limpopo Banking Details
Important:
Always use your ID number or passport number as reference when making payment. This ensures your payment is correctly allocated to your application.
General Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor Exemption
Prospective students with an NSC who wish to gain entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo should comply with the following:
- Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3)
- English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3)
- Four 20-credit subjects with minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes
- Four 20-credit subjects with minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes
- The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated by each Faculty
Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not guarantee admission.
Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP)
The extended curriculum programmes offered at the University are linked to the corresponding approved regular undergraduate degree programmes, but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning outcomes.
Selection Tests for Specific Programmes
Admission into the following programmes requires passing a selection test in addition to meeting minimum requirements:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (BEd Foundation Phase)
- Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The University accepts applications based on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) access pathway. Interested applicants should send enquiries to [email protected]
Admission Point Score (APS) System
The APS system is a simple calculation using your NSC or Grade 12 university exemption results to determine if you meet the minimum requirements to gain entry into:
- The University of Limpopo
- A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University
| NSC Achievement Level | NSC % | Senior Certificate Higher Grade | Senior Certificate Standard Grade | APS | NC(V) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80-99 | A | 7 | 5 | |
| 6 | 70-79 | B | A | 6 | 4 |
| 5 | 60-69 | C | B | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | 50-59 | D | C | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | 40-49 | E | D | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | 30-39 | F | E | 2 | 1 |
| 1 | 0-29 | G | F | 1 | 1 |
Note:
Life Orientation is not used in the APS calculation. The calculation is done by adding the achievement levels in six (6) recognised 20-credit subjects as stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties.
Example APS Calculation
| School Subject | NSC Achievement Level | Senior Certificate (Higher Grade) | APS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language 1 | 4 | D | 4 |
| Language 2 | 4 | D | 4 |
| Mathematics | 6 | B | 6 |
| Physical Science | 6 | B | 6 |
| Life Science | 7 | A | 7 |
| Accounting | 2 | F | 2 |
| APS Total | 29 |
In this example, the student's APS total is 29. They would then compare this to the minimum APS requirement for their chosen programme.
UL Faculties
The University of Limpopo offers comprehensive programmes across four faculties:
Humanities
Health Sciences
Science and Agriculture
Management and Law
Contact Information
University Registrar Enrolment Management Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
The online application handling fee is R200 for South African students and R750 for international students. This fee is non-refundable.
If you apply online, the system will automatically generate a reference/student number for you. Keep this number safe for all future communications with the university.
The minimum APS varies by programme and faculty. You need to check the specific requirements for your chosen programme in the faculty calendar. Generally, you need an NSC with bachelor exemption and meet subject-specific requirements.
No, Life Orientation is not used in the APS calculation. However, you still need at least level 3 (40-49%) in Life Orientation to meet the general admission requirements.
ECP programmes are linked to regular undergraduate degree programmes but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning outcomes. They provide extra support for students who meet minimum requirements but may need additional academic support.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching, and Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) require selection tests in addition to meeting minimum admission requirements.