FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)

I would like to enquire about the opening of applications to study at UL for this
year. What are the requirements to study?

Thanks for your enquiry. Our applications information for intake is available at the University of
Limpopo Website. Go to our website www.ul.ac.za to view our different courses and the admission
requirements.

What is my application status?

To check or verify your status, https://ultrhe01.ul.ac.za/pls/prodi03/w99pkg.mi_login and log in with the

Please contact the admission office enrolment@ul.ac.za or Call Centre No. : 015 268 3332
Can I please get my student number and pin?

You can easily retrieve your PIN by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the “Login window” https://ultrhe01.ul.ac.za/pls/prodi03/w99pkg.mi_login

If the above was unsuccessful, please contact the Enrolment Management Department Call Centre
Office at: 015 268 3332. You can send your date of birth and surname to enrolment@ul.ac.za so
that we can search for it on our system.

Can I please get a quotation for studies?

Please visit: https://www.ul.ac.za/index.php?Entity=Fees

When do applications open?

You can start applying online from 02 June 2021.

https://www.ul.ac.za/index.php?Entity=Apply Now for the online application process.

What is the application fee?

Online application has a handling fee of R200 for South African applicants, and R750 for
International Applicants.

When and where can I apply for bursaries?

You can go to our website at:

https://www.ul.ac.za/index.php?Entity=Financial Support for information on bursaries and funding.

NSFAS functions on their own, the University only receives a list of successful applicants and then
opens their accounts to register. Please visit the official NSFAS website at
http://www.nsfas.org.za/content/index.html

How and where do I apply for NSFAS?

Applications opened on 1 September. You can apply online by visiting the following link:
https://my.nsfas.org.za/mynsfas/selfservice.html. If you do not have access to online resources, you
are more than welcome to visit any tertiary institution that will assist you with applying for NSFAS
online. Please make sure you have a valid email address, cell phone number and the required
supporting documents ready.

I haven’t heard anything from Funza Lushaka.

Funza Lushaka functions on their own, the University only receives confirmation of successful
applicants at the end of March. Please visit the official Funza Lushaka website at
http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/home.jsp to inquire about your application.

When are your Open Days for UL?

All UL Open Days are currently virtual. This is to ensure that our stakeholders stay safe and healthy
and to help contain the coronavirus (Covid-19) as far as possible.

Can I still change my course or qualification after applying?

You can change your course if there is space in the Faculty you would like to change to, and if you
meet the admission requirements. You can send your request to the admission office at:
enrolment@ul.ac.za
How do I apply for the residences?

You can apply for the residences when you apply for study at UL by completing the online
application. The options for the different residences are on the online application. Click here to apply:
http://bit.ly/2ndfAsg

Can I still qualify to study at your university, if I studied at another institution?

When you apply, you still need to add your matric certificate, with the academic record from your
current institution. The Faculty will decide about admission and credits.

I am having technical difficulties during the online application process – who

Please call the following numbers for assistance: Call Centre No: 015 268 3332 or:
enrolment@ul.ac.za

How long does it take to get feedback after applying?

We aim to reply as soon as possible, but we receive a large number of applications. This is also
dependent on the submission of all relevant documentation and the time frame in which you apply.

My ID number already exists on system when I want to apply online – who can
I contact?

Contact the following numbers or make use of the email address for assistance: Call Centre No: 015
268 3332 or: enrolment@ul.ac.za

For which courses do I qualify?

Please visit the following website

https://www.ul.ac.za/application/downloads/2022%20UL%20Undergraduate%20Prospectus.pdf as
well as our Faculty pages regarding our courses and admission requirements.
I am disabled or am in need of additional support. Who can I contact or where
can I register for it?

During the online application process there is a section during the process where this information
can be captured. You are also welcome to contact Call Centre No: 015 268 3332 or:
enrolment@ul.ac.za

I was unsuccessful in my application due to academic motivations. What does

You do not adhere to one or all of the following requirements:

• Do not qualify for Bacclaureus (University admission)

Capacity limitations

Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select
candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply
with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question.
Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular
fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these
fields.

What is an off- campus residence and how does it work?

Do you wonder what the difference is between an off – campus residence and a campus residence?
Well, students who do not live in a residences on campus, but stay in outside rooms or in their
parents' homes, those places are classified as off- campus residences.
Can I apply with a Birth Certificate?

No, only it must be an ID.

What is the difference between BA and LLB?

An LLB is a law specific degree and one needs an LLB to register as an Advocate or Attorney. The
duration of the LLB degree is 4 years. The duration of the BA Law is 3 years and consists of law
subjects and one of the following as main subjects: English, Industrial Psychology, Philosophy,
Political Studies and Psychology. After completion of the BA degree, a student can add two years
of full time study and obtain an LLB degree.

How can I update my contact details?

Prospective applicants (those who have already submitted their applications) can update their
contact details on the applications webpage:

https://ultrhe01.ul.ac.za/pls/prodi03/w99pkg.mi_login

Log in with your student number and chosen PIN. Click on “Already have a University number” and
choose “Update Contact Details on Existing Application”. The Contact Details page will display, and
you can update your details, which will reflect throughout your application.

How can I update my application details?

Prospective applicants (who have already submitted their applications) can request a change of
qualification by submitting a request to the following email address: enrolment@ul.ac.za please be
sure to include your student number and contact details in the email.

For more information contact the Enrolment Management Department:

Call Centre office number at: 015 268 3332. You can send an email to enrolment@ul.ac.za