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DISCLAIMER – IMPORTANT NOTICE Kindly take note that this prospectus is aimed at prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University of the Free State (UFS) and who wish to start their studies at the UFS during the 2022 academic year. The prospectus accordingly describes and outlines the programmes and services offered by the UFS, as well as the minimum admission requirements for each programme, but must be read together with the policies, rules, and regulations of the UFS (as may be amended from time to time). In order to be considered for selection in a programme, an applicant is required to comply with the programme’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the requirements (as determined per programme), and the faculty/department’s specific requirements. The UFS makes every effort to ensure that the information provided in this prospectus is accurate and up to date at the time of going to press. However, it may be necessary for the UFS to make some changes to the information presented in the prospectus following publication – for example, where it is necessary to reflect changes in policy, practice, or theory, or if an accrediting body necessitates requirements to be amended. Furthermore, certain programmes may only be offered if there is a sufficient number of applicants. The UFS undertakes to implement all reasonable steps to provide the services (including, but not limited to, the presentation of the programmes) described in the prospectus. It does not, however, guarantee the provision of such services or the presentation of any or all programmes described herein. Should circumstances beyond the control of the UFS interfere with its ability to provide the services or presentation of any programme described herein, the UFS undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption to the services. Furthermore, the UFS reserves its right to make amendments to admission requirements if and when necessary. It reserves the right to withdraw, wholly or in part, the delivery of programmes. Applicants for, and students in affected programmes will be informed in advance of the commencement of their studies for the academic year concerned.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL people with hope and the possibility of a brighter future through education. South African employment trends show that job opportunities for postgraduates are increasing compared to the employment opportunities for first-qualification graduates. The major benefits of a postgraduate degree are that you demanding job market;

to access, understand, and apply new knowledge; and changing global workplace. The UFS strives to become a meeting place for students from around the globe who wish to educate themselves beyond a first degree. The university employs worldleading academics and researchers to supervise and train our postgraduate students, we invest in infrastructure, laboratories, and equipment that enable and support novel and ground-breaking research, and we create a stimulating intellectual environment by arranging and taking part in discussions, workshops, seminars, and conferences. This prospectus contains all the critical information required by a prospective postgraduate student considering studies at the UFS. The prospectus also attends to the information needs of international postgraduate students, whose presence on our campus enriches both our social and academic life. We invite you to take part in this incredible journey of discovery and to become part of an intellectual community of postgraduate students seeking advanced knowledge and skills in preparation for future employment in South Africa and far beyond its borders. With these words, welcome!

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big and warm welcome all only the postgraduate students who desir experience at the UFS willtonot cause you to accumulate more k tremendously as a human being (socially, psychologically, physic from high school education to undergraduate studies, the move from und even from master’s to doctoral studies) has the potential to be both challe traits to be adopted to ensure successful completion of your academic stu

Unlike undergraduate studies where you spend almost your entire underg students and academic staff members providing guidance, postgraduate st can be void of any social support to which one might have been accustome in. Our mandate is to create an enabling environment for postgraduate stu quests. The Postgraduate School provides additional support to that provi of workshops, courses, and other presentations that equip students with their postgraduate education.

These workshops/courses are offered not only on the various UFS campus and neighbouring countries where we have huge numbers of postgrad postgraduate students as possible without the students having to incur fu

The workshops/courses that we offer, aim to broaden postgraduate studen which in turn will positively influence throughput, publications, and the qu The topics covered in presentations include, but are not limited to, acad quantitative research methodology, statistical analysis, and writing article

The Postgraduate School is also strengthening its online offerings so t material from anywhere in the world. A number of these workshops/cou students can join in from any part of the world. In addition, we are streng postgraduate students can share ideas and experiences that will be enrich

On top of our research capacity-building endeavours, we assist postgradu PhD students) with funding information. We provide information on fundi the UFS, NRF, and other bodies. We work in collaboration with other fun the required funding information; we also meet funding requirements Postgraduate School issues a monthly newsletter on available funding opp

The Postgraduate School is keen to keep in touch with the postgradu Postgraduate Student Council, which offers various academic and social integration into campus life. The Postgraduate School is situated in the J Bloemfontein Campus. We urge all postgraduate students to attend ou and when they are advertised, and to pop in and say hello. Let us have contact details so that we can keep you informed of our various offering Postgraduate School smooth your passage as you negotiate the academic the University of the Free State.

If you cannot personally come to the Johannes Brill Building, please get in touch with us using the email address [email protected]. You can also use the same email address to send us your updated contact details.

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Visit our Bloemfontein Campus: 205 Nelson Mandela Drive | Park West | Bloemfontein | ww

The Bloemfontein Campus dates back to 1904, making our university one of the The Main Building, and other buildings of historic and architectural importan appropriate to an academic institution of more than 114 years old.

It is a vast campus where staff and students are encouraged to walk while enjo and other facilities. Every effort has been made to make the campus user- and for blind students, and additional ramps and elevators for students with disabi

When on the campus, stop and rest under one of the shady trees. You will fin Azwifarwi Ragimana, a famous South African artist. Walk through the Thakanen a range of takeaway shops, KovsieFM – the campus radio station, stationery a visitors and students exciting Kovsie merchandise.

Our Bloemfontein, South, and Qwaqwa Campuses are immaculately maintained more than 41 000 students who study here. Through an active programme of s also given the opportunity to develop into competent and compassionate futu

Postgraduate student accommodation is very popular, and our residences Bloemfontein Campus is regarded as one of the most integrated campuses in S The campus is situated in one of the main roads passing through Bloemfontein, of shopping centres, schools, and other places of interest.

QWAQWACAMPUS

Visit our Qwaqwa Campus: Kestell Road | Phuthaditjhaba | www.ufs.ac.za | T: +27 58 718

Situated in the scenic sandstone mountains of Phuthaditjhaba in the Eastern from across the continent, with the majority from the Eastern Free State and w

This campus offers programmes in the Faculties of The Humanities, Education postgraduate teaching in various centres of excellence. Our main consider academic interventions, and community service-learning opportunities are s The on-campus research hubs produce valuable knowledge, much of which ha

With the influx of postgraduate students from around the globe, the Qwa campuses in South Africa. To address the recent growth spurt, existing buildin new buildings added. The huge investment in infrastructure makes it one of t layout, modern lecture theatres, and comfortable residences.

Various male, female, and day residences accommodate students’ living, learn tracks, and netball and basketball courts catering for sports talent and aspiratio

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UFS RESEARCH AT A GLANCE

Our 2020/2021 top NRF-rated researchers

extract from 2018/2019 research report

Prof MJ Walker (A1), Centre for Research on Higher Education and Deve

Research capacity at the UFS includes

Prof MS Finkelstein (A1), Department of Mathematical Statistics and Ac Prof WHA Boshoff (A2), Department of Fine Arts

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Prof J Beirlant (B1), Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuari Prof CL Miller-Naude (B1), Department of Hebrew

Y-rated researchers

permanent academic staff with PhD

researchrelated agreements and contracts (2019)

Prof J Neethling (B1), Department of Private Law Prof ZA Pretorius (B1), Department of Plant Sciences Prof L Scott (B1), Department of Plant Sciences Prof HC Swart (B1), Department of Physics Prof I Turok (B1), Department of Economics

Postgraduate students

Prof AJ Barnard-Naude (B2), Free State Centre for Human Rights Prof H Hudson (B2), Dean of The Humanities, Centre for Africa Studies

186 research master’s graduates (2020)

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Prof PJ Meintjes (B2), Department of Physics

1023 doctoral graduates (2020)

Prof HM Melber (B2), Centre for Gender and Africa Studies

doctoral enrolments (2020)

Prof JH Meyer (B2), Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathema

research webpage

Prof A Roodt (B2), Department of Chemistry Prof FJ Burt (B3), Department of Medical Microbiology Prof J Marais (B3), Department of Linguistics and Language Practice Prof D Codron (B3), Department of Zoology and Entomology

Prof P Taylor (B3), Department of Zoology and Entomology, Qwaqwa C

Prof DJ Opperman (B3), Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry Prof H Solomon (B3), Department of Political Sciences Prof SD Snyman (B3), Department of Old and New Testament Studies Prof DF Tolmie (B3), Department of Old and New Testament Studies

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APPLICATION PROCESS Online application: Visit the website www.ufs.ac.za and follow the link Postgraduate Studies – Online Application to complete and submit your application form. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must please contact the relevant faculty in order to complete the departmental application/selection forms as well. Make sure that your application form is completed correctly and signed before returning it to the UFS. You should expect to receive feedback from the university within three weeks of sending your application.

Start your online application immediately by scanning the below QR code or clicking on the button.

for registration. Your details must be captured on the UFS database to facilitate the registration process. For this reason, adherence to closing dates is extremely important.

TOUCH GREATNESS.

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of conduct as well as a study record from their previous university with their applications. The closing date for students transferring from other universities is 30 September 2021. degrees/certificates to their applications. Degrees/certificates that are not certified will delay the processing of applications. If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of admission from the Admissions Office, as well as a letter from the Office for International Affairs for the study visa. Visit the South African embassy/consulates/high commission in your home country with the above letters, as well as your passport, to apply for your visa. Please be advised that your study-permit application can take up to six weeks to be finalised.

IN T E R N AT IO N A L A P P

REACH OUT. GET CONNECTED.

visit https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/tuition-fees/tuition-

and not at any other institution in South Africa. You must have a valid and a See below for more information.

for your visa application to study at the UFS. Contact Hein Badenhorst at +27

required by the South African Immigration Act. Please note that your medic studies at the UFS. No travel insurance or hospital plans will be accepted. See

communicate the amount and the payment deadline to you. For further deta pages/tuition-fees/tuition-fees-30 you register and pay tuition fees.

CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE The UFS confirms that all personal information provided on your application form will be treated confidentially and will not be sold to a third party or used for commercial or related purposes.

Authority (SAQA) evaluation letter with their application form. Non-South SAQA prior to applying to the UFS. This process can take anything from two information.

The UFS further confirms that your personal information will only be used for purposes relating to your potential relationship with the UFS as a student, including but not limited to the processing of your application to study at the UFS, effecting registration at the UFS, and for any communication purposes related to your application and/or registration to study at the UFS.

STUDY VISAS

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are a foreign student and wish to study in South Africa, you can apply Affairs Form BI-1738. Study visas must be applied for at VFS Global Centres various locations in South Africa or at the nearest South African embassy, mis responsible for the payment of the relevant fees. Study visas for studies at a le the study.

EVALUATION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS

Street address:

Postgraduate applicants must have all previous post-school qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Postgraduate students will not be able to register without the SAQA verification.

SAQA House 1067 Arcadia Street, Hatfield Pretoria

Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications call centre: T: +27 12 431 5070 or alternatively send an email to: [email protected] Helpdesk: +27 860 111 673 Switchboard: +27 12 431 5000 Fax: +27 12 431 5147

Postal address:

The following documents must be submitted with the BI-1738 application form

Medical Schemes; the cover must remain valid for the duration of the calend

Postnet Suite 248 Private Bag X06 Waterkloof, 0145

You are advised to submit the documentation as soon as possible. DO NOT sen keep a copy of your submission and all receipts safe. Please note that it can tak

Please note that the holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a p UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE | Postgraduate Prospectus 2022

PROCESSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The Office for International Affairs (OIA) serves as the first port of call for all intern specialised administrative support. The principal purpose of the OIA is to enabl advice on internationalisation and supports the international activities of i partnerships, research internationalisation, internationalisation-at-home activ

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The services include, but are not limited to

Apply to the UFS at https:apply.ufs.ac.za

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amended and its regulations, any prospective student in the Republic of South Africa must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. Although you might be able to secure a study visa with other types of medical products, whether South African or otherwise, the University of the Free State only accepts South African medical-aid products. To comply with the regulations, the university requires a membership certificate as proof of full medical-aid cover with a South African-registered medical-aid scheme for the full calendar year, until 31 December of that year. (https://www. medicalschemes.com/medicalschemes.aspx)

make the necessary financial arrangements with the medical-aid provider prior to your entry into South Africa. Should you rely on sponsorship, please make sure that you advise your sponsor of this requirement as soon as you get sponsorship or acceptance. The required medical-aid cover fee must be paid directly to the medicalaid company, separate from the tuition fees. Students will not be allowed to register unless they can show a membership certificate as proof of a valid and comprehensive medical-aid cover for the duration of the academic year (until 31 December); without a clearance certificate, students cannot register at the institution. Students who are members or dependents of a South African-based parent/guardian/spousal/ work medical aid, are required to present a recent membership certificate for the annual registration. The membership certificate must reflect active membership for the current year.

Receive the offer to study

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR Our offices are located on the second floor of the Theology Building on the B Intsika Building on the Qwaqwa Campus.

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If you need more information, contact the relevant person: Immigration, accreditation, medical aid, finances, and student administration: Jeanne Niemann: +27 51 401 3219 | [email protected] Letlela Tshabalala: +27 51 401 9032 | [email protected]

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