Student Guide
2017
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“The life of a student is faced with many adversities. It is up to you to defy the edge to quit”
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CONTENTS
Our Mission 1
Our Vision 1
Vice-Chancellor’s Message 2
Massage from student admin4
Faculty of Science and Agriculture 8
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 15
Faculty of Law 25
Faculty of Education 31
Faculty of Management and Commerce 35
Sport at the University of Fort Hare 39
Life on Campus40
Financial Aid 41
Student Counselling Unit 44
National Benchmark Tests 46
2017 Intake Cycle Dates
50
NBT Test Sites 2016 60
Average Cost of Studying at Fort Hare - 2017
64
Aknowledgements69
OUR MISSION
The mission of the University is to provide
high quality education of international
standards contributing to the advancement
of knowledge that is socially and ethically
relevant, and applying that knowledge to the
scientific, technological and social-economic
development of our nation and the wider world.
OUR VISION
The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant,
equitable and sustainable African University,
committed to teaching and research excellence
at the service of its students, scholars and
wider community.
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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Having just finished a hundred years of age, a very historic centenary
milestone, the University of Fort Hare continues in its illustrious journey
of academic excellence. The word academic in this context combines
the three core functions of a university in South Africa and the world
over – teaching and learning, research and community engagement.
The University is proud to welcome new applicants who will be part of
this exciting journey in the second century of its existence.
The University has now reached the 13 700 mark in the number of
students enrolled and continues to grow not only in the quantity but
the quality of students who graduate from it. The graduates of the
University of Fort Hare are found in all spheres of social, economic,
cultural and political life.
The University continues to fulfill its mandate not only in the core
functions of teaching/learning, research and community engagement
but in improving the student life experience in and off campus. Students
are able to attend international seminars and conferences. Teaching
and learning in the various disciplines is accompanied by a groundbreaking transdisciplinary module in Life Knowledge and Action done
by all first year students.This module is aimed at producing wellrounded graduates who will be global citizens.
The University continues to improve its teaching and learning
capabilities and has a Teaching and Learning Centre which is
aimed to introduce modern ways in curriculum and pedagogical
approaches. We are currently exploring a humanizing pedagogy
whose basic values are aimed at putting the student at the centre of
education.
The University research output has been growing at a very high rate
and achieving targets set by the Department of Higher Education
and Training. When measured on the per capita research output units
the University is sitting at number seven of the twenty-six universities
in South Africa. The research niche areas are not only responsive
to current societal needs but are also promoting scholarship that is
relevant to future needs in the production of knowledge.
The University academics and students continue to do exciting work
in community engagement. A recent partnership with UNISA and
SANEDI has resulted in production of renewable energy in one of the
communities around the University. The community has completely
owned the project and deals fully with ecological aspects thereof.
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the great achievements. Student accommodation is aimed at ensuring
that the norms and standards of the DHET are met or exceeded. It is
not just the rooms but the spaces around the rooms that are conducive
to academic endeavor.
The academic facilities continue to receive attention so as to provide
top modern facilities for our students. This is linked to availing 21st
century technology for the students.
It is our hope that as you join the University of Fort Hare you will be part
of a team that will continue to seek the best for this Institution.
The Student Administration Office will help you with your application,
admission and registration enquiries.
Vice Chancellor
Dr Mvuyo Tom
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MESSAGE FROM STUDENT ADMIN
The Student Administration Office will help you with your
application, admission and registration enquiries.
It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National
Senior Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National
Benchmark test (NBT) before they are allowed to register for their
1st year at University. Read more about this compulsory test on
www.nbt.ac.za.
Do you know what you want to study?
It is a good idea to have a career objective in mind, check the
admission requirements of the various qualifications offered at the
University of Fort Hare.
In which school-leaving category do you fall?
• National Senior Certificate (NSC)? The NSC is the new schoolleaving qualification since 2009.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application form and all the necessary documentation
including application fee before closing date.
• Pre-2008 matriculation certificate? This is the old school-leaving
qualification before 2009.
An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your
application thereafter a letter of confirmation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
• Minimum of level 4 in English 1st Additional Language or
Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term
performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of
their final matric results and subject to availability of space.
• Minimum of level 3 in English Home Language.
• Minimum of Level 4 or better in four 20-credit subjects from the
designated list, excluding Life Orientation.
Successful applicants will receive sms and an admission letter,
together with a registration guide, which reflects the registration
dates and orientation programme.
• Programme specific requirements.
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How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS
NSC
Mature applicants (turning 23 years during year of registration),
who have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify for
admission to main stream programmes. They need to apply for
conditional exemption from HESA.
Designated Subjects
Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree programme need to ensure
that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list.
Accounting
Languages
Agricultural sciences
Life Sciences
Business Studies
Mathematics of
Mathematical Literacy
Dramatic Arts
Music
Economics
%A
Religious Studies
Geography
Visual Arts
History
Consumer Studies
APS
APS %
8
90-99
7
80-89
7
80-89
6
79-79
6
79-79
5
60-69
5
60-69
4
50-59
4
50-59
3
40-49
3
40-49
2
30-39
2
30-39
1
0-29
0
0-29
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (pre-2008)
• A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in
English language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is
considered to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on
HG English 1st language is also considered to be sufficient.
Physical Sciences
Engineering Graphics and Design
NSC %
• A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training
Certificate.
Information Technology
• A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation
endorsement or equivalent.
NSCN
5
SC
How to calculate your points Pre-2008 – Swedish rating scale
Symbol achieved in
Grade 12 subjects
Grade of Grade 12 subjects
HG
SG
A
8
6
B
7
5
C
6
4
D
5
3
E
4
2
F
3
1
• Copy of Passport or birth certificate (certified at the
University);
• Exemption application fee charged at R450.00 (payable
at the University); and
• Sworn English translation of documents required where
applicable.
Postgraduate
All applicants with non-South African qualifications are
required to have their qualifications evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For more
information regarding evaluation of qualifications please
visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za
International Applicant with Foreign School-leaving?
Undergraduate
All applicants with non-South African School-leaving require a certificate
of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission
into an undergraduate qualification. For more information regarding the
Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website on
www.he-enrol.ac.za
Enquiries?
Alice Campus
Tel.: 040 – 602 2016/ 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281:
mgcilitshana@ufh.ac.za
The University of Fort Hare will also submit applications to the Matriculation
Board on behalf of the applicant on submission of the following:
•
Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website);
•
Copies of educational qualification (certified at the
University);
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East London Campus
Tel.: 043 – 704 7155/ 7266/ 7004/ 7139
mgcilitshana@ufh.ac.za
FACULTY
OF SCIENCE
AND AGRICULTURE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE
Vision
The Faculty of Science & Agriculture is a vibrant, innovative centre of excellence, relevant to scientific, technological and agricultural needs of society.
Mission
To unlock the potential of our staff, students and communities, in an environment conducive to learning, through teaching and research, and the pursuit of strategic
partnerships.
New NSC Entrance Requirements
Mainstream Programmes
Qualification
Degree
codes
Subject Requirements
B Sc
40000
English
4 (50-59%)
20
B Sc Agric
71522
71523
71524
71525
71526
Mathematics
4 (60-69%)
20
Physical Sciences
4 (60-69%)
20
Life Sciences or
Geography or
Agriculture or
Info Technology
4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
10
Any other 2 subjects
from the designated list
5 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
20
20
8
Level of
Achievement
Total
Points
29
Credits
20
B Sc Agric
B HMS
71521
40005
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematics
4 (60-69%)
20
Life Sciences*
4 (60-69%)
20
Agriculture or
Geography or
Info Technology
4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
10
Any other 2 subjects
from the designated list
5 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
20
20
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy
4 (50-59%)
5 (60-69%)
20
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
Any other 4 subjects
from the designated list
(preferably in Science subjects)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
9
29
28/29
20
10
20
20
20
20
B Cur
44000
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy
4 (50-59%)
5 (60-69%)
20
Physical Science or
Life Sciences
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
10
Any other 3 subjects
from the designated list
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
20
20
20
10
28/29
20
B Agric
70001
70002
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematical Literacy or
Mathematics
5 (60-69%)
4 (50-59%)
20
Agriculture
4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
10
Any other 3 subjects from the
designated list
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
20
20
20
28/29
20
* Please note:
Students who want to register for the B Sc Agric (Agric Economics Options) are not required to have a pass in Physical Science.
However it is compulsory for them to have passed Life Sciences at Level 4.
Contact details:
Manager:
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
University of Fort Hare
Private Bag X1314
Alice 5700
South Africa
Tel: 040 602 2232 Fax: 040 602 2488
Email: msmith@ufh.ac.za
Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/agric
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Science & Agriculture Foundation Programmes
Qualification
B Sc
(40400)
programme
Science &
Agriculture
Foundation
Programme
(SAFP)
Science
option
All
Subject
Requirements
Level of
Achievement
Total
Points
Credits
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematics
3 (50-59%)
20
Physical Science
3 (50-59%)
20
Life Sciences or
Geography or
Agriculture or
Info Technology
4 (50-59%)
20
Life Orientation
4 (50–59%)
10
Any other 2 subjects
from the designated
list
4 (40-49%)
4 (40-49%)
20
20
12
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Science & Agriculture Foundation Programmes
Qualification
programme
B Sc Agric
Science &
Agriculture
Foundation
Programme
(SAFP)
71421
71422
71423
71424
71425
71426
B Agric
70401 &
70402
option
Level of
Achievement
Total
Points
Credits
Same as B Sc - except
for
B Sc Agric (Agric
Econ)*
Life Science at Level 3
is compulsory and not
Physical Science
Agriculture
Science &
Agriculture
Foundation
Programme
(SAFP)
Agriculture
Subject
Requirements
70001
70002
English
4 (50-59%)
20
Mathematical Literacy or
Mathematics
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
Agriculture
4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation
4 (50-59%)
10
Any other 3 subjects
from the designated
list at these Levels
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
20
20
26/27
20
* Please note: Students who want to register for the Agric Economics Option do not need NSC Physical Science; they need a
PASS at Level 3 in Life Sciences.
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FACULTY
OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES
AND HUMANITIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Exemption OR Pass with Endorsement or with Merit.
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Public FET
Colleges
• At Level 4 (N4)
• 60% pass in English Language Subject
(Business English/ English Language /
Communication etc)
• 50% pass in three fundamental subjects and
• any two other subjects
OR
N6 Qualification
Student Guide 2017 information
The following changes have been identified: Admission Requirements column from Page 8
1. English 1st Language or any other 1st Language Level
4(50-59). This applies to all the programmes in the
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
2. Mathematics and Maths Literacy to be scrapped for
all SSH programmes. It is no longer a requirement
since 2011.
Qualification Column Page 9
3. Please change Bachelor of Social Science (SWK) to
Bachelor of Social Work (33002)
4. Add more pages for Bachelor of Music (30003) East
London campus only. (highlighted)
5. Add Bachelor of Arts in Music (30004) Alice campus
only. (highlighted)
FACULTY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2017
Please note: These are only minimum entrance
requirements and the final student selection will be strictly
on merit. In the case of ties, applicants will be subjected
to an aptitude test and the highest scorer gets selected
All applicants to meet the requirements for Bachelors
admission for NSC OR they must have obtained Matric
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Minimum admission requirements for 2014 (National Senior Certificate: NSC)
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts
(30000)
Bachelor of Music
(30003) *
(Interview Programme)
Bachelor of Arts
In Music (30004)*
(Interview Programme)
SUBJECT
REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
SCORE
CREDITS
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4(50 – 59%)
25
20
25
20
10
20
20
20
25
20
10
20
20
20
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40%- 49%)
4(40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
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20
10
20
20
Minimum admission requirements for 2014 (National Senior Certificate: NSC)
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts
(30000)
Bachelor of Music
(30003) *
(Interview Programme)
Bachelor of Arts
In Music (30004)*
(Interview Programme)
SUBJECT
REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
SCORE
CREDITS
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4(50 – 59%)
25
20
25
20
10
20
20
20
25
20
10
20
20
20
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40%- 49%)
4(40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
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20
10
20
20
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(30100)
Bachelor of Theology
(10000)
Bachelor of Applied
Communication
Management
(30201)
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
4 (50 - 59%)
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
English 1st Language
Or any other
4 (50 - 59%)
1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
English 1st Language
Or any other
1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
18
25
20
20
10
20
20
25
20
20
10
20
20
25
20
20
10
20
20
Bachelor of Social
Sciences (30002)
English 1st Language
Or any other
1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 Subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4(50 - 59%)
Bachelor of Social
Sciences in Human
Settlement (30005)
English 1st Language
Or any other
1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 Subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4(50 - 59%)
Bachelor of Social
Work
(33002)
English 1st Language
Or any other
1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 Subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
4(50 - 59%)
25
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
20
10
20
20
25
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4 (50 – 59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
19
20
20
20
10
20
20
25
20
20
10
20
20
OR
QUALIFICATION
MATRIC
UNWEIGHTED SWEDISH
RATING
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts
BA (30000)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Arts in Music
BA Music (30003)
(Interview Programme)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Music Dept auditions
Bachelor of Music
B Mus (30004)
(Interview Programme)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Music Dept auditions
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(30100)
(Interview Programme)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Drawing portfolio
Bachelor of Theology
(10000)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Applied
Communication Management
(30201)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Social Sciences
(30002)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Social Sciences in
Human Settlement (30005)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
20
Bachelor of Social Work
(33002)
With Endorsement
25
English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Library and
Information Sciences
(35500)
With Endorsement
25
English
HG E
SG D
Diploma in Fine Arts
(35000)
(Interview Programme)
Senior Certificate
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Mature Age Exemption
Mature age applicants are those who are 23 years and above with a Senior Certificate and a pass in four (4) subjects (E Standard Grade and
above), namely two languages and two content subjects. Three of these must be from one examination sitting. An applicant who will be turning
23 in his/her first year of registration shall be considered for Mature Age.
Foundation Programme
The Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation Programme is an entrance programme intended to provide a strong academic foundation to
students who do not meet Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities minimum entry requirements because they do not have sufficient Swedish
rating points.
The SSHFP follows the same structure as mainstream modules, but its curriculum is extended over a longer period and there is additional
academic support. SSHFP students must take one more year to complete their degree than mainstream students. These students must register
for Academic Practices and Reasoning (APR) which is a value-addition course in their first year of registration. This course assists students in
developing their academic skills towards their qualification.
Admission Requirements
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Foundation Programme
English 1st Language
Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language
Life Orientation
1 Subject
Any other 2 designated subjects
3(40 - 49%)
4 (50 - 59%)
3 (40 - 49%)
4( 50 -59%)
4 (50 - 59%)
21
20
20
10
20
20
Students selection and admissions process
1. Students receive application forms from the Students Registration Office through the post/contact. 2. These are completed and returned back to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per faculty.
3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manager, HODs and
Administrators) convenes to do the selection.
4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system. High scores are considered first in chronological
order.
5. For interview programs students are invited for presentations prior to selection*
6. The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final results and availability of space for
admission into programmes, plus NBT results.
7. The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty Manager according to the admission status.
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8. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Registration Office to capture the status which is
then communicated to the students from that same office. 9. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup.
10. Waitlisted students are considered after registration of the accepted students
11. Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr B.P. Tshotsho
Executive Dean: Teaching and Learning
New Arts Block, 2nd Floor
Alice Campus
Telephone number: 040 – 602 2402
E-mail: BTshotsho@ufh.ac.za
Fax number: 040 – 653 1255
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FACULTY
OF LAW
FACULTY OF LAW
Vision
The vision of the School is to be a centre of excellence in legal education
renowned for outstanding teaching and research driven by an uncompromising
commitment to the pursuit of justice and service to humanity in South Africa in
general and the Eastern Cape in particular.
Mission
In pursuit of the above vision, our School’s mission is to produce law graduates
who are outstanding in their knowledge and technical competence and are
passionate about participating in socioeconomic development processes. It
will design and deliver social justice promotion training programmes aimed
at facilitating social service delivery and undertake legal research that is
comparable with the best.
PROGRAMMES AND COURSES
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) East London Only
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB), now the only qualification for legal practice in
South Africa, can be pursued at Fort Hare (Alice and East London campuses)
by enrolling in either one of four streams:
Four Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only)
Admission requirements: Matric Exemption - This stream is therefore designed
for school leavers.
Three Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only)
Admission requirements: Possession of an undergraduate degree in any
discipline from the University of Fort Hare or any other university. This stream
is designed for those who have successfully completed an undergraduate
degree programme but have not studied law previously, e.g., holders of BA,
BSc, BSocSc, BTheol, etc.
Two Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only)
Admission requirements: Possession of a B Juris degree from the University
of Fort Hare or any other South African university.
One Year (Minimum) Stream (Alice and East London campuses)
Admission requirements: Possession of a B Proc degree from the University
of Fort Hare or any other South African university.
The Legal Studies Programme (East London campus only)
The Legal Studies Programme is effectively a five-year stream of the LLB in
that learners enter the programme with the intention of initially completing
a BA, BSocSc, or BCom degree with one of the majors being legal studies.
During the three years of study leading to either one of the said degrees,
learners complete the first two of the four-year LLB curriculum. Upon
completion of either one of the said degrees, the learner will be eligible to
complete the LLB following a (minimum) two-year curriculum.
Possible Career Paths for Law Graduates Attorney, Advocate, Magistrate,
Corporate Lawyer, Legal Administration Officer, Legal Risk Manager,
Legal Advisor/Consultant, Prosecutor, Arbitrator, Negotiator, Insurance
Claims Assessor/Manager, Lecturer/Trainer, Credit Control Manager,
Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Specialist/ Manager, Regulatory
Affairs Manager, Law Enforcement Professional, Forensic Investigations
Professional, Diplomat.
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POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES
LLM (Master of Laws) by Research (Alice and East London campuses)
Admission requirements: LLB or BProc, or any qualification recognised by
Senate as the equivalent to these qualifications.
Duration:
One year full-time and two years part-time Assessment: A dissertation on an
approved topic; External evaluation of dissertation Masters in Human Rights
(MA Human Rights) By coursework and mini-dissertation (2 year part-time
programme offered at the Alice campus only)
Admission requirements:
An appropriate first degree or postgraduate qualification; Evidence of ability to
successfully complete the programme; Candidates shall be required to have
obtained a minimum of 480 credits.
Strong Points of the Faculty
All our qualifications are accredited by the Council of Higher Education
(CHE) and recognised by the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA), the
General Council of the Bar (GCB) and all local and international employers
of law graduates or legal professionals. Our academic staff are experienced,
dynamic, and passionate about ensuring excellence in their teaching,
research, and community engagement endeavors.
The study of Law on our East London campus will ensure that students
have easy access to the courts, law firms, and other important law related
institutions - where they can work part-time, serve as volunteers, or simply
attend to observe the law in action.
Prizes, bursaries, awards and graduate placement
Adams and Adams Prize
Bowman Gilfillan Prize
The Yazbek Prize
The East London Attorneys’ Association (ELAA) Prize
The Ashton Chubb Prize
Bursaries
The Smith Tabata Inc. Bursary and Mentorship Programme
CONTACT DETAILS
Manager: Faculty of Law, Nelson R Mandela School of Law, University of Fort
Hare, Private Bag
X9083, East London, 5200
Tel: Alice Campus 040-602 2219 East London Campus 043-704 7521
Fax: Alice Campus 040-602 2217 East London Campus 086 623 9561
Email: amkiva@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/law
Our students have consistently recorded good performances at regional and
international mock trial/moot competitions - which testifies to the quality of the
legal education they are receiving at Fort Hare.
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1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)
PROGRAMME
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
LLB Mainstream
(21502 / 21521)
English Language
Mathematics or
5 (60 – 69%)
Mathematics
Literature
Life Orientation
Any other 4
designated subjects
TOTAL POINTS
30
CREDITS
20
2 (30 – 39%)
20
4 (50 – 59%)
20
3 (40 – 49%)
10
5 (60 – 69%)
20
5 (60 – 69%)
20
5 (60 – 69%)
20
5 (60 – 69%)
20
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2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENDED LLB (FOUNDATION YEAR PROGRAMME)
PROGRAMME
ADMISSION
LLB Foundation Bachelor’s
Year Programme admission with
English Language
(21520)
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
TOTAL POINTS
CREDITS
25
5 (60 – 69%)
20
2 (30 – 39%)
20
4 (50 – 59%)
20
Life Orientation
3 (30 – 39%)
10
Any other 3
designated
subjects
5 (60 – 69%)
20
5 (60 – 69%)
20
5 (60 – 69%)
20
Mathematics or
Mathematics
Literature
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3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR B COM: LAW
QUALIFICATION
B Com Law
SUBJECT REQUIRMENTS
English Language
Mathematics
LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
4 (50 – 59%)
TOTAL POINTS
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4 (50 – 59%)
Life Orientation
3 (40 – 49%)
Any other 4 designated
subjects
5 (60 – 69%)
5 (60 – 69%)
5 (60 – 69%)
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR LLB AND B COM LAW
National Certificate (Vocational)
The minimum admission requirements for students who passed at public colleges, private colleges and other
institutions offering TVET vocational programmes are as follows:
· National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4;
· At least 60% in three fundamental subjects including the English Language;
· At least 70% in four compulsory modules.
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FACULTY
OF EDUCATION
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Vision
We seek to be a world-class Southern African Faculty of Education, preparing
21st century educators who are critical, creative problem-solvers, initiators
and leaders in education.
Mission
The mission of the University is to provide high quality education of international
standards contributing to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and
ethically relevant, and applying that knowledge to the scientific, technological
and social-economic development of our nation and the wider world.
We are committed to:
• learning and teaching excellence in both rural and urban contexts;
• offering courses and programmes which are flexible, relevant, innovative
and future orientated;
• conducting research projects grounded in the Southern African experience;
and publishing in nationally and internationally recognized publications.
• interaction with, and commitment to, our Eastern Cape community, both rural
and urban;
• partnerships that promote educational development and excellence;
• upholding the values of diversity and inclusivity, and
• promoting the University of Fort Hare through the Faculty of Education as
a respected and recognized leader in education, provincially, nationally and
internationally.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION-B.Ed (primary)
Qualification Code: 50024
This programme is offered only in East London Campus.
The duration of the programme shall not be less than four years of full-time
study.
Approximately one-third of notional hours is dedicated to contact sessions
with lecturers. The remaining two-thirds are allocated to foundational,
practical and reflective tasks in groups, and individually.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Band)
Qualification Codes: 50034, 50035, 50036 and 50037
These programmes are only in Alice Campus.
Four options are offered under this programme i.e. B.Ed (Agriculture), B.Ed
(Economics), B.Ed (Humanities) and B.Ed (Science).
The duration of the programme shall not be less than four academic years(480
credits of full time study).
The B.Ed. is a full-time, contact programme. Approximately one-third of
notional hours are dedicated to contact sessions with lecturers.
The remaining two-thirds are allocated to foundational, practical and
reflective tasks in groups, and individually.
CAREER PATHS
The Bachelor of Education is for persons wanting to become qualified as
professional educators in schooling at the Primary (GET), Senior and FET
Band levels.
Contact details
Manager: Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314,
Alice 5700, South Africa
Tel: 040-602 2410/12 Fax: 040-602 2448
Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X 9083, East
London 5200, South Africa
Tel: 043-7047186/7218 Fax: 043 704 7113
Email: nmagocoba@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/educ
Bachelor Degrees Offered in the Faculty
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Minimum admission requirements
Qualifications
B Ed (FET)
B Ed (GET)
Options
Subject Requirements
Level of Achievement
Science
English
Mathematics
Physical or Life Sciences
Life Orientation
One subject
Two subjects
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
20
20
10
20
20
25
Maths – E (HG) or D (SG)
Physics – E(HG) or D (SG)
Agriculture
English
Mathematics Literacy or
Mathematics
Agricultural Sciences
Life Sciences
Life Orientation
One subject
Two subjects
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
20
20
20
10
20
20
25
Agric – E (HG) or D (SG)
Biology - E (HG) or D (SG)
Commerce
English second language
Mathematics
Accounting or Business Studies or
Economics
Life Orientation
Any other 3 subjects
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
20
20
20
25
Business studies Accounting, & Economics – E (HG)
or D (SG) Mathematics E
(HG) or D (SG)
Humanities
English second language
Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics
History or Geography
Life Orientation
One subject
Two subjects
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
20
20
20
10
20
20
25
English, Xhosa, Geography
& History – E (HG) or D
(SG)
Foundation,
Intermediate
and Senior
Phase
English
Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics
Life Orientation
Any other 4 subjects designated 20 credit
subjects.
4 (50-59%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
4 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
20
20
20
10
20
25
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Credits
Score
10
20
Old Senior Certificate
N.B
• Agric Option: If Mathematics is taken as one of the subjects and English as
second language the overall score rating will be 24; and if Mathematics is
taken as one of the subjects and English as first language the overall score
rating will be 23.
• Humanities Option: If Mathematics is taken as one of the subjects and English
as second language the overall score rating will be 24; and if Mathematics is
taken as one of the subjects and English as first language the overall score
rating will be 23.
Minimum National Certificate (Vocational)
The minimum requirements for the Faculty of Education for students passed at
public colleges, private colleges and other institutions offering FET vocational
programmes shall be as follows:
• National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
• At least 60% in three fundamental subjects i.e. English first language or first
additional language, Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and Life orientation.
• At least 70% in four relevant compulsory modules
N6 Certificate:
Prospective students with N6 certificate qualify to be admitted to any relevant
BEd programme.
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FACULTY
OF MANAGEMENT
AND COMMERCE
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
Vision
Faculty of Management and Commerce is a vibrant centre of learning and
innovation to build an entrepreneurial, sustainable and caring African social
and economic system.
CONTACT DETAILS
Alice (Main) Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
Private Bag X 1314, Alice, 5700
Tel 040-602 2533 / 2020 / 2184 / 2382 Fax 086 625 2644 / 040 602 2514
Mission
To provide learning, research and community engagement opportunities that
enable intellectual and personal growth, and the development of a critical
learning community.
Bhisho Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
P O Box 1153, King William’s Town, 5600
Tel 040-6083407 / 6352982 Fax 040 608 3408
Organization
Our programmes are offered by two Schools of the Faculty, namely:
• The School of Business and Enterprise, and
• The School of Public Management and Development
East London Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
P O Box 7426, East London, 5200
Tel 043-704 7000 / 7196 / 7236 / 7364 Fax 043 704 7095
Email: mndlovu@ufh.ac.za
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MAIN STREAM PROGRAMMES
Old Senior Certificate
Programme
Subject Requirements
National Senior Certificates (NSC)
Total Points
Admission Requirements
Minimum level of
Achievement
Minimum APS Score
For Noting
Matric exemption with English-E (SG)
& Maths-D (SG)/
E (HG)
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Bachelor’s Admission with
English Language
Mathematics
4 (50-59)
5 (60-69)
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Selection will be based
on Merit
B Com
Accounting
(60006)
Matric exemption with
English E (SG) & Maths D(SG)/E(HG)
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Bachelor’s Admission with
English Language
Mathematics /
Maths Lit
4(50 – 59)
4(50 – 59)
7(80 – 89)
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Selection will be based
on Merit
B Economics
(60008)
Matric exemption with English-E (SG)
& Maths-D (SG) / E (HG)
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Bachelor’s Admission with
English Language
Mathematics
4 (50-59)
4 (50-59)
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Selection will be based
on Merit
B Com
Accounting
(60001)
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Old Senior Certificate
Programme
B Com (IS)
(60011)
Subject Requirements
National Senior Certificates (NSC)
Total Points
Matric Exemption with
English-E (SG) Maths D (SC)/
E(HG)
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Matric exemption with English-E (SG)
& Maths-E (SG)
B Admin (HRM)
(62003)
B Admin (PA)
(62001)
B Com Bus/Eco
(60003)
Admission Requirements
Minimum level of
Achievement
Bachelor’s Admission with
English Language
Mathematics
4 (50-59)
4 (50-59)
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Bachelor’s Admission with
English Language
Mathematics
4 (50-59)
4 (50-59)
Matric Exemption with English-E (SG)
& exposure in Matric Maths
24
Bachelor’s admission
Matric Exemption with English-E (SG)2
21
Minimum APS Score
For Noting
26
Selection will be based
on Merit
25
Selection will be based
on Merit
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Selection will be based
on Merit
B Com Bus /IPS
(60002)
B Com General
(60005)
For B Com and B Admin degrees, Life orientation (LO) will be capped at level 3 for
calculating APS
For B Com Accounting (60006) qualification the minimum requirement for Maths Lit is level
7, however, when calculating the APS score it is capped at 4 points.
Students will be ranked according to the level of achievement and assigned to available
space within the degree.
B Com (Gen) - 60100
B Com (IS) - 60101
B Com (Bus / Eco) - 60104
B Com (Bus / IPS) - 60105
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
APS Score
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Bachelor’s
Admission with
English Language
4 (50 – 59)
Mathematics /
3 (40 – 49)
Maths Lit
5 (60 – 69)
National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
At least 60% in three fundamental subjects including the Language of Teaching and Learning
at Fort Hare or at least English First Additional Language (FAL)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES:
PROGRAMME
National Certificate (Vocational)
The minimum requirements for the Faculty of Management and Commerce for students
passed at public colleges, private colleges and other institutions offering FET vocational
programmes shall be as follows:
It should be noted that there’s no foundation for B Admin degrees as the minimum admissions to main
stream is bachelors admission only and capped at minimum level.
At least 70% in four compulsory modules
To be admitted to B Com (Accounting); Bachelor of Economics (B Econ); and B Com
(Information Systems), one of the three fundamental subjects has to be Mathematics and not
Mathematics Literacy.
N6 Certificate:
Prospective students with N6 certificate qualify to be admitted to any Management and
Commerce program subject to the availability of space.
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Faculty of Management & Commerce Selection Process:
•
Selection Committee convenes at Student Administration to
process application forms already sorted by Faculty and by
Qualification.
•
Applicants have to meet the minimum admission requirement
as laid down in the Faculty Admission Policy as well as
the subject/programme pre-requisites as published in the
prospectus and selection is based on Merit
•
•
•
Due to influx of Mature Age and N6 applicants
selection in these categories is on a first come first
serve basis.
Transferring students have to meet the Faculty entry
requirements as well as the subject/programme prerequisites as published in the prospectus first; apply
for credits using Credit Application Form signed by
respective Departments before a decision is reached.
If all Options of the applicant are from within the Faculty,
the decision is finalised in the same sitting but if other
choices are from other Faculties, referrals are made to
such Faculties as well, if applicant was unsuccessful.
Priority is given to students who applied on time and met the
Faculty entry requirements as published in the Admissions
Policy, also giving access to rural poor, and gender equity.
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SPORT AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF
FORT HARE
SPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
Sport is one of those activities that transcend the mere satisfaction of physical sporting
endeavour. The significance of sport as shaping your character has been echoed by
thousands of top athletes across the sporting spectrum.
What are the advantages and benefits of participating in sport?
The following are but a few: improved health, meeting new people and developing
friendships, the opportunity to play at the highest level as determined by you and being
a role model to be emulated by your peers.
However, sport participation also has its demands. In order to enhance your
performance at any level you need to possess the following characteristics: commitment
to participate and meet the required rules for such participation; discipline to participate
within the rules of the competition and respect match officials, club officials, team
mates and spectators; dedication to be a team player and place a high premium on
the success of the team; determination to stay the course and not quit. However, the
greatest demand will be how you manage your time between academic achievement
and sport participation.
When filling in the application form for an academic programme, please fill in the application
form for a residence as well. It is important to attach the proof of payment for the residence
application to the application form. As soon as you receive your residence admission letter,
please pay your residence deposit, to secure your residence placement.
Please note that the demand for residences exceeds the supply. It is therefore not possible
to guarantee residence space. The University, however, strives to offer residences to the
majority of first year students. Residence life enhances the chances of success in studies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Alice Campus :Ncumisa Mongo
TEL: 040 602 2406
East London Campus : Henry Cloete
TEL: 043 704 7156
Thousands of students have managed to do so and in the process have developed into
well balanced individuals because sport is an integral part of student life.
The University of Fort Hare offers you the opportunity to enjoy this enriching experience
– an EXPERIENCE which will greatly contribute to your holistic development as a
PROUD FORT HARIAN.
Both campuses – Alice and East London – offer a wide variety of sport to choose from.
All sport at Fort Hare offers our students the opportunity to participate in national student
competitions under the auspices of the national university structure called University
Sport South Africa (USSA). In addition, our University teams play in local leagues and
participate in tournaments. The following codes of sport are practiced at the university:
Athletics; Basketball; Body Building; Boxing; Chess; Cricket; Dance; Hockey; Judo;
Karate; Netball; Pool; Rugby; Rowing; Soccer; Squash; Table Tennis; Tennis; Volleyball.
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LIFE ON CAMPUS
When filling in the application form for an academic programme, please fill in the application form for a residence as well. It is important to attach the proof of payment for the residence
application to the application form. As soon as you receive your residence admission letter, please pay your residence deposit, to secure your residence placement.
Please note that the demand for residences exceeds the supply. It is therefore not possible to guarantee residence space.
The University, however, strives to offer residences to the majority of first year students. Residence life enhances the chances of success in studies.
Ms Thobeka Heshula, Residence Manager at:
pheshula@ufh.ac.za
ALICE 040 602 2040
EAST LONDON: 043 704 7332
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FINANCIAL AID
BURSARIES AND LOANS
The University currently offers financial aid to
South African citizens who are financially needy
and who show academic potential.
Students are required to apply annually for
financial aid and any aid granted is granted for one
academic year only.
Funding for such financial aid is made through the
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
and hence the size of any award is determined
according to the NSFAS means test.
The closing date for application for financial aid is
the 31st August 2016 for new students and 31st
August 2016 in respect of returning students.

First Year Student will only be given an application
form for Financial Assistance upon providing
the Financial Aid Office with a letter from the
University indicating that the student has been
either accepted or provisionally accepted for the
2017 academic year. The value of the NSFAS award will only be credited
to the student’s fee account in the third term, once
all bursaries have been awarded and paid into the
student’s account. This is to ensure that the loans
granted are as low as possible.
Students receiving NSFAS loans will be required
to complete an application form and a loan
agreement before any payment will be effected.
The allocation received from NSFAS is limited
and hence the Financial Aid Committee of the
University, who makes financial aid awards, must
ensure that as many students are supported
as possible while at the same time taking into
account financial need. Students are therefore
advised that registering on the basis of receiving
a full loan from NSFAS should not be considered
and that a family contribution as determined by
the Means Test may be required.

It is also important to note that there are various
different kinds of funding made available each
year through NSFAS. Below are just a few
categories that are made available each year:
NSFAS Department of Education General
Loan Funding: This categories covers any
undergraduate degree or diploma that is offered
by the University

NSFAS Department of Education Teacher (Ring
fenced) Loan Funding: This category only cover
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FINANCIAL AID
 NSFAS EC Premiers Loan Fund: These
category funds students who wish to study a
degree in the following fields of study: a Bachelor
student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees
in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in
Education.
NSFAS Department of Education Disability
Bursary: Covers students who are disabled.
Please note that this category covers various
disabilities and you are therefore encouraged
to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries
Department for further information pertaining to
this category

NSFAS Natskills for Scarce Skills: This category
funds students who wish to study a degree in the
following fields of study: a Bachelor of Commerce
majoring in either Accounting, Business
Management, Economics, Financial Accounting,
Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor
of Science Degree majoring in either Computer
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Statistics or Geographical Information Systems
or Bachelor of Agriculture.
NSFAS Natskills for Initial Teacher Funding:
category only cover student who wish to pursue
a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post
Graduate Certificate in Education.
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of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Business
Management, Economics, Financial Accounting,
Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor of
Science Degree majoring in Computer Science,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or
Geographical Information Systems or Bachelor
of Agriculture.

NSFAS Funza Lushaka Bursary: category only
cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor
Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate
Certificate in Education. For more information
on this bursary please visit the following website:
www.funzalushaka.gov.za
 NSFAS National Department of Social
Development: this category only cover student
who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Social
Work. In order for you to qualify for this bursary
you need to apply at your nearest Provincial
Department of Social Development.
NSFAS Final Year Donor Funding: this category
only covers students who are in their Final Year
of Study of their Degree or Diploma as well as
a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Please
note that you may only receive this award for one
full academic year.
The above are just a few examples of the
different kinds of funding that are on offer
at the University of Fort Hare. The onus is
therefore on the student to apply for NSFAS
Funding each year even if they applied for
other bursaries. For further information
pertaining to Financial Assistance and
Bursaries, please feel free to contact the
Financial Aid and Bursaries Department at
the University of Fort Hare.
Student Trust Fund Application Form for
2014 Contact: • Alice Campus Office:
Financial Aid Bursary Office • University of
Fort Hare Private Bag X1314 • Alice • 5700
Contact Person: Mr Alberto Lai-wing Tell:
043-704 7007
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STUDENT COUNSELLING
The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) provides holistic counselling (personal,
emotional, spiritual, academic, social etc). and Career Counselling to students
as well as staff members at no costs. The highly professional Student
Counsellors can handle problems ranging from roommate conflict, relationship,
family, financial problem, anger management, handling depression, as well as
addictions.
For individual counselling please contact the SCU for an interview. (see
contact details below) Besides the counselling, this unit also provides the
following programmes:
Peer help programme (students trained to help other student at university)
Graduate Placement Programme (GPP).
GPP takes place in the third term of each year and provides an opportunity for
students to connect with the business world. Companies come on to campus
to recruit, deliver presentations and interview students who are graduating.
HIV&AIDS awareness and assistance: (HEAIDS Programme)
Career Centre (a venue where information on career options and employment
opportunities can be found) Available on both campuses are: Career Libraries
and an electronic Career Mentor programme to assist students
with career choices and specifications.
Career Guidance Programme (CGP) gives students an opportunity to be
trained in CV writing, career decision making, job hunting and interviewing
skills etc.
Developmental Workshops and brochure are available to students from the
Career Centers.
Workbooks are conducted by SCU on a range of skills required by the world
of work and can assist you through your time at University.
For a taste of what SCU can offer you look at the information on study skills
below.
STUDY SKILLS
The value of an exam study schedule / roster is:
Before you even begin to think about the process of studying for exams, you
must develop a study schedule / roster only then will you have any way of
getting the true valuable time you need to succeed. On the reverse side of this
document find a study roster layout to assist you with planning for your study
and exam times.
Improving your concentration when studding by:
• Study in a quiet place that is comfortable, airy and light
• Draw up a study schedule that is realistic one you know you can stick to
• Study at the time of day when you are at your best, most awake and alert
• Don’t do two tasks at the same time, focus on one area of study at a time
• Study in 45 minute slots with a 10 minute break. repeat the cycle 3 times and
then have a good break and do something that you enjoy (hug a tree)
• Try to relax before starting to study sit quietly and clear your mind of
worrisome thoughts before you start, you have the time now don’t waist it
• Be interested in what you are studying it will motivate you to stick it out
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Before the exam:
• Make sure you know the date, time and venue of the exam
• Try not to have any new work to revise the night before an exam
• Make sure you get enough sleep the night before an exam
• Eat a healthy meal, not too heavy
• Don’t look at your work or discuss it just before an exam
• Make sure you get to your exam well before starting time
• Make sure you have all the pens and equipment you need for the exam
CONTACT DETAILS
UFH Alice Campus: 040 602 2279
UFH East London campus: 040 704 7009 / 7314
During the exam
• Listen to the instructions given by the invigilator they are important for you to
not make mistakes during the exam
• Read all the written instructions carefully – especially those about choices of
questions. Ask if there is something you don’t understand.
• Go through the whole paper before starting as this will give you an idea of
what is expected of you and will help you to plan your time
• Start with those questions you can answer best as this will help you build
confidence to tackle the more difficult questions later
• Number your answers clearly and make sure you answer in the correct place
• Consider each question carefully to make sure that you understand exactly
what is required of you before you start writing
• Spend time planning answers, especially to essay questions
• Cross out all rough work and planning which you do not want to have marked.
• Write as neatly as you can without wasting too much time
• Set aside time at the end of your exam to go through your paper to make
sure you have included all the relevant information in the right places
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NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS
The NBTs focus on academic readiness for university study. Each test requires you to apply prior learning - what you know and are able to do - to materials that
reflect expectations for first year students in university programmes. A brief summary of the skills assessed in each test follows:
ACADEMIC LITERACY
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
• Make meaning from academic text;
• Understand vocabulary related to academic study;
• Evaluate evidence used to support claims made by writers;
• Extrapolate and draw inferences and conclusions from text;
• Differentiate main idea from supporting ideas in the overall and specific
organisation of a passage;
• Identify text differences as related to the writers’ purposes, audiences, and
forms of communication;
• Understand how syntax and punctuation are used to express meaning; and
• Understand basic numerical concepts used in text.
• Apply quantitative procedures and reasoning in symbolic and nonsymbolic
situations;
• Apply information from a variety of tables, graphs, charts and text;
• Integrate information obtained from multiple sources;
• Perform multiple-step calculations using information presented with text,
symbols, and graphs;
• Identify trends and patterns in various situations;
• Apply properties of simple geometric shapes to determine measurements;
and
• Interpret quantitative information presented verbally, symbolically, and
graphically.
MATHEMATICS
• Understand and apply properties of the real number system, including surds and exponents;
• Recognise and use patterns, including sequences and series;
• Apply relationships such as ratios and percentages in a variety of contexts;
• Apply the results of algebraic manipulations with equations and inequalities;
• Understand the function concept and identify properties of functions
• Interpret transformations of functions represented algebraically or graphically;
• Identify relationships between graphs and their equations, or inequalities and the regions they describe;
• Apply trigonometric identities and concepts in solving problems;
• Understand properties and interpret representations of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes;
• Apply principles of analytic geometry;
• Interpret various representations and measures of data; and
• Use logical skills in making deductions and determining the validity of given assertions.
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You are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) as part of the
2015 University of Fort Hare’s admission process. The National benchmark
Tests are used to inform placement decisions, curriculum development and
academic support programmes.
The NBTs are an assessment of prospective first year applicants into Higher
Education. The assessment was designed to measure a writer’s levels of
proficiency in Academic Literacy, Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics as
related to the demands of tertiary study. The NBTs also provide information
to assist in the placement of students in appropriate curricular routes (e.g.
regular, augmented, extended, bridging or foundation programmes ) and with
the development of curriculum for Higher Education programmes. In addition,
they assist Higher Education to interpret school-leaving results, such as those
of the National Senior Certificate (NSC)
THE FOLLOWING TESTS MUST BE WRITTEN BY PROSPECTIVE
STUDENTS:
If you are applying to the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education and Faculty
of Social Sciences and Humanities you must write the Academic Literacy
and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) ONLY. If you are applying to the Faculty of
Science and Agriculture and the Faculty of Management and Commerce you
must write BOTH the Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) AND
the Mathematics (MAT).
Faculty to which you are applying
NBT
Law
AQL
Education
AQL
Social Science and Humanities
AQL
Science and Agriculture
AQL and MAT
Management and Commerce
AQL and MAT
HOW TO REGISTER TO WRITE THE NBT
You can register to write the NBT online or by cell phone:
To register online you have to access the website:
www.nbt.ac.za. Read the instructions, then click on “Register to Write”.
Once you have filled in all of the information required, click “SUBMIT”.
Your acknowledgement letter and EasyPay barcode number will be available
for you to download. You must then take this letter or your EasyPay barcode
number to an EasyPay paypoint to pay the testing fee.
To register on your cell phone, access the website:
www.nbt.ac.za/mobile and follow the prompts. This is used in exactly
the same way as you would with “mxit”, “facebook”, etc. To access your
acknowledgement/EasyPay letter you may:
(1) enter your email address and the acknowledgement letter will be sent to
you automatically.
(2) log onto the NBT website and print the acknowledgement letter.
(3) enter your cellphone number and you will receive only your EasyPay
barcode number (not the full letter).
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NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS
Most EasyPay paypoints will accept the EasyPay barcode number only, but
there are some that accept only the full letter. Remember to enter your cell
number so that you receive the EasyPay barcode number.
Your EasyPay payment advice/till-slip must be kept in a safe place and must
be produced at the test venue. It is advisable to keep a copy of the EasyPay
payment advice/till slip as proof of registration.
HOW AND WHERE TO PAY FOR THE TESTS:
Once you have registered you must use your EasyPay barcode number to
pay the testing fee at any EasyPay point (in ZAR ONLY). The testing fee is
not refundable.
WHEN AND WHERE TO WRITE THE NBT:
You will be asked to choose a test date and venue when you register to write
the NBT (see the table of test sites and dates). You may write at any test site
and on any date provided.
FEES
AQL fee
R110.00
AQL & MAT fee
R195.00
You can pay at any of the following EasyPay points:
• Best Electric
• Checkers
• Internet on www.easypay.co.za
(click on options to Pay Bills or Buy Prepaid)
• Lewis
• Lifestyle Living
• MTN Banking’s Mobile Money product via cellular handsets (MTN
Sbuscribers only) Call Centre: 083 2265 to open an account.
• Pick and Pay
• Selected Spar, Score and Boxer stores
• Selected Petroleum and Convenience stores
• Shoprite
• Woolworths
• Wizzit Bank via mobile handsets (Call Centre 0861 949 948)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What does NBT assessment involve?
There are two NBT tests:
The Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) are combined into
one multiple-choice test. The AQL Test is written by ALL UFH applicants.
The second test is Mathematics (MAT), and is written by applicants to
Faculties of Science and Agriculture and Management and Commerce.
The Mathematics test is also multiple choice.
The AQL and MAT Tests are written on the same day. Each test has a time
allocation of three hours. The AQL test is written during the morning session,
and applicants should be at the test venue by 07:30 (or earlier) on the test
date. The Mathematics (MAT) test is written in the afternoon session with a
short break between the two tests.
How can I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is required for any of the NBTs, However:
The Academic Literacy test (one of two components of the Academic &
Quantitative Literacy test) assesses capacity to engage successfully with the
demands of academic study in the medium of instruction.
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The Quantitative Literacy test (one of the two components of the Academic
& Quantitative Literacy test) assesses ability to manage situations or solve
problems of a quantitative naturein real contexts relevant to higher education.
It is closely related to the intended outcomes of the NSC subject Mathematical
Literacy.
The Mathematics test is based on the Curriculum Statement for the NSC
subject Mathematics, Papers 1 & 2 only.
What if I can’t write on a Saturday?
As shown on the NBT test schedule, there are writing sessions scheduled on
Fridays and Sundays.
What if I miss my scheduled test?
Registration for the NBT is specific to the date and the site you selected.
If you miss your scheduled date, or change your mind about the test
session, you must register and pay again.
Should there be an emergency, you must send an e-mail to nbt@uct.ac.za
as soon as possible. NBT Project staff will contact you the following week to
explore your options for a make-up test. With documentation of a legitimate
emergency, you may not be required to pay a second time. Legitimate
situations that have occurred in the past include taxi accident on the way to
the test site, hospitalization, broken collar bone, and family funeral.
Writers that become sick during the NBTs are always offered the next
available writing session. However, the entire test must be written at the
make-up session as partial answer sheets are not scored.
The best way to prepare yourself is to have a good night’s rest before the
testing, eat a healthy breakfast and make sure that you arrive for the testing
in good time.
What must I bring with me to the tests?
On the morning of the test, you must bring with you to the venue:
1. Your ID Book together with a photocopy of your ID.
The venue administrator will keep the copy of your ID.
2. Your receipt as proof that you have paid the testing fee. The venue
administrator will stamp the receipt and hand it back to you.
3. An HB pencil and a black ballpoint pen (not a fibre tipped pen)
4. An eraser
5. A pencil sharpener
6. Something to eat/drink
7. Bus/Taxi fare home, if required.
What happens on the day of testing?
You will meet the test administrators at the test venue at least 15minutes
before testing is scheduled to begin.
Administrators will identify the tests you will be required to write and show
you where to sit.
The test administrators will check your identity book for security reasons.
After each test, question papers and answer sheets will be collected, and you
will be given a break before continuing with the next one.
CONTACT DETAILS
NBT website on www.nbt.ac.za or www.nbt.ac.za/mobile
NBT Call Centre: 021 650 3523
University of Fort hare Student recruitment unit: 040 602 2616
043 704 7075
University of Fort Hare admissions office: 040 602 281 / 2174 or
043 704 7004
No prospective student shall be registered as a student at the University for
any programme unless he / she meets the general entrance requirements and
has written the National Benchmark Test (NBT).
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2017 INTAKE CYCLE DATES
NBT Test Sites
21
May
04
June
05
June
18
June
Port Elizabeth:
NMMU
Yes
yes
yes
yes
Grahamstown:
Rhodes University
Yes
Matatiele: King
Edward High
School
yes
yes
Ndaliso SSS
yes
yes
2017 intak
e
19
June
25
June
01
July
02
July
16
July
17
July
30
July
13
Aug
14
Aug
27
Aug
10
Sep
17
Sep
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
01
Oct
08
Oct
09
Oct
15
Oct
26
Nov
03
Dec
yes
04
Dec
06
Jan
07
Jan
EASTERN CAPE
yes
yes
yes
Matatiele: Maluti
College
yes
yes
yes
yes
Mthatha: Umtata
HighSchool
yes
yes
yes
UFH: Alice
Campus
yes
yes
yes
UFH: Bhisho
Campus
yes
yes
yes
UFH: East London Campus
yes
yes
WSU Buffalo
CityCampus
yes
yes
yes
yes
WSU Mthatha
Campus
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
50
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
WSU ButterworthCampus
yes
yes
yes
WSU QueenstownCampus
yes
yes
yes
Port Elizabeth:
Varsity College
yes
Port St Johns
YouthCentre
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Aliwal HS: Aliwal North
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
FREE STATE
UFS: BloemfonteinCampus
yes
yes
UFS: QwaQwa
Campus
Yes
yes
CUT Welkom
yes
CUT: Bloemfontein
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Welkom:
Goldfields FET
College
yes
yes
yes
Harrismith:
Harrismith
Hoerskool
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
GAUTENG
UJ: Auckland
Park Kingsway
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
UJ: Soweto
Campus
UP: Main
Campus
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Sefako Makgatho
University of
Health Care Science(MEDUNSA)
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
VUT: Vaal Triangle Campus
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Sandton: VarsityCollege
yes
yes
Midrand: VarsityCollege
Pretoria: Varsity
College
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Monash SA
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Laerskool Esperanza
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Rosebank College Braamfontein (new)
Johannesburg:
VEGA Bordeaux
yes
yes
Rosebank
College Pretoria
(new)
Rosebank College Sunnyside
(new)
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
KWAZULU-NATAL
Durban Girls
HighSchool
yes
yes
University of
ZULULAND
yes
Umlazi Makhumbuza High School
Durban: Westville
Girls High School
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Durban Westville:
Varsity College
yes
Pietermartizburg:
UKZN Petrie Hall
yes
yes
yes
Pietermaritzburg:
Hilton College
yes
yes
yes
yes
Durban: VEGA
College
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Pietermaritzburg:
Varsity College
yes
yes
yes
Amanzimtoti:
Kingsway High
school
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Port Shepstone:
Creston College
Botha’s Hill: Kearsney College
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Varsity College:
Durban North
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
yes
Newcastle High
School
yes
Treverton College
PMB Umgungundlovu FET
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Umzimkulu:
Clydesdale
yes
Midlands Communitycollege
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Rosebank College
Durban (new)
Ladysmith: MnambithiFET
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
LIMPOPO
UL: Turfloop
Campus
yes
yes
Giyani Science
Centre
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Rosebank College
Polokwane (new)
Thohoyandou
Technical High
School
yes
yes
Polokwane
Edupark
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
MPUMALANGA
54
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
TUT: Witbank
Campus
yes
yes
Nelspruit: CeFups
Academy
yes
yes
White River: Uplands College
yes
yes
Secunda: VUT
Secunda Campus
yes
yes
Sidlamafa Secondary School
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Piet Retief: Piet
Retief High School
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Bunny Khosa High
School, Kildare
Village, Bushbuckridge
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Acornhoek Academy, Agincourt
Village, Bushbuckridge
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
NORTH-WEST
Mafikeng: International School
of SA
Potchefstroom
Gimnasium
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
yes
yes
Rustenburg
:Madikwe Science
Centre
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Northern Cape
Kimberley:
Teachers’
Centre
Port Nolloth HS
Kuruman Christian
Academy
yes
yes
Springbok:
Steinkopf High
School
Karoo Eisteddfod
Centre De Aar
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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yes
yes
yes
Upington: Duineveldt Hoerskool
WESTERN CAPE
UCT
University of Stellenbosch
University of Stellenbosch: Tygerberg Campus
UWC: Bellville Campus
CPUT: Bellville Campus
Worcester: Boland College
Varsity College, Cape Town
yes
Vredendal:Vredendal hoerskool
yes
yes
VEGA, CapeTown
Vredenburg:Weston Hoerskool
York HS: George
Citrusdal Cederberg Academy (new)
Spine Road HS: Mitchells’ Plain
Curro Hermanus Independent School
Beaufort West HS
INTERNATIONAL
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yes
yes
Botswana: Maru a Pula, Gaborone
Grootfontein Secondary School
Delta Senior Secondary School Windhoek: DSSW
Namibia:OtjiwarongoEdugateAcademy
DHPS Windhoek
Swakopmund Christian Academy
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School
International School of Lusaka
Namibia : Walvis Bay Private High School
Swaziland Sisekelo High School
Zim: Bulawayo: Christian Brothers College
Al-Nur School Gaborone Botswana (NEW)
Zimbabwe:Harare,St George’sCollege
Malawi Kamuzu Academy (new)
MARONDERA WATERSHED COLLEGE (new)
Zimbabwe: Midlands Christian College
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EASTERN CAPE
VENUE NAME
ADDRESS
PE: NMMU
Gardham Avenue, Summerstrand , Port Elizabeth, 6001
GRAHAMSTOWN: Rhodes University
Drosty Rd, Grahamstown 6139
Matatiele: King Edward High School
10 School Street, Matatiele
Matatiele: Maluti College
120 Long Street, Matatiele
Mthatha: Umtata High School
55 Victoria Street, Mthahta, 5099
UFH: Alice Campus
Private Bag X1314, King William’s Town Rd, Alice 5700
UFH: Bisho Campus
Independance Ave, Bhisho 5600
UFH: East London Campus
50 Church Street, East London, 5201
WSU: Queenstown Campus
Whittlesea Site, 280 Shepstone Rd, Whittlesea, 5360
PE: Varsity College
1st floor Mercantile Bank Plaza, Ring Rd, Greenacres
Aliwal North High School
Somerset Street,Aliwal North,9750
FREE STATE
UFS: Bloemfontein Campus
University of the Free State, 205 Mandela Drive, Park West, Bloemfontein, 9300
UFS: QwaQwa Campus
University of the Free State, Kestell Rd, Phuthaditjaba
Welkom: Goldfields FET College
36 Buren Street, Flamingo Park, Welkom, Free State, 9459
Harrismith Hoerskool
Greyling Street, Harrismtih, 9880
GAUTENG
UJ: Auckland Park Kingsway
Cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park
UJ: Soweto Campus
Old Potch Rd, Soweto
UP: Main Campus
Cnr Unversity Rd and Lynnwood Rd, Main Campus
University of Witwatersrand
1 Jan Smuts Avenue, JHB, 2001
UL: Medunsa Campus
Rosslyn road, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria
VUT: Vaal Triangle Campus
Andries Potgieter Blv, Vanderbiljpark
Sandton: Varsity College
Waterstone Drive, Benmore Rd, Sandton, 2196
Midrand: Varsity College
11 Janadel Ave, Riverview Business Park, Midrand, 1686
Pretoria: Varsity College
116 Clearwater Rd, Cnr Clearwater & Glenwood Roads, Lynnwood Glen
Johannesburg: VEGA Bordeaux
444 Jan Smuts Ave, Bordeaux
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KZN
VENUE NAME
ADDRESS
Durban Girls High School
495 Lena Ahrens, Glenwood, Durban
University of Zululand
Vulindlela A, Richards Bay
MUT: Umlazi
511 Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi, KZN, 4031
Durban: Westville Girls High School
Westville Girls High School, Westville Rd, Westville, 3630
Port Shepstone: Creston High School
22 Coley Street. Port Shepstone, 4240
Pietermaritzburg: UKZN
King Edward Ave, Scottsville, PMB, 3209
Pietermaritzburg: Hilton College
Hilton Rd, Hilton College, 3245
Amanzimtoti: Kingsway High School
Dartnell Rd, Amanzimtoti, 4126
Pietermaritzburg: Varsity College
1 Harwin Rd, Scotsville, PMB, 3201
Durban: VEGA College
16 Imvubu Park Place, Riverhorse Valley
Botha’s Hill: Kearsney College
Old Main Rd Botha’s Hill, 3660
Varsity College: Durban North
12 Radar Drive, Durban North
Newcastle High School
Allen Street, Newcastle
Pietermaritzburg: Umgungundlovu FET
44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
PMB: Umgungundlovu FET - Midlands Campus
44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Umzimkulu: Clydesdale
430 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB, 3201
Midlands Community College
Opposite Gowrie Village R103, Nottingham Rd, 3280
Ladysmith: Mnambithi FET
12 Walton Street, CBA, Ladysmith
LIMPOPO
UL: Turfloop Campus
UL, Turfloop Campus, Centre, for Academic Execllecnce, B-Block, Office 0009
Giyani Science Centre
Bakery Street, Giyani
Thohoyandou Technical School
Technical Rd, Block F, Thohoyandou
TUT: Polokwane
109 Market Street, Polokwane
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MPUMALANGA
37
VENUE NAME
ADDRESS
TUT: Witbank Campus
Cnr of Swartbos and Presidents Street
Nelspruit: Cefups Academy
Portions 52 and 54 of the farm Fredenheim, 1200
White River: Uplands College
Danie Joubert street, White River
Secunda: VUT Secunda Campus
8 Bosch Steet, Secunda
Piet Retief High School
Mark St, Piet Retief, 2380
Buny Khosa High School, Kildare Village, Bushbuckridge
Kildare B Village, 1281
NORTH-WEST
Potchefstroom Gimnasium
20 Molen St, Potchefstroom 2531
Rustenburg: Madikwe Science Centre
Bethlehem Street, Rustenburg
NOTHERN CAPE
Kimberley: Teachers’ Centre
Corner of Dalham and Memorial Roads, Kimberley, 8300
Kuruman Christian Academy
End of Khalahari Street, Kuruman, 8460
Springbok: Steinkopf High School
62 Brecher Rd, Springbok, 8240
Upington: Duineveld Hoerskool
H/V Ds. Aubrey Beukes Rylaan en Jan de Klerkweg, Blydeville, Upington
WESTERN CAPE
UCT
Lovers Walk Street, Cape Town
Stellenbosch: Paul Roos Gimnasium
Paul Roos Gimnasium, Suidwal, Stellenbosch, 7600
Stellenbosch University
Admin A - Ground Floor , Stellenbosch University Campus, Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch: Tygerberg Campus
Francie Van Zijl Rd, Tygerberg
Boland College - Worcester
11810 Rainier Street, Victoria Park, Worcester, 6850
CPUT: CBD Campus
Keizersgracht and Tennant Street, Zonnebloem
Varsity College, Cape Town
Belmont Office Park, Belmont Rd
Vredendal Hoerskool
Grensstraat, Vredendal, 8160
VEGA, Cape Town
3rd Floor, 11 Adderley Street, Cape Town
York High School
C/o Meade and Palgrave Streets, George
Spine Road High School
Cnr Spine and Merrydale Roads, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain
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VENUE NAME
ADDRESS
Beaufort West High School
Heuwel Street, Rustdene, Beaufort West, 6970
Weston High School
Kootjieskraal Street, Vredenburg
INTERNATIONAL
Botswana: Maru a Pula, Gaborone
Plot 4725, Marapula Way, Gabarone, Botswana
Delta Senior Secondary School Windhoek
Esther Brand Street Olympia, Windhoek, Namibia
Namibia: Grootfontein Secondary School
Courtney Clarke Street, Grootfontein,Namibia
Namibia: Private School Swakopmund
Künast Street, Swakopmund
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo, Christiaan Brothers College
Corner Chelmsford & Old Esigodini Road, Matsheumhlophem, Bulawayo
Windhoek: St Paul’s College
Sam Nujoma Drive, Windhoek, Namibia
DHPS Windhoek
Shinz Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek: Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels for the Aged, Tacoma Str, Suiderhof Windhoek.
Zimbabwe: Harare, St Johns College
179 Fisher Ave, Rolf Valley, Borrowdale, Harare
Zimbabwe: Harare, St Georg’s College
3 Borrowdale Rd, Harare
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AVERAGE COST OF STUDYING
AT FORT HARE - 2017
1.
1.4
Introduction
In order to enable current and prospective students wishing
to study at the University of Fort Hare in 2016, the following
details are provided as a guide to determine the cost of study.
Minimum Initial Payment
Before any student is permitted to register at the
University, the University requires such a student
to make a Minimum Initial Payment (MIP) towards
Tuition ………………………………R3 500
Foreign Levy: Non
SADC.………………………................R3500
Foreign Levy:
SADC.……………………….................R1500
2.
Fees
Non Refundable Application Fee – Tuition
Before the 30 September 6
R 120
from 1st October 2016 (postgrad ONLY)
R 270
1.5
Settlement of outstanding accounts
The balance owing after the payment of the minimal
initial payment (MIP) must be settled as follows:
2.2 Non Refundable Application Fee –Residence
Before the 30 September 2016
R 120 from 1st October 2016 (postgrad ONLY)
R 270
2.3
Acceptance of accommodation payable before
the 31st December 2016..........................R1 000
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ii.
iii.
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By the end of the first quarter (lectures end) 30%
By the end of the second quarter (lectures end) 60%
By the end of the third quarter (lectures end) 100%
1.6 Average Cost of study – Alice Campus (cost excludes
application fees, handouts, books and foreign levy.)
Service
Tuition
Residence
Meals
Registration
fees
TOTAL
Faculty of
Agriculture
and
Science
24 987 – 39
839
14 400- 28
000
18 500
Faculties of
Social Science
& Humanities,
Management
& Commerce,
Law &
Education
Faculty of
Science and
Technology
Faculties
of Social
Science &
Humanities,
Management
& Commerce,
Law &
Education
Tuition
24 987 – 39 839
25 289 – 42 261
19 507
Residence
21 054 – 32 450
21 054 – 32 450
21 054 – 32 450
Meals
Registration
fees
18 500
18 500
18 500
2 670
2 670
2 670
TOTAL
66 851 – 95 521
67 153 – 95 521
59 597 – 70 993
Service
Honours
25 289 – 42 261
14 400 – 28
000
18 500
19 507
14 400- 28 000
2 670
2 670
2 670
57 347 – 84
051
57649 – 86 473
50 093 – 61 945
18 500
Honours
1.8 Average Postgraduate fees for all campuses.
Postgraduate diplomas……….................R28 350
Honours…………………………….………R19 155
Masters……………………………………..R 19 155
PhD…………………………………………R 16 300
Masters of Public Administration...……....R27 060
1.7 Average Cost of Study – East London Campus (cost
excludes application fees handouts, books and foreign
levy.)
NB. Meals are provided by a private company on cash basis.
Students should provide about R5 000 for books.
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3.Discounts
Points
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
Early Settlement Discounts
The following discounts are applicable for all students:
(a) Settlement of 100% of all fees during registration ………10%
(b) Settlement of 75% of all fees during registration ………..5%
Second Child Discounts
3.2.
A discount is granted on tuition fees only for every additional child
registered at the University.
Discount for every additional child registered
…………….…………………….10%
Academic Performance Discounts
In order to attract, reward and retain top performing students the
University offers following discounts on tuition to such students:
Standard Grade
90% +
80% to 89%
70% to 79%
60% to 69%
50% to 59%
40% to 49%
30% to 39%
Returning undergraduates
NB: The system is currently under review and will
be communicated to all students once it have been
approved through the correct channels.
4.
Methods of Payment
i.
Direct deposits/internet payments
Direct deposits/internet payments can be made into the
University’s bank account at Standard Bank, Alice or East
London, Branch Code 050119, Account Number: 282101357
or at First National Bank, Oxford Street East London,
Branch Code 210121; Account Number.62150992016. The
student number must be used as the reference when using
this method of payment.
3.1. New undergraduates
(a) 34 to 38 Merit points……......…………..……R 3 500
(b) 39 to 42 Merit points………………………….R 4 500
(c) 43 to 47 Merit points…………………..…......R 5 500
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ii.
Debit and credit card payments
Debit and credit card payments for student fees are accepted and
payments can be made via the Cashiers office by the card holder.
Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and hence the
size of any award is determined according to the NSFAS
means test.
5.4.
The closing date for application for financial aid is the 31st
August 2016 for new students and 31st August 2016 in
respect of returning students.
5.5. First Year Student will only be given an application form
for Financial Assistance upon providing the Financial Aid
Office with a letter from the University indicating that the
student has been either accepted or provisionally accepted
for the 2015 academic year. 5.5.
The value of the NSFAS award will only be credited to the
student’s fee account in the third term, once all bursaries
have been awarded and paid into the student’s account.
This is to ensure that the loans granted are as low as
possible.
5.6. Students receiving NSFAS loans will be required to
complete an application form and a loan agreement before
any payment will be effected.
5.7.
The allocation received from NSFAS is limited and hence
the Financial Aid Committee of the University, who makes
financial aid awards, must ensure that as many students
are supported as possible while at the same time taking
into account financial need. Students are therefore
advised that registering on the basis of receiving a full loan
from NSFAS should not be considered and that a family
contribution as determined by the Means Test may be
required.
iii.
Debit Orders
Debit order payments are no longer accepted by the University.
Students/Parents may however implement a Stop Order with their
respective banks and submit a copy of the stop order to the Student
Account’s office on or before the 15th of January. This however will
not exempt the student from paying the Minimum Initial Payment
for registration. The last payment on your stop order should be set
for the 31st October.
iv.
Edu-Loan
Edu-Loan is a study loan that is repayable over a maximum period
of 10 months. For further information contact Andisa Magqabi
at 043 704 7225 or e-mail her at andisam@eduloan.co.za. Fax:
086 630 4347.
5.
FINANCIAL AID & BURSARIES
5.1.
The University currently offers financial aid to South African
citizens who are financially needy and who show academic
potential.
Students are required to apply annually for financial aid and
any aid granted is granted for one academic year only.
Funding for such financial aid is made through the National
5.2.
5.3.
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5.8
of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting,
Business Management, Economics, Financial Accounting,
Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science
Degree majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical Information
Systems or Bachelor of Agriculture.
It is also important to note that there are various different kinds
of funding made available each year through NSFAS. Below
are just a few categories that are made available each year:
NSFAS Department of Education General Loan Funding:
This categories covers any undergraduate degree or diploma
that is offered by the University
NSFAS Department of Education Teacher (Ring fenced)
Loan Funding: This category only cover student who wish to
pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate
Certificate in Education.
NSFAS Department of Education Disability Bursary:
Covers students who are disabled. Please note that this
category covers various disabilities and you are therefore
encouraged to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries
Department for further information pertaining to this category
NSFAS Natskills for Scarce Skills: This category funds
student who wish to study a degree in the following fields
of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in either
Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Financial
Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems, a Bachelor
of Science Degree majoring in either Computer Science,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical
Information Systems or Bachelor of Agriculture.

NSFAS Natskills for Initial Teacher Funding: category only
cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in
Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
NSFAS EC Premiers Loan Fund: These category funds
students who wish to study a degree in the following fields

NSFAS Funza Lushaka Bursary: category only cover student
who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a
Post Graduate Certificate in Education. For more information
on this bursary please visit the following website: www.
funzalushaka.gov.za
NSFAS National Department of Social Development: this
category only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor
Degrees in Social Work. In order for you to qualify for
this bursary you need to apply at your nearest Provincial
Department of Social Development.
 NSFAS Final Year Donor Funding: this category only
covers students who are in their Final Year of Study of their
Degree or Diploma as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in
Education. Please note that you may only receive this award
for one full academic year.
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The above are just a few examples of the different
kinds of funding that are on offer at the University of
Fort Hare. The onus is therefore on the student to apply
for NSFAS Funding each year even if they applied for
other bursaries. For further information pertaining to
Financial Assistance and Bursaries, please feel free to
contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries Department at
the University of Fort Hare.
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