University of the Free State
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The University of the Free State (UFS) has a proud history as one of the oldest, most respected institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in Bloemfontein in 1904 as the Grey University College, with six students in the Humanities. Today it is a multi-campus institution, with two diverse campuses in Bloemfontein and one in Qwaqwa in the scenic Eastern Free State, accommodating more than 40 000 students in its seven faculties, ith an increasing number of international students and associates, and an ever-widening scope of active involvement in and contribution to its surrounding communities.
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Head of University
Prof Francis William Petersen
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UFS
Position in Company
Direct
Telephone Number
+27 51 401 9111
Email address
info@ufs.ac.za
Website address
https://www.ufs.ac.za/
Economic and Management Science - https://www.ufs.ac.za/econ
Education - https://www.ufs.ac.za/edu
Health Sciences - https://www.ufs.ac.za/health
Humanities - https://www.ufs.ac.za/humanities
Law- https://www.ufs.ac.za/law
Natural & Agricultural Sciences - https://www.ufs.ac.za/natagri\
Open distance Learning - https://www.ufs.ac.za/southcampus
Theology and Religion - https://www.ufs.ac.za/theology
Business School - https://www.ufs.ac.za/bus
“Our function nowadays is very much a society-focused one, where we concentrate on applying our skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the societies we serve and draw our students from.” Prof Francis Petersen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS),
For the love of sport
With 22 sporting codes to choose from, the UFS is an important incubator for participants in team and individual sports. We have produced more than 80 national athletes, of which 15 were world champions and/or participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. More than 100 Springbok and sevens rugby players studied with us, and UFS netball delivered three national captains and a total of 20 Proteas. We have also been the national university tennis champions for twelve years running.
Click here for Bursary information - https://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/bursaries/financial-aid
