University of Pretoria, formerly Transvaal University CollegeWorld University AllianceMembers, with 7 campuses in different cities across South Africa,The largest campus is located in the center of Hatfield, the diplomatic center of the capital of South Africa.The main campus of the school is located in the purple mist of Pretoria's iconic jacaranda tree. It provides high-quality teaching, learning and research expertise in all nine colleges, including the only veterinary college in South Africa and Africa's top law and business schools.[3][7]
Chinese name
University of Pretoria
Foreign name
Universiteit van Pretoria(South African) University of Pretoria(English) Yunibesithi ya Pretoria(North Soto)
Abbreviation
UP
Time of establishment
1908
Nature of running a school
Public University
School category
Comprehensive
School motto
Ad Destinatum Persequor[5](Enthusiasm makes a needle.)
The administrative capital of the University of Pretoria (UP) in South AfricaPretoria, formerly Transvaal University College, was founded in 1908 and became an independent university on October 10, 1930.[2]
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School running conditions
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Department
School setting
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Academy of Arts, Language School, Academy of Social Sciences
Institute of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Science
College of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, College of Mathematical Sciences
Law School
Faculty of Law
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Seminary
Faculty of Theology
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School of Economic Management Sciences
Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences
School of Management
College of Veterinary Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Science
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School of Education
Faculty of Education
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School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
School of Pharmacy, School of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Health System and Public Health Medicine, School of Pathology
College of Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry
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College of Engineering, Building Environment and Information Science
Faculty of Engineering,Built Environment, Information Technology
College of Engineering, College of Building Environment, College of Information Technology
Support service organization
Support Services
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Teaching construction
The University of Pretoria has become the largest university in South Africa.Now there are more than 26000 students studying in its 11 colleges and 139 departments, including about 7000 graduate students.The 43 research institutions and centers of the university also work rigorously to improve the quality and output of research.The University of Pretoria exports about 5500 high-quality talents to South African society every year.The highest number of students was 26% of the 20593 students in 1990.On the one hand, the school absorbs excellent talents from South Africa and other countries in the world, on the other hand, the school also tries to meet the learning requirements of each student.The school contributes to the society by cultivating a large number of high-level talents for the local, South African and international communities.The school will continue to optimize its teaching and research projects, and will continue to promote learning, culture and personal development!
Social evaluation
2021QS World University Rankings, ranking 561-570.[1]
Cultural tradition
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school badge
The school emblem is mainly in the form of a shield, surrounded by ribbons with school motto.[4]
University of Pretoria emblem
School motto
Ad Destinatum Persequor(Latin)
(English: With size and severity,strive towards the goal，English: Enthusiasm makes a needle[4-6]
school environment
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The campus of the University of Pretoria is about 24 hectares, with Bignoniaceae flowers and tropical plants around the campus.One of the oldest buildings is the old art building, which was completed in 1911.Teaching is not limited to the main campus.At the same time, the school also has two practice farms for students majoring in biology and agriculture.The Office of International Affairs is responsible for foreign management.
Application information
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Here students can learn practical knowledge required by society and gain experience through participating in practice.Students with a good foundation in English can directly take professional courses without IELTS and TOEFL scores.
Class time and school year
Undergraduate students will start classes on September 30 and graduate students will start classes on October 15.At the last star in January
After registration, the school year begins until November.There are two short breaks during this period, respectively in September on Easter (before and after March 21) and one long break in July.
Language of instruction
English and Afrika teachers are the teaching language of Pretoria University, or they are taught alone or bilingual.no
Students who can speak Afrikaans should check in advance whether the course you want to take is only Afrikaans teaching, and if so, please choose again in advance.
get accommodation
If the applicant wants to apply to the university in advance for accommodation in the university, that is, fill in the form of degree application
Apply for accommodation at the same time.The school provides two types of accommodation, one for undergraduates and one for postgraduates.The former has a public canteen for catering, while the latter has a kitchen in the room.Of course, they can also eat in the nearby canteen at a reasonable price.
Study visa
Before entering the University of Pretoria, students must obtain studies registered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Africa
Visa (generally, the study visa issued by the embassy has been registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs).The general ID card is 12 months, so students must apply for renewal at least 4 weeks before the visa expires. Students can apply at the International Affairs Office of the university.
cost
The cost of foreign students has always been the same as that of South African students, but it will change recently.
medical insurance
Students need to apply for medical insurance from the Office of International Affairs.The monthly fee is R12500.international affairs
The office will also try its best to let foreign students enjoy the benefits of medical insurance.Medical insurance plans are different from year to year.It should be noted that medical insurance is a necessary material for renewal of study visa.The Student Health Service Department provides experienced and well-trained doctors and nurses for students on campus.If students need medical treatment and care due to physical exercise or other reasons, they can get medical treatment at the Student Health Service.If you need surgery, you can go to Pretoria Medical College.At present, only the dental and pharmacy departments are not included in the service scope.
Application time
Applicants should submit their applications between March 1 and September 30.However, foreign students should submit the application before June 30, so as to have time to apply for the relevant student visa.
Application materials
A. Undergraduate: In addition to the application form, the applicant should also submit the notarial certificate of education, degree, and transcript in both Chinese and English and its copies.Students applying for engineering also need to issue a certificate of 200-300 words to prove their achievements in mathematics, physics and chemistry in the last year of graduation, as well as a brief introduction to their learning content.
B. Postgraduate: In addition to submitting the application form, the applicant should also submit a notarial certificate in English and Chinese of his academic qualifications, degrees, transcripts (including the scores of undergraduate and postgraduate courses being studied) and a copy thereof. At the same time, a 300-500 word statement should be attached to introduce his interests and academic major in this science course.Three letters of recommendation are also needed to introduce the student's learning ability and potential to contribute to the school. The recommender should indicate his academic status and qualifications.In addition, there should also be qualifications and degree certificates certified by the South African Academic Degrees and Qualifications Commission (SAQA).Students who apply for engineering may not be certified by this institution, but must be evaluated by the Engineering Commission of South Africa.
Language requirements
TOEIC score above 550;Or students who have enough evidence to prove that they have received pure English teaching and received language tests after arriving in South Africa.
