A prospectus is the official booklet University of the Free State publishes for each entry cycle. It lists the programmes on offer, the entry requirements, application and tuition fees, and the key dates - everything you need to decide what to study and whether you qualify. Here is how to get the UFS prospectus and how to browse UFS programmes on AskSmarty.
Programmes & qualifications - every degree, diploma, and certificate UFS offers, with codes and campuses.
Entry requirements - the subjects, levels, and APS (where used) you need to qualify for each programme.
Application dates - when applications open and close for the 2027 entry cycle.
Fees - the application fee and an indication of tuition and accommodation costs.
Faculties & campuses - how UFS is structured and where each programme is taught.
Contact details - official phone numbers, emails, and the application portal to use.
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Browse UFS programmes on AskSmarty
A prospectus is a static PDF - you cannot search it or filter by what you qualify for. AskSmarty holds the same UFS programmes as structured, searchable data: filter by faculty, qualification type, or APS, and see at a glance whether you meet the entry requirements. Use it as the searchable alternative to the booklet.
The official UFS prospectus is published by University of the Free State on its own website. We link straight to it from this page - open it, then download or save the PDF. AskSmarty does not host the file; we point you to the official source so you always get the current version.
Yes. A prospectus is a free information booklet. University of the Free State provides it at no charge so prospective students can see what is on offer. Do not pay anyone for a "prospectus" - if a site asks for money to send you one, it is not the official source.
A prospectus lists the programmes and qualifications on offer, the entry requirements (including APS where relevant), application opening and closing dates, application and tuition fees, the faculties and campuses, and official contact details. It is the institution's own summary of what you can study and how to get in.
A prospectus is information - it tells you what UFS offers and what you need to qualify. An application is the action - you submit it through University of the Free State's own official application portal. Read the prospectus first to choose a programme, then apply on the official portal (www.ufs.ac.za). AskSmarty never takes payment or processes applications.
Institutions publish a new prospectus for each entry cycle. Because AskSmarty links to the official UFS source instead of rehosting a PDF, you always reach the latest version. Always confirm 2027 programmes, fees, and dates on www.ufs.ac.za before you apply.
AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by UFS. We link to the official UFS prospectus rather than rehosting it, so you always read the current version. Always confirm 2027 programmes, fees, and dates on www.ufs.ac.za before applying. We never take payment.