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Read more →2027 Intake · Finding Solutions for Africa
Apply to the University of Limpopo for 2027.
UL's Turfloop campus in Mankweng, near Polokwane, is home to four faculties producing doctors, scientists, lawyers and community leaders. Here's exactly what you need to apply, and by when.
4Faculties
R200Application Fee
30 Sep2026 General Deadline
About the university
Finding solutions for Africa, from Turfloop
The University of Limpopo (UL) is a public university in Limpopo Province, formed in 2005 through the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa (Medunsa). Its main campus sits in Mankweng, on the historic Turfloop grounds near Polokwane.
UL is best known for producing doctors, scientists and agricultural researchers focused on the developmental needs of rural and underserved communities — a mission the university sums up simply as "finding solutions for Africa."
Good to know
UL's Admission Points Score (APS) system weighs your top six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Competitive programmes like MBChB typically need an APS of around 35 or higher, so calculate your score before choosing a programme.
Plan ahead
2027 key application dates
Health Sciences programmes close much earlier than the general deadline — check yours before you wait.
1 APRIL 2026
Applications open
The UL online application portal opens for the 2027 academic year.
30 JUNE 2026
Clinical Psychology closes
Final date for Clinical Psychology applications.
30 JULY 2026
MBChB closes
Final date for Medicine (MBChB) applications — apply with stamped Grade 11 results if needed.
30 SEPTEMBER 2026
General closing date
Final date for most other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Online application
How to apply to UL
Applications are submitted through UL's official online portal — apply as early as possible for the best chance at your first-choice programme.
01
Before you start
- Calculate your Admission Points Score for your top six subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
- Gather a certified copy of your ID, and your Grade 11 or latest Grade 12 results.
- International or non-SA school-leavers should apply for a USAf exemption certificate.
02
Submit online
- Go to the official UL application portal and create your profile.
- Select up to two programme choices and complete your details.
- Upload your certified documents and pay the R200 application fee.
- Submit and keep your reference number to track your application status.
Checklist
Documents you'll need
- Certified copy of your South African ID or passport
- Grade 11 final results, or latest Grade 12 results if you're a current matriculant
- National Senior Certificate, once available
- USAf exemption certificate, for international or non-SA school-leaving applicants
- Proof of payment for the R200 application fee
Costs
Application fees
Application feeR200 (non-refundable)
MBChB closing date30 Jul 2026
General closing date30 Sep 2026
⚠️ Late applications may be considered until 30 November 2026 for select programmes, subject to space — but this is never guaranteed, so apply before the general deadline.
Where you could study
Faculties at a glance
Faculty
Health Sciences
Home to MBChB, nursing, pharmacy and allied health programmes with clinical training at Limpopo's academic hospitals.
Faculty
Humanities
Education, languages, social work and psychology programmes preparing graduates for teaching and public service.
Faculty
Science and Agriculture
Agricultural sciences, mathematics, biology and environmental science degrees rooted in Limpopo's farming economy.
Faculty
Management and Law
LLB, accounting, economics and public administration programmes for future legal and business leaders.
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Frequently asked questions
When do University of Limpopo 2027 applications open and close?
Applications opened on 1 April 2026. Most programmes close 30 September 2026, MBChB closes 30 July 2026, and Clinical Psychology closes 30 June 2026.
Is there an application fee?
Yes — UL charges a non-refundable R200 application fee, payable when you submit your online application.
What APS score do I need?
UL uses a weighted Admission Points Score based on your top six subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Competitive programmes like MBChB typically require an APS of around 35 or higher.
Where is the University of Limpopo located?
UL's main campus is in Mankweng (Turfloop), near Polokwane in Limpopo Province.
Does UL accept late applications?
Late applications may be considered until 30 November 2026 for select programmes, subject to space — but this is never guaranteed, so apply before the general deadline.
Finding solutions starts with applying.
Get your documents ready and submit your University of Limpopo application before 30 September 2026.
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