University of Limpopo (UL) Application 2026 – How to Apply

The University of Limpopo (UL)  will soon begin its application for admission into the 2026 academic year, so if you are a high school leaver, and you are looking to gain admission into this Institution, then this article is for you.

The University of Limpopo is one of the leading entrepreneurial institutions, supporting students in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path rather than an alternative.  At the University of Limpopo, Students receive a full campus life experience, allowing them to succeed in other areas of interest, like sports and recreation, while preparing them for the next steps in their chosen career paths.

The UL application process is anticipated to start in June 2025, although the school has yet to confirm this. This post will offer details on available courses, admission requirements, the application procedure, and how to monitor your application once it opens.

Available Courses at UL 

The University of Limpopo has different courses under four faculties you can apply for:

• Science and Agriculture
•  Humanities
• Management and Law
• Health Sciences

To check out the full list of courses under each of these faculties, check out the schools prospectus

Admission Requirements for UL Application

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption

Prospective students, with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) who want to gain entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo must meet the following requirements:

• Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
• The student must be aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement of at least three (3).
• The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:
  • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
  • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
• The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.

Applicants should note that meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not guarantee admission to that programme.

Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008) 

Applicants who completed Grade 12 before 2008, can apply for admission to the University with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade symbols to an APS.

National Certificate (Vocational) 

• Students who have completed a National Certificate Vocational NC(V) Level 4 qualification will require the following and will be subject to Faculty Admission Specifications and Placement Tests:
  • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 certificates with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.
  • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.

How to Apply to UL

The University of Limpopo (UL) is not accepting applications for the 2026 Academic year. However, Applications are expected to open in June 2025, so you must wait until then.