The University of Limpopo (UL) was established in January 2005 when the Medical University of Southern Africa and the University of the North merged. Since then, they have been committed to delivering high quality education, training and research to their students.
UL wants to develop into a leading tertiary education institution in Africa. To achieve this vision, UL believes in community to community engagement as well as responding to the needs of their staff and students.
The university offers a wide range of academic programmes through their four faculties. These include the:
- Faculty of Science And Agriculture
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Management and Law
The cost of tertiary education can serve as a barrier of entry for many students living in South Africa. However, there is financial aid provided to many students living in the country which can provide them with partial and full bursaries.
Bursaries For University of Limpopo Students
Merit Bursaries for FIRST YEAR students
The University of Limpopo proves merit bursaries to full-time first year students that registered for their first degree at the insulation. To qualify for the bursary a student must have obtained an average of 70% or higher during the grade 12 final examination.
This bursary will only cover a student's tuition fees.
Performance Bursaries for UNDERGRADUATE SENIOR students
The University of Limpopo also provides performance bursaries to undergraduate students.
Students who achieved an overall pass of between 70% and 75% from the previous year /level of study on the first attempt. This is on the condition that the full curriculum was taken and passed. The student will then qualify to receive full upfront registration fees.
Students who achieved an overall pass of between 76% and 100% from the previous year /level of study on the first attempt. This is on the condition that the full curriculum was taken and passed. The student will then qualify to receive full tuition fees.
Funza Lushaka bursary
The Funza Lushaka bursary is available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme Bursary
Nsfas provides comprehensive bursaries to students from households with a household income of R350,000 or less per annum. Students living with disabilities can have a household income of up to R600,000 per annum.
Students who are approved for Nsfas bursaries will have their tuition and accommodation costs. They will also receive allowances for stationery, meals and transportation.
Other Nsfas requirements can be found on the Bursaries Portal’s Nsfas section.
There are plenty of other bursary options available to students who choose to make the University of Limpopo their academic home. Information of these bursaries can be found on the Bursaries Portal.
