Creating a future-fit generation

Can a university that is 113 years old and that appealed to their grandparents and parents still attract the new generation of Tik-Tokkers and Insta-addicts? We believe that today, more than ever, UP is producing students who are resilient and can contribute meaningfully to a post-pandemic world.

The University of Pretoria (UP) prides itself on producing wellrounded graduates who are productive, socially engaged citizens and future leaders, generation after generation. It is evident that many alumni have taken those values to heart as they continue to put their qualifications and skills to use to effect real-world impact.

Your children might be on the cusp of forging their own path in the world, and thinking about their role in building an equitable, forward-thinking and more sustainable society, which is exactly why they should #ChooseUP. We are guided by our social and academic ethos, The UP WAY. It is about excellence, perseverance, respect, creativity, innovation, diversity, growth, kindness and making a difference every day.

They can rest assured that UP is a future-focused university – focused on the results we can achieve in the future enabled by the actions we take today – and you can rest assured that UP is still the same top-quality institution it was when you were a student. In fact, we’re one of the world’s top universities, so your child will be one of the world’s top graduates!

Flexibility and resilience are at the heart of the University’s academic practice. Our transdisciplinary approach to research allows us to take the lead in creating new knowledge and ways of doing things, while our hybrid approach – which combines face-to-face and online teaching and learning – creates a rich interactive environment that is educative rather than merely instructional.

The programmes we offer are equally diverse and adaptive. UP has launched the first of several fully online accredited programmes through its UPOnline initiative. In addition to our leading undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, students and graduates alike can engage in lifelong learning by accessing the many short courses we have developed through EnterprisesUP.

As a leading higher education institution that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, your child will be well supported by a university that is steeped in history while embracing the future. Make today matter – #ChooseUP.