The University of Fort Hare has campuses at Alice, East London and Bhisho in the Eastern Cape, offering degrees and diplomas across Education, Health Sciences, Law, Management and Commerce, Science and Agriculture, and Social Sciences and Humanities.
Fort Hare is one of the oldest historically black universities in South Africa and carries substantial historical significance. Practically, its campuses are geographically separated and the same programme is not offered at each.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with the endorsement matching the qualification
- The points score the institution calculates by its own published method
- Subject requirements specific to the programme
- English or the language of instruction at the level required
- Available places, since popular programmes are oversubscribed
- Application within the published window
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Programmes range from higher certificates through diplomas to degrees and postgraduate study. The Law and Social Sciences faculties are long established.
Programme-specific requirements are revised between intake years, so confirm them against the current prospectus for the year you are applying for.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Science, agriculture and health science programmes require Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Life Sciences depending on the programme, and generally do not accept Mathematical Literacy.
Education, law, management and humanities programmes are more likely to accept Mathematical Literacy. Check the specific programme.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Confirm which campus your programme runs on before planning accommodation or travel, since Alice, East London and Bhisho are geographically distant from one another.
Apply for residence alongside your academic application, particularly for the Alice campus, which is rural and where most students live in residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fort Hare?
Campuses at Alice, East London and Bhisho in the Eastern Cape. The same programme is not offered at each.
Which campus should I apply to?
The one where your programme runs. Confirm this before planning accommodation, since the campuses are geographically distant.
Does it accept Mathematical Literacy?
Education, law, management and humanities programmes are more likely to. Science, agriculture and health generally require Mathematics.
Is residence available?
Yes, and it matters particularly for the Alice campus, which is rural. Apply alongside your academic application.
Confirm programme requirements and campus offerings against the current Fort Hare prospectus. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.