University of the Free State (UFS)

The University of the Free State (UFS), affectionately known as Kovsies, is one of South Africa's oldest and most respected universities, located in Bloemfontein — the judicial capital of South Africa. With a proud history spanning over a century, the UFS has grown into a multi-campus institution with campuses in Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa, and a South Campus, serving a diverse student body from across South Africa and the globe. The UFS is a comprehensive research university offering a wide spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across faculties including Natural and Agricultural Sciences, The Humanities, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Theology and Religion, and Built Environment Sciences. The university is committed to producing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also socially conscious and globally competitive. As a #FutureFocused institution, the UFS constantly shifts the frontiers of knowledge through fundamental research, innovation, and new technology development. The university maintains strong international partnerships and holds accreditations that ensure global recognition of its qualifications. The UFS offers a vibrant student life experience, with on-campus residences, sport facilities, student governance structures, counselling services, and the Centre for Universal Access and Disability Support (CUADS), ensuring every student can thrive holistically.