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University of Fort Hare

country rank  18
world rank  3974

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Overview

Established in 1916, the University of Fort Hare is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Alice (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Fort Hare (UFH) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Fort Hare (UFH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Fort Hare's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Fort Hare's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Fort Hare' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Fort Hare's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UFH
Founded 1916
Motto In lumine tuo videbimus lumen
In Thy light shall we see light
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University Location

Address Private Bag X1314
Alice
5700 Eastern Cape
South Africa
University of Fort Hare's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Fort Hare Phone Number +27 (40) 602 2181
University of Fort Hare Fax Number +27 (40) 653 1643

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Fort Hare's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Fort Hare's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Fort Hare's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Fort Hare.

University of Fort Hare: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Fort Hare's admission information.

University of Fort Hare's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Fort Hare's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Fort Hare's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Fort Hare's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Fort Hare has more than 200 international students.

University of Fort Hare's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Fort Hare.

University of Fort Hare's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Fort Hare has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Fort Hare's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Fort Hare's Control Type Control Type

University of Fort Hare is a public higher education institution.


University of Fort Hare's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Fort Hare is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Fort Hare's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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University of Fort Hare's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Fort Hare does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Fort Hare's main facilities:


University of Fort Hare's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Fort Hare's Library


University of Fort Hare's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Fort Hare's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Fort Hare's main services:


University of Fort Hare's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Fort Hare's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Fort Hare's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Fort Hare's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Fort Hare's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Fort Hare's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Fort Hare is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Fort Hare's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Fort Hare 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University of Fort Hare's Facebook page University of Fort Hare's official Facebook page

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University of Fort Hare's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Fort Hare's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Fort Hare's YouTube channel University of Fort Hare's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Fort Hare's Instagram page University of Fort Hare's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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