Overview
Established in 1904, the University of the Free State is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bloemfontein (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Free State. This institution also has a branch campus in Qwaqwa. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of the Free State (UFS) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of the Free State (UFS) 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. This 120-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of the Free State  |
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| Acronym | UFS |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Motto | In Veritate Sapientiae Lux In Truth is the Light of Wisdom |
| Colours | Navy blue and cherry red |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 339 Bloemfontein 9300 Free State South Africa |
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+27 (51) 401 9111 |
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+27 (51) 401 2765 |
| Other locations | Qwaqwa |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of the Free State's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of the Free State's Facebook page
University of the Free State's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of the Free State's YouTube channel
University of the Free State's Instagram page
University of the Free State's main LinkedIn profile
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