Students may enroll in a wide range of courses at the university. We recommend that each student take at least 2 courses relating to Africa.
All instruction is in English.
Established in 1904, UP has expanded to become one of the largest universities in the country, with 25,000 students. UP, or tukkies as it is often referred to, has had since 1992 a non-racial admissions policy and has admitted a growing number of African students. Instruction in all courses is offered in English or Afrikaans sections. Ten minutes drive from UP is also located the University of South Africa, the largest correspondence university in the world, with 250,000 students. With little industry, and residential areas sprawling over the hills leading away from the city center, Pretoria has the feel of a large rural town, with trees, shrubs, and flowers.