University of Pretoria

UP is strengthening its position among the world’s leading research-intensive universities, moving from 553 in 2025 to 521 in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), commonly known as the Shanghai Rankings.

UP now ranks fourth in both South Africa and Africa and recorded the largest improvement among South African universities. The University also made gains in key research indicators, reflecting its growing contribution to high-impact global scholarship.

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As we celebrate Women's Month, we proudly congratulate our SAWISA finalists.

Your dedication to research, innovation and impact continues to inspire and advance knowledge for the benefit of society.

We wish you every success at the upcoming South African Women in Science Awards.

Your journey could do more than take you to the finish line.

Become a Fundraising Champion and help eligible UP graduates receive the qualifications they’ve already earned.

We’ll provide your fundraising page and all the support you need.

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE: For Dr Bianca Frost, completing the Comrades Marathon was about pursuing a goal. But reaching that goal was also about helping others reach theirs.

Her own journey has been shaped by women who believed in her. When she was a UP student, Prof Ruanda Oberholzer supported and challenged her, leaving an impact she still carries today.

Now, Dr Frost is paying that kindness forward. Her message: "You don't have to have everything figured out. Be brave enough to start, trust the process and keep going." Help graduates receive their degrees. Donate here: https://ow.ly/Mlik50ZATmO

What happens after a student clicks “submit” on a survey? At the 2026 SAAIR Quality Forum, hosted by UP’s Department of Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, students challenged universities to go beyond collecting feedback and turn student voices into meaningful change.

With more than 90 delegates from across South Africa and Southern Africa, the Forum explored the future of quality assurance in an increasingly AI-enabled higher education environment, while keeping the human experience at its centre. Read more: https://ow.ly/H3e150ZBpaA

45 years of making radio for you!

From student stories and campus culture to award-winning broadcasts, Tuks FM has been part of the University of Pretoria experience for generations.

Join the celebration by tuning in to 107.2 FM or streaming online.

Not every medical concern is an emergency, but every concern matters. Call Security Services immediately if someone is:

• Unconscious • Having a seizure • Bleeding heavily • Struggling to breathe • Seriously injured • At risk of self-harm

Your quick action could save a life. Get the right help, at the right time, in the right way. Call Department of Security Services 012 420 2310 | 012 420 2760 | 0800 006 428

: From academic research to public policy, women are helping shape South Africa's future.

This , we recognise Professor Chijioke Okorie from the University of Pretoria's Department of Private Law, whose published analysis was cited in a landmark Constitutional Court judgment on South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill.

Her achievement highlights how research can influence important decisions and drive meaningful change beyond the University. Read more: https://ow.ly/kF1V50ZAkPz

The heartbeat of campus radio lives right here at UP.

Broadcasting seven days a week from the Student Centre on Hatfield Campus, Tuks FM continues to connect listeners through music, conversation and storytelling.

Here's to 45 years of keeping the campus connected.

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Log in to the UP Student Portal regularly to check your application status and keep track of any updates or actions required. Your UP journey has already started – make sure you know what comes next.