www.ufs.ac.za
205 Nelson Mandela Drive, Park West, Bloemfontein, 9301
University of the Free State (UFS) – Kovsies
The University of the Free State has merit awards for top achievers that range from R6000.00 to R40 000.00. For other bursaries, students can apply to the available bursaries.
Bursaries for Masters and PhD studies are also available but must be applied.
The UFS has a proud history as one of the oldest, most respected institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in Bloemfontein in 1904 as the Grey University College. Today it is a multi-campus institution, with two diverse campuses in Bloemfontein and one in QwaQwa in the scenic Eastern Free State, accommodating more than 40 000 students, with an increasing number of international students and associates, and an ever-widening scope of active involvement in and contribution to its surrounding communities. The UFS has seven academic faculties that prospective students can choose from.

For the past 118 years, the UFS has been delivering quality graduates who have made their mark in various sectors. What sets the institution apart is its holistic student support initiatives, enabling it to achieve some of the highest success rates in the country. Delivering students in high demand in the global job market remains a top priority. An established network of industry partners, close collaboration with the public and private sectors, and a continuous process of transformation and curriculum renewal dovetail to produce highly employable graduates. UFS research efforts are driven by dedicated scholars, some of whom are international leaders in their fields, with industry, social impact, and real-world application.


The UFS is an institution that goes all out to provide its students and staff with an outstanding university experience. Anchored in a value bedrock of social justice, respect, and caring, the institution remains steadfastly relevant in a challenging and ever-changing national higher education landscape.