SAT University Admissions Guide

University of Pretoria

Also known as: UP, Tuks, Tukkies

Public school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Founded in 1908, the University of Pretoria is a leading public university offering a vast range of programs. It has a strong reputation for research and is home to the only veterinary science faculty in South Africa, which is ranked among the best in the world. UP also has highly-regarded faculties of engineering, business, and law.

public university

research intensive

largest in sa

veterinary science

SAT Scores are required for some programs

This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.

Local admission is determined by the Admission Points Score (APS) from the National Senior Certificate. International applicants, including those from the USA, must meet the requirements for a matriculation exemption certificate. This specifically requires a US high school diploma to be supplemented with results from the SAT or ACT, making the SAT a requirement for this applicant group.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

More SAT Admissions Info for Universities in South Africa

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Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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North-West University

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University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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