University of Fort Hare
Academic Info
- Prefered application deadlines are: October 15th for Spring semester and April 15th for Fall semester. Call for availability after these dates.
- At the time of application a student should have normally attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale and should hold Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
- Interstudy students can combine courses offered in different departments and faculties as scheduling allows.
- Course selections are not available on-line, please contact interstudy about choosing courses.
- Course pre-approval in not available in advance of arrival; final registration takes place on-site.
- Standard full-time credit load: 14-16 U.S. credits per semester. The total number of courses will vary depending on the credit weighing or each course.
- Click here for more information on course selection.
Location
Student Life
- Location: Alice
- Student Population: 8,548
- City Population: 40,000
- 2 Miles from Campus to City Center
- 250 Miles from Port Elizabeth Airport to Campus
- 630 Miles from Alice to Johannesburg
- Outdoor sports facilities for cricket, soccer/rugby, tennis, netball, ring-tennis, softball, golf and swimming.
- Student Health Center.
- Main library and two branch libraries.
- Campus computerization includes user access from terminals in faculty buildings.
- Students live in University residence halls with local students. Residences include single rooms which may be self-catered or catered depending on the residence.
