Established in 1904 and situated in the Free State Province in the centre of South Africa, the University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The university has three campuses (the Bloemfontein Campus, the South Campus situated in Bloemfontein, and the Qwaqwa Campus situated in the Eastern Free State).

The University of the Free State (UFS) is a progressive university focused on transformation as a core strategy. Apart from being a university that excels in teaching, learning, and research, the UFS is focused on making a social impact on society.
At the UFS, we have implemented cutting-edge measures for teaching at all levels. State-of-the art equipment allows for interactive and engaging classroom experiences, helping us to create the class of the future. We have become a leading institution in South Africa in terms of quality learning and teaching and student success.

Our students are encouraged to grasp every opportunity and to take part in student life activities. We are working hard to provide them with an experience ?lled with the opportunity to build a better tomorrow for themselves.

In terms of research, we invest in areas that will address relevant local, national, and global problems. Our researchers and academics are excelling in various fields and have achieved international recognition for their work.