University of Fort Hare South Africa

The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution of higher education for black Africans from 1916 to 1959. It offered a Western-style academic education to students from across sub-Saharan Africa, creating a black African elite. Fort Hare alumni were part of many subsequent independence movements and governments of newly independent African countries.
In 1959, the university was subsumed by the apartheid system, but it is now part of South Africa’s post-apartheid public higher education system. It is known for its notable alumni, which include several heads of state and Nobel prize winners.

History: University of Fort Hare South Africa

“Union Hall” at the University of Fort Hare. Originally, Fort Hare was a British fort in the wars between British settlers and the Xhosa of the 19th century. Some of the ruins of the fort are still visible today, as well as the graves of some of the British soldiers who died while on duty there.

During the 1830s, the Lovedale Missionary Institute was built near Fort Hare. James Stewart, one of its missionary principals, suggested in 1878 that an institution for the higher education of black students needed to be created. However, he did not live to see his idea put into operation when, in 1916, Fort Hare was established with Alexander Kerr as its first principal. D.D.T Jabavu was its first black staff member who lectured in Latin and black languages. In accordance with its Christian principles, fees were low and heavily subsidized. Several scholarships were also available for indigent students.

Vision: University of Fort Hare South Africa

A vibrant, equitable, and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars, and the wider community.

Mission: University of Fort Hare South Africa

To provide high-quality education of international standards contributing to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and ethically relevant and applying technological and socio-economic development of our nation and the wider world.

Values: University of Fort Hare South Africa

Integrity – To respect and affirm the dignity, equality, freedom, and rich cultural diversity of all human beings as the basis for peace and social justice, the pursuit of truth, intellectual honesty, and openness to ideas.
Excellence – To be recognized as an international center for excellence that is both rooted in its environment and sensitive to the challenges of human progress, and to foster a culture of teaching and learning and research excellence in the University as a basic minimum requirement for living up to the claim of being a site of knowledge generation.
Innovation – To focus on the challenges presented by new information technologies, information management systems and processes, and opportunities for innovation. And to do so in an enterprising way that benefits the University and humanity.
Ethics – The attainment of the highest professional and ethical standards in teaching, learning, research, community engagement, and corporate governance.

START YOUR JOURNEY

Get familiar with the process of joining the University of Fort Hare

DISCOVERY

Get familiar with our Entry Requirements and Study Guide before submitting your application. Declaration by Parent/Guardian for Minor Applicants must accompany all applications by prospective students under the age of 18

HOW TO APPLY

The online Application fee is R120
Applicants whose ID numbers are already on the UFH Online Application portal must click here to apply

Our Banking Details are as follows:
BANK: STANDARD BANK
ACC. NO.: 282101357
BRANCH: ALICE
BRANCH CODE: 050119
REFERENCE: STUDENT NUMBER
Please ensure that you submit your Proof of Payment and other necessary attachments for your application to be valid.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

If you do not get an SMS/email informing you of the status of your application, feel free to check our Student support system online. All applicants can log in to the UFH Portal to check their statuses. Click here for a guide on how to do this.

Contact Us/Address: University of Fort Hare South Africa

Alice Campus

Address: Ring Road, Alice, 5700

Phone: 040 602 2011

Bhisho Campus

Address: Independance Avenue, Bhisho, King Williams Town

Phone: 040 608 3407

East London

Address: 50 Church Street

Phone: 043 704 7000

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