University of Venda Other Important Information
About the University of Venda
The University of Venda was founded in 1982 and is located in Thohoyandou in the picturesque Vhembe area of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The university has constantly undergone significant development and transformation. Staff members were first hired from a variety of South African backgrounds, but by 1994, employees were progressively being hired from other African nations and outside.Welcome to Univen
Welcome to the University of Venda!
This website’s goal is to educate visitors about the faculty, employees, and daily activities at this multicultural university. The University of Venda was founded in 1982 and is located in Thohoyandou in the picturesque Vhembe area of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. There are eight schools that makeup Univen: the schools of agriculture, education, human and social sciences, health, law, management sciences, and mathematical and natural sciences. Find out how you can apply to study at Univen by clicking this link
Vision
The University of Venda aspires to be at the center of tertiary education for rural and regional development in Southern Africa.
Mission
The University of Venda, anchored on the pillars of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement, produces graduates imbued with knowledge, skills, and qualifications which are locally relevant and globally competitive.
Univen Admission Requirements
DEGREE
The National Senior Certificate (NSC), as recognized by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), is the prerequisite for admission. It must have an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50–59%) or better in four subjects selected from the list of 20-credit NSC subjects. Additionally, candidates need to have a minimum point total of 26. If grade 12 has been attained, a certificate with a bachelor’s or matriculation endorsement is necessary.
DIPLOMA
A National Senior Certificate (NSC), as validated by Umalusi, with an achievement level of 3 (moderate achievement, 40–49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit topics is the prerequisite for admission.
CERTIFICATE
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.
Remember to attach the following documents with your application:
- When you apply for undergraduate studies, please upload copies of the following files in PDF format:
- your passport or ID.
- Your Grade 11 final grades bear the institution’s seal.
- If you are a current student at another higher education institution, only your academic record.
- Academic history and a certificate of good behavior, if you’ve already attended a university or college.
- Copy of the applicant’s overseas visa, residency permission, health insurance policy, and SAQA Evaluation Certificate.
- a receipt showing the payment of the R100 application fee to the ABSA account number 1000 000 589 with your ID number or student number as the reference.
Contact The University of Venda
University of Venda Physical AddressUniversity Road
Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950
Postal Address
Private Bag X5050
Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950
GPS Coordinates: Latitude -22,9757 / Longitude 30,4444
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Tel: +27 15 962 8000