The University of Pretoria (UP) is a seven-campus public university, with its largest campus located in Hatfield, South Africa’s dynamic diplomatic hub. Set amid Pretoria’s iconic jacaranda trees, UP is an impact-driven, research-intensive institution recognised among the world’s leading universities. We offer high-quality teaching, learning, and research across nine faculties, including South Africa’s only Faculty of Veterinary Science, Africa’s top Faculty of Law, and one of the continent’s most respected business schools.

Our community brings together some of the world’s brightest minds to address society’s most urgent challenges and unlock new possibilities for People and the Planet. At UP, education is more than studying it is a way of life grounded in social responsibility, innovation, and building just, sustainable, and resilient futures for South Africa, Africa, and the world.

For more than a century, UP has grown and adapted alongside South Africa, remaining steadfast in our commitment to quality education and meaningful impact. Our story is defined by transformation and vision, and it is shaped by people – our staff, students, and alumni – whose contributions continue to influence society locally and globally. Discover where we’ve come from, what defines us, and how our legacy inspires the future.