Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Divinity (BC940301) is a theology qualification focused on professional ministry, offered on the Bloemfontein Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology and Religion | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. Minimum AP 28; English Level 4 (50%). All applicants complete a selection form; first-time entering students write the UFS test of academic literacy (NBT Academic and Quantitative Literacy are written but only Academic Literacy results are used at registration).

ZAR 52,160 a year (2027). Prospectus 2027 estimated fee structure: estimated average tuition per year for 'BTh/BDiv'; guideline for first year, excludes food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, accommodation and travel; subject to change. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 55,820 a year (2026). Indicative estimated average cost per year for SA and SADC students, listed as 'BTh/B.Div' (first-year amount shown). Year 1 R55,820; Year 2 R50,430; Year 3 R46,570; Year 4 R46,650. Tuition is charged per module and varies with modules registered; subject Source

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ufs.ac.za

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