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University of Fort Hare (UFH) is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing competitive academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, scholarship and professional practice. We prepare our students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted to be a global citizen, committed to lifelong learning and able to contribute and engage in community development initiatives.

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

One of Fort Hare’s great strengths lies in the excellent working relations between all the internal and external stakeholders of the University. This combination provides superb facilities, contact with the very best minds, and personal supervision and support to help develop your academic interests. We pride ourselves on the close level of pastoral care provided by department tutors, support staff and student-run networks. We also provide many opportunities to engage socially in activities such as sports, performance and literary arts, debating and voluntary work as well as to develop knowledge and transferable skills to prepare you for the future. Vision The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and wider community.

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Mission Statement king william’s town To provide high quality education of international standards that east london contributes to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and ethically relevant, and applying that knowledge to the scientific, technological and social-economic development of our nation and the wider world. Values Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Ethics Location and Campuses Main Campus –Alice Campus East London Campus The main campus of UFH is situated in the fertile valley, The establishment of a strong, urban-based campus in East some 120 kilometres due west of East London. It is located London has become a reality. The ideal position of this campus in Alice, a small town in rural setting and the capital of in the largest non-metropolitan city in lends itself to Raymond Mhlaba Municipality. The campus has over 8000 attracting a varied mix of students and staff and caters for long registered students, the majority of which lives in the small town distance learning and part time students with programmes and and contributes considerably to the development of its economy. courses that meet the need of vast students.

One of Fort Hare’s great strengths lies in the partnership between the University and the departments.

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Govan Mbeki Research And Development Centre (GMRDC) The Research and Development Centre (GMRDC) was established through the amalgamation of the earlier office Campus of the Dean of Research and the former Govan Mbeki Research The Bhisho campus, which is just outside King William’s Town Resource Centre (GMRRC). The Centre acts as a service to and sited close to the seat of present-day provincial government, staff on all research and development related matters across has developed a reputation in public-service-related courses. all campuses and administers the University’s research budget. It stimulates, promotes and builds research capacity among The University has 16800 students located across the 3 staff and post graduate students and works in collaboration campuses. These campuses provide the perfect environment with donors and national and international research bodies. for urban-rural cultural integration and production of knowledge, The Centre also develops - and monitors the implementation which addresses the regional, national, African and international of - the University’s research, postgraduate and research ethics challenges of the 21st century. policies. Office of International Affairs Accommodation The office of International Affairs is tasked amongst other The University provides accommodation in both Alice and East things, with the responsibility of raising the international London campuses. When filling in the application form for an profile of UFH through establishing, managing and servicing academic programme; please fill in the application form for a strategic Partnerships and Mobility / Exchange programmes residence as well. It is important to attach the proof of payment of the University. The office also manages the Recruitment and for the residence application to the application form. As soon admissions of International Students into the university. It also as you receive your residence admission letter, please pay your ensures that International Students comply with the immigration residence deposit, to secure your residence placement. laws of the Republic. It further manages the International student life and support services for Students. The office coordinates all International Qualifications the internationalization activities of UFH. All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Faculties Qualification Authority (SAQA).www.saqa.org.za for Post graduate The university has a comprehensive range of academic students and www.he-enrol.ac.za for undergraduate students. programmes and career oriented programmes that are offered across five faculties. These programmes are designed to equip future leaders in various disciplines and fields, ranging from Diplomas, Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctoral Degree, University of Fort Hare with appropriate skills and knowledge. International Affairs Office • Faculty of Health Sciences Alice Campus • Faculty of Law Private Bag X1314, South Africa • Faculty of Science and Agriculture Tel: :+27(0)40 602 2424 • Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities E-mail: [email protected] • Faculty of Education Fax : +27 (0) 86 628 2383 • Faculty of Management and commerce

We prepare our students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted to be a global citizen, committed to lifelong learning.

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