South Africa

Discover South Africa! Loras students rave about their experiences at the University of

Pretoria, South Africa on the Pretoria/Loras exchange program.

University of Pretoria

Course Descriptions, and Course Search


 * South Africa Introduction
 * Know Before You Go
 * What To Pack For South Africa
 * Questions about UP
 * Communications in Pretoria
 * Academics at UP
 * Housing at UP
 * Traveling in South Africa

The Location

The University of Pretoria (UP) is located in the beautiful residential city of Pretoria, the

administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa. Established in 1904, this formerly Afrikaner

institution is now open to all South Africans and has expanded to become one of the

largest universities in the country, with nearly 40,000 students living on 6 campuses.

The city of Pretoria has modern facilities, from medical care to shopping, and is located within

easy reach of some of South Africa’s major tourist attractions, including the famed Kruger National

Game Park. It is linked by road, rail, bus, and air to all other cities in the region, and is 45

minutes drive by superhighway from the Johannesburg Tambo International Airport.

· Calendar: Spring term is mid-January to late June; Fall term is early July to late November

· Language of Instruction: English

· Courses: Take courses in almost any subject from the humanities to the natural sciences.Courses can be viewed at www.up.ac.za

Accommodations and Meals: Students live in international student housing at the University of Pretoria. Meals are available at on campus food courts and nearby restaurants. Pretoria’s markets and restaurants provide excellent food at low prices, and the cuisine is very similar to American fare. Pretoria is located in the middle of one of the major citrus, beef, and grain producing regions of South Africa, and offers a wide variety of fresh food products.