University of Pretoria had its humble beginnings from a small house in 1908 with four professors and 32 students. Currently, it is one of South Africa’s largest research universities with a dynamic community of diverse students and staff, united by a vision to create a space where new ideas can flourish.
The University’s unwavering commitment to academic quality is why we stand among the top 2% of universities worldwide. University of Pretoria aims to be a human-centred university that pursues meaningful impact and shapes the future through transformative education, research, engagement, and innovation.