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Public university in Pretoria, South Africa

The University of Pretoria (UP) is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa. The university was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Johannesburg-based Transvaal University College and is the fourth South African institution in continuous operation to be awarded university status.

History

The University of Pretoria was founded in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Transvaal University College. Initially, it had 32 students and four professors in a single late Victorian house. In 1910, the university moved to its current location in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria. The institution gained university status in 1930 and became the University of Pretoria.

Campuses

The University of Pretoria has seven suburban campuses and a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. The main campus, known as the Hatfield Campus, is located in the suburb of Hatfield.

Academics

The University of Pretoria offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is organized into nine faculties and a business school. The faculties include Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, and others.

Research

The University of Pretoria is a leading research university in South Africa. It is home to several research institutes and centers, including the Centre for Human Rights and the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

Student Life

The university has a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, sports clubs, and cultural activities. The TuksSport is the university's sports department, which supports a wide range of sports.

Notable Alumni

The University of Pretoria has produced many notable alumni, including Nelson Mandela, who received an honorary doctorate from the university, and Elon Musk, who attended the university briefly.

Related pages

Gallery

University of Pretoria Coat of Arms
Old Arts Building

Old Arts Building
Campus plan 1930
Historical image of the university
Die Skip sculpture
Faculty of Law
Ou Lettere building
Mirage F1 on display
Willem Lodewyk etching
Equine sculpture
Mapungubwe
University chapel
Groenkloof campus
Merensky Library
Humanities building
World ranking
High-performance computing
University rugby
Graduation ceremony 1908-1930

Graduation ceremony 1908-1930
Graduation 1918
Graduation 1920
Graduation 1922

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-'''University of Pretoria'''
+{{short description|Public university in Pretoria, South Africa}}
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-The [[University of Pretoria]] (UP) is a renowned [[higher education]] institution located in [[Pretoria]], [[South Africa]]. It is one of the largest and oldest [[universities]] in the country, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including the Faculty of Health Sciences, which houses its prestigious medical school.
+The '''University of Pretoria''' ('''UP''') is a multi-campus public research university in [[Pretoria]], the administrative and de facto capital of [[South Africa]]. The university was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Johannesburg-based [[Transvaal University College]] and is the fourth South African institution in continuous operation to be awarded university status.
 ==History==
-The University of Pretoria was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Transvaal University College. It became a fully-fledged university in 1930 and has since grown into a leading research and teaching institution in South Africa and on the African continent. The university has played a pivotal role in educating generations of South African leaders, professionals, and scholars.
+The University of Pretoria was founded in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Transvaal University College. Initially, it had 32 students and four professors in a single late Victorian house. In 1910, the university moved to its current location in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria. The institution gained university status in 1930 and became the University of Pretoria.
-==Campus==
+==Campuses==
-The main campus of the University of Pretoria, known as the Hatfield Campus, is situated in the urban setting of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. The campus is renowned for its beautiful architecture and lush gardens, providing an inspiring environment for students and staff. The university also operates several other campuses and facilities, including the Groenkloof Campus and the Onderstepoort Campus, which is home to the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
+The University of Pretoria has seven suburban campuses and a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. The main campus, known as the Hatfield Campus, is located in the suburb of Hatfield.
 ==Academics==
-The University of Pretoria offers a comprehensive range of programs across its nine faculties: Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Theology and Religion, and Veterinary Science. The university is particularly noted for its strong programs in [[engineering]], [[law]], [[veterinary science]], and [[medicine]].
+The University of Pretoria offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is organized into nine faculties and a business school. The faculties include [[Faculty of Humanities]], [[Faculty of Law]], [[Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology]], and others.
-===Faculty of Health Sciences===
-The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria is one of the leading medical education institutions in South Africa. It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in health sciences, including [[medicine]], [[nursing]], [[dentistry]], [[pharmacy]], and [[physiotherapy]]. The faculty is committed to excellence in health sciences education, research, and community engagement.
 ==Research==
-The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive university, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in South Africa and globally. It hosts several research institutes and centers, focusing on areas such as infectious diseases, sustainable agriculture, genetics, and social sciences. The university's researchers are at the forefront of addressing global challenges, including health issues, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
+The University of Pretoria is a leading research university in South Africa. It is home to several research institutes and centers, including the [[Centre for Human Rights]] and the [[Gordon Institute of Business Science]].
 ==Student Life==
-Student life at the University of Pretoria is vibrant and diverse, with a wide range of cultural, sporting, and social activities. The university is home to numerous student societies and clubs, catering to a variety of interests and backgrounds. Students also have access to modern facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and sports complexes, to support their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
+The university has a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, sports clubs, and cultural activities. The [[TuksSport]] is the university's sports department, which supports a wide range of sports.
+==Notable Alumni==
+The University of Pretoria has produced many notable alumni, including [[Nelson Mandela]], who received an honorary doctorate from the university, and [[Elon Musk]], who attended the university briefly.
+==Related pages==
+* [[List of universities in South Africa]]
+* [[Pretoria]]
+* [[Higher education in South Africa]]
-==Alumni==
+==Gallery==
-The University of Pretoria has produced many distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields, both in South Africa and internationally. These include leaders in government, business, academia, and the arts, who have played a key role in shaping the country's history and development.
+<gallery>
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Coat_of_Arms.png|University of Pretoria Coat of Arms
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Old_Arts_building.jpg|Old Arts Building
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Campus_plan_1930.jpg|Campus plan 1930
+File:University_of_Pretoria_History2.jpg|Historical image of the university
+File:Die_skip_University_of_pretoria.JPG|Die Skip sculpture
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Faculty_of_Law.jpg|Faculty of Law
+File:Ou_Lettere,_d,_Tuks.jpg|Ou Lettere building
+File:Mirage_F1_on_display_University_of_Pretoria.jpg|Mirage F1 on display
+File:Willem_Lodewyk,_Etching_by_Jacobus_Houbraken_570004.jpg|Willem Lodewyk etching
+File:University_of_pretoria_equine_sculpture.jpg|Equine sculpture
+File:Mapungubwe,_Limpopo,_South_Africa_(20356187550).jpg|Mapungubwe
+File:Hendrik_pretorius_university_pretoria_chapel.jpg|University chapel
+File:South_Africa-Pretoria_University_of_Pretoria-Groenkloof010.jpg|Groenkloof campus
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Merensky_Library.jpg|Merensky Library
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Humanities_building.jpg|Humanities building
+File:University_of_Pretoria_World_Ranking.png|World ranking
+File:DON-HPC.jpg|High-performance computing
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Rugby.jpg|University rugby
+File:University_of_Pretoria_graduation_1908-1930.jpg|Graduation ceremony 1908-1930
+File:University_of_Pretoria_Graduation_1918.jpg|Graduation 1918
+File:University_of_Pretoria_graduation_1920.jpg|Graduation 1920
+File:University_of_Pretoria_graduation_1922.jpg|Graduation 1922
+</gallery>
-[[Category:Universities in South Africa]]
+[[Category:University of Pretoria]]
-[[Category:Education in Pretoria]]
+[[Category:Universities in Gauteng]]
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+[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1908]]
+[[Category:1908 establishments in South Africa]]