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University of the Free State

Location

Bloemfontein, ZA, Bloemfontein South Africa

Ranking

# 1001-1200QS World University Rankings

University Profile

About University of the Free State

The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than...
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About University of the Free State

The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than...
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University information

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Rankings & Ratings

University of the Free State is one of the top public universities in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #1001-1200

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation
6.1
Citations per Faculty
8.8
Employment Outcomes
11.6
Employer Reputation
5.8
Faculty Student Ratio
3.4
International Research Network
92.4
International Student Ratio
4.4
Sustainability
1.7

Campus locations

campus

Bloemfontein, ZA Campus

Bloemfontein

ZA

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