# University of Pretoria

> The University of Pretoria School of Medicine offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), a six-year, full-time undergraduate degree in English. The 2027 application deadline published for both South African and international applicants is 30 June 2026. The programme integrates theoretical blocks, special activities and clinical rotations, and its official programme page records accreditation by the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

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## Key facts

- Location: Pretoria, [South Africa](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/south-africa)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1908
- Official website: https://www.up.ac.za/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) — programme accreditation stated by University of Pretoria
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) — University of Pretoria School of Medicine listed, currently operational
- Verify: [University of Pretoria MBChB programme record](https://www.up.ac.za/programmes/undergraduate/bachelor-of-medicine-and-surgery-mbchb/2027)
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools — University of Pretoria School of Medicine](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0001423)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university-of-pretoria-bachelor-medicine-surgery) | MBBS | 6 years | English | $4,750–$8,150 (indicative; 2026) |

## Why students choose it

- A six-year, full-time MBChB with an integrated programme structure and clinical rotations.
- A published 2027 application deadline of 30 June 2026 for both South African and eligible international applicants.
- 2026 official tuition estimates published by year of study rather than an unsupported single headline fee.

## Things to consider

- Admission is competitive: meeting the stated minimum levels does not guarantee a place.
- International applicants from countries that have their own medical schools are not considered for MBChB under the published 2027 rule.
- The published 2026 figures are estimates by year of study and do not include accommodation or personal costs.

## Best fit for

- Applicants with strong school-level English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences preparation.
- Eligible international applicants seeking an English-taught South African undergraduate medical degree.
- Applicants prepared for a six-year programme that combines academic blocks with clinical rotations.

## Campus and city

MBChB is offered by the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The 2026 programme record describes an integrated, outcomes-based and problem-oriented course. The Faculty yearbook includes clinical training and student-intern rotations as part of the curriculum; no individual rotation site or timetable is promised in this package.

Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and the University’s academic calendar, accommodation and student-support services are organised around its campuses. The university publishes residence guidance through TuksRes, but a room, a particular residence and living costs are not included in the MBChB tuition range.

The MBChB programme combines theoretical blocks, special activities and clinical rotations. The 2026 Faculty yearbook also records clinical-skills assessment and student-intern rotations. These are curriculum components, not a guarantee of a particular hospital placement, specialty or future internship post.


## Hostel, food and safety

UP’s Residence Affairs and Accommodation service, TuksRes, publishes its 2026 residence guide and manages on-campus residential information. Accommodation availability, room allocation and residence charges are separate from the MBChB estimated tuition figures.

UP Student Health Services publishes dietary consultations for registered students. The service does not make a Medicine-specific meal-plan or food-cost commitment, so food and personal living expenses are not presented as part of programme tuition.

The University’s Student Affairs structure includes counselling, health and disability units, and its student-support pages publish crisis and careline contacts. The reviewed materials do not publish Medicine-specific incident statistics or guarantee a particular safety outcome.

UP Student Affairs lists counselling, health, disability, development and governance support. Student Health Services provides primary healthcare across campuses; its published services include medical advice, referrals, dietary advice and confidential HIV counselling. Access conditions and any third-party costs remain service-specific.


## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the University of Pretoria MBChB?

The University of Pretoria’s 2026 and 2027 MBChB programme records state a minimum duration of six years of full-time study.

### What is the 2027 MBChB application deadline?

UP lists 30 June 2026 as the closing date for both South African and international MBChB applications for the 2027 programme page.

### What school subjects are required for MBChB?

For applicants using the South African NSC or IEB route, the published minimums are achievement level 5 in English, 6 in Mathematics, 5 in Physical Sciences and an APS of 35. UP also publishes an international undergraduate prospectus for qualifications not issued by Umalusi.

### Can every international applicant apply for MBChB?

No. UP’s published MBChB information says applications from citizens of countries that have their own medical schools are not considered. Eligible applicants with non-Umalusi school-leaving qualifications use the international undergraduate prospectus route.

### What is the estimated MBChB tuition for 2026?

UP publishes estimated tuition by year of study for South African and SADC citizens: R89,000–98,000 in year 1, R90,000–96,000 in year 2, R84,000–90,000 in year 3, R90,000–100,000 in year 4, R104,000–110,000 in year 5 and R88,630–144,000 in year 6. These are estimates rather than a single fixed programme total.

### How is clinical learning included in the programme?

The programme record describes theoretical blocks, special activities and clinical rotations. The Faculty yearbook also includes clinical-skills assessment and student-intern rotations in the MBChB curriculum.

### Is MBChB taught in English?

The World Directory of Medical Schools records English for the University of Pretoria School of Medicine. UP’s MBChB admission requirements also assess English Home Language or English First Additional Language for the NSC/IEB route.

### What professional steps follow the MBChB degree in South Africa?

UP states that students register with the HPCSA as medical students after first-year admission. Graduates then register as interns, complete the required internship and community service before private practice in South Africa; professional rules apply separately from university admission.

### What support is published for registered students?

UP Student Affairs lists counselling, health and disability support. Student Health Services publishes primary healthcare, medical advice, referrals, dietary advice and confidential HIV counselling for registered students; some external or specialised services can carry a cost.


## Sources

- [University of Pretoria — MBChB programme 2027](https://www.up.ac.za/programmes/undergraduate/bachelor-of-medicine-and-surgery-mbchb/2027) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Pretoria Yearbook 2026 — MBChB](https://www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/2026/pdf/programme/10130003?content=abridged) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Pretoria — undergraduate tuition fees by faculty 2026](https://www.up.ac.za/student-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees-faculty) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Pretoria — 2026 registration payment requirements](https://www.up.ac.za/student-fees/when-pay-what-2026) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Pretoria — academic calendar database](https://linus.up.ac.za/calendars/calendarget.phtml) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Pretoria — Student Affairs](https://www.up.ac.za/student-affairs/department-of-student-affairs) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [World Directory of Medical Schools — University of Pretoria School of Medicine](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0001423) (checked 2026-07-25)

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