The University of Pretoria (UP) student portal is your gateway to all academic services and resources. Here’s how to access and use it effectively:
Access Methods
- Through the main university website:
- Visit www.up.ac.za
- Click “my UP Login” in the top navigation menu
- Direct portal access:
- Go straight to https://upnet.up.ac.za/
Login Credentials
- Your username starts with ‘u’ followed by your student number (EMPLID)
- Example: If your student number is
10514532, your username isu10514532 - Use your assigned password
Available Features
Once logged in, you can access:
- Academic calendar
- Online applications
- Application status
- Exam results
- Course registrations
- Fee payments
- Timetables
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Password Recovery
If you’ve forgotten your password:
- Click the “Lost (forgotten) password” link
- Enter your username (starting with ‘u’)
- Follow the prompts to reset your password
Need help? Contact the UP support Helpdesk at https://www1.up.ac.za/uplogin/faces/log-support-call.jsp
New Students Setup
To create your initial account:
- Go to https://upnet.up.ac.za/
- Click the ‘New User’ button
- Provide your username and National ID/passport number
- Create a secure password meeting requirements
- Set up security questions for future password recovery