THE University of Pretoria (UP) is preparing to confer degrees on 12 511 undergraduate and postgraduate students during its autumn graduation season, taking place until May 15, 2024, on Hillcrest campus.
Notably, more than half of these graduates have benefited from financial assistance provided by the university.
Parents, guardians, donors, members of the media and friends of the university will be attending the graduation ceremonies, where 270 doctorates, 1 410 Master’s degrees, 2 234 Honours degrees, 6 832 bachelor’s degrees, 1 214 postgraduate diplomas and 551 advanced certificates will be conferred.
Among these graduates are individuals who have triumphed over significant personal challenges to reach this milestone.
“The university has always encouraged members of the UP community to seek additional funding beyond that of government grants in order to support…