University of Johannesburg (UJ): Application 2023, Admission, Courses, Requirements & Closing Dates
University of Johannesburg or known as UJ was established in the year 2005. The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University.
The university which located in Gauteng offers various undergraduates and postgraduates programme under the faculty of College of Business and Economics; Art, Design and Architecture; Education; Engineering & the Built Environment; Health Sciences; Humanities; Law and Science.
University of Johannesburg (UJ): Highlights
| Institution Type | Public university |
| Total Faculty | 8 |
| Academic Year | 2023 |
| Application Closing Date | 30 September 2022 |
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Admissions / Applications 2023
- The admissions at University of Johannesburg (UJ) for the year 2023 are made through Online mode.
- An applicant who wishes to apply for any course can visit the official website and can register through the portal available.
How to apply to study at University of Johannesburg (UJ)
In order to apply to apply to the University of Johannesburg, you will need the following:
- Final School leaving results when applying with international credentials or currently in Grade 12 (Final Grade 11 results)
- Valid South African ID, Birth Certificate or Passport
- Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)
- Provide proof of the English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 6 and TOEFL at an average score of 80–104 for Undergraduate programmes) Alternatively, you may elect to write the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme Test (UJELP).
- Should you choose to write the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme Test (UJELP), Mr Malibongwe Masango will be the contact person for UJELP. Mr Masango is contactable on +27 (0) 11 559 4265 or mmasango@uj.ac.za
- Applicants who are attending or have attended a University within or outside the Republic of South Africa, must submit an academic transcript that covers the period of study, especially if they intend on being granted exemption from modules or courses at University.
Applicants may apply online or they may make use of the hard copy UJ Application form.
To apply online, click here.
To download the hard copy of the application forms click here. This application must be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre or be mailed to the University.
While online applications are free for applicants, those who complete the hard copy of the application form will have to pay a non-refundable application fee of R200.
All supporting documents may be uploaded on the application platform or emailed to intappsdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za.
Students who will need campus accommodation must submit a completed residence application form at the same time that they apply to study at UJ.