University of Johannesburg Important Information

University of Johannesburg Important Information

University of Johannesburg Important Information

Are you thinking about attending the University of Johannesburg for your postsecondary education? As one of the top universities in South Africa, UJ provides a broad selection of academic programs, cutting-edge facilities, and extensive student support services. Here is some critical information about the University of Johannesburg to assist you in making an informed selection and getting ready for your academic adventure.

The vision of the University of Johannesburg

“An international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future” is how the UJ describes its goal. “Inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge,” is how the mission is best summarized.

The six strategic goals offer a targeted way to achieve the above-stated University’s Vision, Mission, and Values. They also constitute a revision of the original University of Johannesburg Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of the university’s broader positioning as “The Pan-African” Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the main objective of obtaining international quality and eminence.

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The six strategic objectives are:

• Excellence in Research and Innovation
• Excellence in Teaching and Learning
• An International Profile for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)
• An Enriching Student-Friendly Learning and Living Experience
• National and Global Reputation Management
• Fitness for Global Excellence and Stature (GES)

The University contains seven faculties and a college, including the College of Business and Economics, which is home to the recently founded Johannesburg Business School, as well as the faculties of Education, Law, Humanities, Art, Design and Architecture, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment. The University’s four campuses are located in Auckland Park Bunting Road, Auckland Park Kingsway, Doornfontein, and Soweto.

Important Information before you apply

Checklist for applying

• Valid email address (Gmail or Yahoo mail account).
• Have the prerequisites for the study options been satisfied? To view the Undergraduate Prospectus and learn more about the minimal entrance criteria, click HERE.
• If you have finished Grade 12 (see procedure below), you can submit certified and individually scanned papers.
• Online candidates must upload the following documents; applicants presently enrolled in grade 12 or internal transfers or seniors are exempt from this requirement:
• All documentation needs to be certified.
• Make sure the scanned file is no larger than 512 KB.
• All documents are scanned in either tiff, pdf, jpg, or gif format.
• It is necessary to scan and upload each document as a separate attachment.
• As an alternative, documents can be emailed to ujappdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za with the student number or provisional reference listed in the subject line.

New applicants

• Before submitting an application, please check the Undergraduate Prospectus by clicking HERE to make sure you meet the minimal entrance criteria.
• Applications can be submitted electronically (FREE) or on paper (R200.00). For more help submitting a hardcopy, feel free to get in touch with our Call Center at 011 559 4555 or send an email to mylife@uj.ac.za.
• Only two study options may be applied per academic year. Once these study options have been decided, they cannot be changed.
• The University of Johannesburg accepts students simultaneously. As a result, if an applicant is qualified for both options, they may be admitted to/provisionally chosen for both. When a candidate has been accepted for both options, it is up to the candidate to select the qualification for which they want to register. The alternate option won’t be immediately accepted if you haven’t registered for it.
• Applications for candidates who are retaking Grade 12 courses will be handled using the most recent results. If you took Grade 12 more than once, you must submit your combined results together with your application.
• By selecting “National Senior Certificate” on the Results Detail page of the online application process, candidates who are writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through the IEB or SACAI examining organizations may apply.
• For the purpose of verification and auditing, applicants who are currently in Grade 12 may be asked to submit certified copies of their final Grade 11 test results.
• The American General Education Development (GED) test will not be accepted by the University of Johannesburg for admittance into its undergraduate curriculum. Applicants who have earned their American GED and wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at UJ must get a grade 12 NSC/IEB/SACAI or an international equivalent.
• The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are not a part of UJ’s admissions standards, and candidates are not required to take the NBTs in order to apply for or be admitted to UJ. In uncommon cases where the applicant is in possession of an exceptional school leaving certificate, the applicant may be required to write the NBTs.
• The University of Johannesburg wants to warn you against people and businesses who charge a fee to help with applications while making out to be affiliated with or working for the University of Johannesburg. We warn you not to become a victim of such a scam because online applications are free.

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Re-applicants/Transfer applicants/Senior applicants

• Before submitting an application, please check the Undergraduate Prospectus by clicking HERE to make sure you meet the minimal entrance criteria.
• Applications can be submitted electronically (FREE) or on paper (R200.00). For more help submitting a hardcopy, feel free to get in touch with our Call Center at 011 559 4555 or send an email to mylife@uj.ac.za.
• Only two study options may be selected by applicants. Once these study options have been decided, they cannot be changed.
• The University of Johannesburg accepts students simultaneously. As a result, if an applicant is qualified for both options, they may be admitted to/provisionally chosen for both. When a candidate has been accepted for both options, it is up to the candidate to select the qualification for which they want to register. The alternate option won’t be immediately accepted if you haven’t registered for it.
• Contact the UJ Call Center at 011 559 4555 to confirm or update your mobile number or email address.
• When applying, students who are transferring from another university or higher institution must disclose their prior coursework and attach a complete transcript of their grades and degree or diploma certificate (if applicable). Using your current UJ student number, choose “Request a PIN” if you’ve forgotten your pin. You will receive a PIN via the registered email address. After that, log in with your student ID and the given PIN.
• The American General Education Development (GED) test will not be accepted by the University of Johannesburg for admittance into its undergraduate curriculum. Applicants who have earned their American GED and wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at UJ must get a grade 12 NSC/IEB/SACAI or an international equivalent.

For the most precise and recent information about admission requirements, degree offers, and support services, remember to visit the official University of Johannesburg website.

Contact Details

Admission/Applications

Email: myfuture@uj.ac.za
Tel: (011) 559 4555

General

Email: myfuture@uj.ac.za
Tel:  (011) 559 4555

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