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University of JohannesburgUndergraduate / Postgraduate
Doctorate | Masters | Honours | PG Degree/Diploma/Certificate | Adv. Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1) When do I apply?
– UJ’s 2025 application cycle opens on 1 April 2024.
Q.2) How many choices of study may I apply for?
– Undergraduate – Two
– Postgraduate – Two
Q.3) When and how will I receive the outcome of my application?
– Online applicants will receive either a final or deferred status within 48 hours. Hardcopy applicants will receive either a final or deferred status within 5 working days.
Q.4) Can I apply without a copy of my ID/Passport document?
– Yes, you can apply without submitting a copy of your ID/Passport document.
Q.5) Can I use the downloaded application form or do I request an original form?
– Yes, you may submit a completed application form that you have downloaded. Harcopy applications are R200. Online applications are free.
Q.6) Can I apply via email?
– No, you may not apply via email. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants wanting to submit a hardcopy application form can submit their application form at any of the four UJ campuses or the application can be sent via post to the University.
Q.7) Can I fax my application form?
– No, you may not fax your application form. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applicants wanting to submit a hardcopy application form can submit their application form at any of the four UJ campuses or the application can be sent via post to the University.
Q.8) Can I apply with my mid-year grade 12 results for undergraduate programmes?
– No, you may not. Applicants currently in grade 12 must either enter their final grade 11 results online or fill it in on the Hardcopy application form. Selection for applicants who completed grade 12 will be done based on their final grade 12 results.
Q.9) Do I get credits for courses offered at colleges?
– Universities and colleges are not all on the same NQF level of study. However, you may enquire at the relevant faculty to verify credit applications.
Q.10) Do you have financial assistance at UJ?
– Yes, we have NSFAS, Eduloan and bursaries, which you may enquire about at our Finance Department on each of our four campuses.
Q.11) Can I change campuses?
– Yes, you can change campuses if and only if the course is offered at the campus on which you wish to study. This would also depend on space availability.
Q.12) Can I upgrade my results at UJ?
– No. You may, however, contact the Department of Basic Education to enquire about this.
Q.13 Do I need to pay the application fee if I have previously applied at UJ?
– No, this is a one-off payment.
Q.14) What procedures do I follow if have not received a response from UJ?
– You may call the UJ Call Centre on 011 559 4555 to enquire or refer to the UJ website if you want to check your status – https://student.uj.ac.za/status.aspx
Q.15) Do I need to apply again if I have applied the previous year and have not been accepted?
– Yes, an applicant is required to fill out another application form for each academic year.
Q.16) How does one qualify for a mature age exemption?
– You would have to contact Universities South Africa (USAf) to enquire about this. uSAf will evaluate your matric results and advise if you qualify for mature age exemption or not.
Q.17) Can I apply for Undergradaute studies if I am writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies?
– Yes, Applicants writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through IEB or SACAI examining bodies can apply online by selecting “National Senior Certificate” under the Results Detail page of the online application process.
Q.18) How do I apply towards a NSFAS bursary?
– Applicants can click on the following link to apply online for a NSFAS bursary – https://nsfas.org.za/content/
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The University of Johannesburg would like to alert you that there are individuals /companies claiming to work for, or with the University of Johannesburg and are charging a fee to assist with applications.
Online applications are free and we caution you to not fall victim to such a scam.
Important information
- Advanced Diploma qualifications are classified as undergraduate. It is however processed (administratively) as a postgraduate qualification due to previous studies involved and different application closing dates.
- Applicants can apply either online (FREE) or via hardcopy (R200.00). If you wish to submit a hardcopy, please feel free to contact our Call Centre at 011 559 4555 or send an email to mylife@uj.ac.za for further assistance.
- In some instances research Masters and Doctoral students are expected to pre-register. Please refer to the specific Faculty/College information to determine whether you need to pre-register.
- Please consult the relevant Faculty/College yearbook to ensure you meet the minimum entrance requirements before applying.
- Applicants may only apply for two study choices per academic year. These study choices may not be amended once they have been chosen.
- The University of Johannesburg does simultaneous admissions. Therefore, should an applicant qualify for both choices, the applicant may be admitted/conditionally admitted/provisionally selected for both choices. In cases where an applicant has been admitted for both choices, it is up to the applicant to decide for which qualification they want to register. The alternative choice not registered for, will then be automatically be cancelled/declined.
- Before you submit your online application and upload/email documents, please visit the relevant faculty/department website to confirm additional documentation that may be required e.g. departmental application form, CV, motivation, thesis etc.
- Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to upload a full academic record/transcript and degree/diploma certificate (if applicable). Please refer to “Document upload requirements when applying online” below for more information on uploading of documents.
Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications towards Clinical and Counselling Psychology are requested to apply directly to the Department. - To verify or update your cell number/email details – contact the UJ Call Centre on 011 559 4555.
- The University of Johannesburg would like to alert you that there are individuals /companies claiming to work for, or with the University of Johannesburg and are charging a fee to assist with applications. Online applications are free and we caution you to not fall victim to such a scam.
Checklist for applying
- Valid email address (Gmail or Yahoo mail account).
- Document upload requirements when applying online (not applicable to applicants currently in grade 12 or internal transfer/Senior applicants):
- All documents must be certified
- Ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 512KB
- Documents are scanned in any of the following types – tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
- Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments
- Alternatively, documents can be emailed to ujappdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za with the provisional reference/student number noted in the subject line of the email.
| CLOSING DATES |
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| STUDENT ACCOMODATION
Only for first-time undergraduate and postgraduate entering applicants |
| POSTGRADUATE STUDIES All postgraduate programmes (Except for programmes listed below) Close: 31 October 2024 @ 12:00 |
| FACULTY OF ENGINEERING MEng/MPhil in Engineering Management (Course work) Close: 30 September 2024 @ 12:00 |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION MEd Educational Psychology Close: 23 June 2024 @ 12:00Postgraduate Certificate In Education (PGCE) Close: 30 September 2024 @ 12:00 |
| FACULTY OF HUMANITIES MA Clinical Psychology MA Counselling Psychology Close: 14 June 2024 @12:00BA Hons in Psychology BSc Hons in Psychology Open: 1 July 2024 Close: 30 September 2024 @12:00 |
| COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS AdvDip in Business Management BA Hons in Human Resource Management BA Hons in Industrial Psychology BCom Hons in Financial Planning BCom Hons in Human Resource Management BCom Hons in Industrial Psychology BComHons in Information Systems BCom Hons in Investment Management BCom Hons in Marketing Management BCom Hons in Strategic Management BCom Hons in Property Valuation and Management BCom Hons in Quantitative Finance Masters of Sustainability Management MCom in Accounting (RD) MCom in Auditing (RD) MCom in Computer Auditing (CW) – (if offered) MCom in Finance (CW) MCom in Financial Management (RD) MCom in International Accounting (CW) – (if offered) MCom in Investment Management (RD) MCom/MPhil in Industrial Psychology MCom in SA & International Taxation (CW) – (if offered) MCom in SA & International Taxation (RD) MCom in Quantitative Finance (RD) PhD in Accounting PhD Accounting with specialisation in Accounting and Finance PhD in Auditing PhD in Finance PhD in Industrial Psychology PhD in TaxationClose: 30 September 2024 @ 12:00 |
Continuing Education Programmes
Continuing Education Programmes (CEP) | Short Learning Programmes (SLP) | Short Courses
- Applicants may only apply for two study choices per academic year. These study choices may not be amended once they have been chosen.
- Applicants can apply either online (FREE) or via hardcopy (R200.00). If you wish to submit a hardcopy, please feel free to contact our Call Centre at 011 559 4555 or send an email to mylife@uj.ac.za for further assistance.
- For more information regarding programmes on offer go to – UJ Short Courses
- Click HERE for Continuing Education Programmes in the Transport and Supply Chain Management Department
- Click HERE for Continuing Education Programmes in the Faculty of Law
- Click HERE for Continuing Education Programmes in the Department of Business Management
International Applicants
- Please contact the International Office number/email/website for more information that might be applicable.
Checklist for applying
- Valid email address (Gmail or Yahoo mail account).
- Document upload requirements when applying online:
- All documents must be certified
- Ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 512KB
- All documents must be scanned in any of the following types – tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
- Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments
- Alternatively, documents can be emailed to ujappdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za with the provisional reference/student number noted in the subject line of the email.
STUDY ONLINE WITH UJ
- Apply by: 01 Dec 2024
- To Start by: 13 Jan 2025
Reasons to enrol in a UJ 100% online programme
Our completely online programmes are designed to help you advance your career while balancing personal obligations. You will benefit from the rigour of a traditional programme, made accessible online.
100% online programmes
Our online programmes are carefully designed to make earning a university qualification possible. Reach your personal education goals or advance your professional career with one of our accredited online qualifications. With six start dates per year, no travel required and a pay-per-module approach, our format gives you, as a first-time student or working professional, a convenient and accelerated opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills across a variety of industries and public services.