Comprehensive university · Gauteng
University of Johannesburg
Comprehensive university offering both degrees and diplomas across engineering, health, business, IT and education.
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How you apply
Direct online application on the UJ student portal
Closing period
Applications usually open in April and close at the end of October.
Application fee
UJ has run fee-free online application periods — confirm on the UJ apply page
Campus
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Good to know
- Diploma routes are a realistic second option if you miss a degree APS.
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Careers you can study towards here
These are the career fields UJ commonly offers. Programme names and entry requirements differ per faculty — confirm in the current prospectus.
Documents to have ready
- Certified copy of your ID — Or your birth certificate plus passport if you do not have an ID yet. Certify at a police station, post office or Home Affairs.
- Your latest school results — Grade 11 final report when you apply, then your Grade 12 statement of results when it is issued.
- Parent or guardian ID — Usually required if you are under 18, and for funding applications.
- Proof of payment of the application fee — Where a fee applies. Keep the reference number — many portals will not submit without it.
- Proof of residence — A municipal bill or a letter from your ward councillor or traditional authority.
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