| Key Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of University | University of Johannesburg (UJ) | ||
| Acronym | UJ | ||
| Motto | The Future. Reimagined. | ||
| Established | 1 January 2005 | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Province | Gauteng | ||
| Type | Public university | ||
| Faculties | College of Business and Economics; Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Humanities; Faculty of Law and Faculty of Sciences | ||
| Campus | Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto campuses | ||
| UJ Website | www.uj.ac.za | ||
Overview
University of Johannesburg (UJ) founded in 1 January 2005 is a public university in Gauteng. UJ has four campuses: the Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto campuses – all located in the metropolitan area of the City of Johannesburg.
The University has 8 Faculties viz., Education, Law, Humanities, Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment as well as the College of Business and Economics, housing the newly established Johannesburg Business School.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculties and Courses offered
The list of faculties and courses offered by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is given below:
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
- Architecture
- Fashion Design Fashion Production
- Graphic (Communication) Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Design and Manufacture
- Multimedia ( Digital) Design
- Visual (Fine) Art
Faculty of Education
- BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3)
- BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-7)
- BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Grades 7-12)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
- PGCE (Further Education and Training Teaching)(Grade 7-12)
- PGCE: (Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Teaching) (Grade 10-12)
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
- Postgraduate School of Engineering Management
- School of Electrical Engineering
- School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment
- School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chiropractic
- Emergency Medical Care
- Environmental Health
- Complementary Medicine
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Radiography)
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Sport and Movement Studies
Faculty of Humanities
- Anthropology and Development Studies
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Religion Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Sciences
- Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Botany & Plant Biotechnology
- Chemical Sciences
- Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies
- Geology
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Prospectus
University of Johannesburg (UJ) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. Download University of Johannesburg (UJ) Prospectus for undergraduate.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Accommodation / Residences
Important information:
- For first time applicants, first complete the academic application process and use your student/reference number to complete the residence application as indicated below.
- Please click here for more information on student accommodation and residence life.
- Once you have been academically admitted at the University in January 2021, and your received a letter of confirmation of placement in residence, you will be required to pay a residence deposit of R1220.00
- Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the residences (depending on space availability)
- You may reside only on the campus where you attend your studies.
- No residence transfers are allowed.
- Only applicants studying towards FULL TIME curricular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes may apply for residence.
- Residence online application is not available for 1st Time Entering Students 24 years and older. You can download a hardcopy application form at the bottom of this page.
Click HERE to apply online for UJ Residence
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Application Status
Did you have submitted your application study at University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.
Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.
To track your application go to: https://student.uj.ac.za/status.aspx
How to apply to study at University of Johannesburg (UJ)?
If you want to apply to the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: https://apply.online.uj.ac.za/Start-Now/Apply-Now
Application for January intake, closes end of October each year.
Campus of University of Johannesburg (UJ) and contact details
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Bunting Road, Auckland Park
Doornfontein Campus
Cnr Siemert & Beit Streets, Doornfontein
Soweto Campus
Old Potch, Road Soweto
Tel: +27 11 559 4555
e-mail: [email protected]
For more information visit University of Johannesburg (UJ) official website: https://www.uj.ac.za