University of Johannesburg (UJ) Online Application 2028

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is expected to open its 2028 application window on 1 April 2027. The university’s Admissions Office is responsible for receiving and processing applications from prospective students.

Applicants interested in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes can visit the official UJ website at www.uj.ac.za to access the online application portal and complete their applications once the application period opens.

Who Can Apply to the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for 2028?

The University of Johannesburg is expected to accept applications from prospective students who meet the admission requirements for their chosen programmes. Both South African and international applicants may apply, provided they satisfy the relevant academic and other admission criteria.

Grade 12 learners: Students currently in Grade 12 may apply using their available school results, subject to UJ’s requirements.
Matriculants: Applicants who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification may apply for undergraduate programmes.
Diploma and degree holders: Students who already hold relevant qualifications may apply for further undergraduate studies or postgraduate programmes, depending on the entry requirements.
International applicants: Students with qualifications obtained outside South Africa may apply, subject to qualification recognition and any additional requirements for international students.
Postgraduate applicants: Graduates who meet the required qualifications may apply for honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s or doctoral programmes, where offered

Detailed UJ Application Dates for 2028

Students who wish to begin a new qualification or further their studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) can apply during the regular application period, which is expected to run from 1 April to 31 October 2027. All required supporting documents must be submitted before the closing date to ensure that applications are considered for the 2028 academic year.

How to Apply to the University of Johannesburg

Follow the steps below to complete the University of Johannesburg 2028 online application form

Get access to the internet with a smart device (Laptop, Computer, Mobile phone, Tablet…)
Enter “www.uj.ac.za/Apply
Click on the ‘New Applicant’ option if you are new
Select Yes/No from the drop-down box to indicate your Student Number
Select Yes/No from the drop-down box to indicate whether you are returning to complete an incomplete application
Enter the Qualification token if applicable
Read the clause that pops up after the step above
Check the box ” I Accept“
Click on the “Next” Option to proceed
Enter your passport/ID number
Fill in the blank spaces
Click on the “Save and Continue” to proceed to the next page
Choose your Qualification
Upload your Documents (Ensure they are in the prescribed formats)
Submit your Application and monitor your status by visiting the official website

Foreign Applicants

Send in a completed application form together with any necessary documentation.
The use of online applications is completely free.
Supporting Documents can be emailed to intappsdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za or uploaded to the application platform.

Application Supporting Documents

Final school-leaving results when applying with international credentials or currently in Grade 12 (Final Grade 11 results)
Valid Passport, Identity Document or Birth Certificate
Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any language other than English)
Provide proof of English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching

Accommodation: Please submit a completed residential application form together with your application to study at UJ if you require on-campus housing.

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UJ Application Fee 2028:

Online applications are free of Charge

UJ Admission Requirements 2026

Learners who have not written the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) final examinations, but fall in the categories listed below will be referred to the faculties* for faculty-specific selection:
ACE School of Tomorrow, NCV, NASCA, SC(a) N3/N4/N5/N6 results, and Any other final school-leaving certificates not aforementioned. PsyCaD evaluation and NBT results may be required.
Applicants must have the right combination of recognized National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, as well as particular levels of achievement in these subjects, as specified in the prospectus, to gain entrance to a faculty and a specific program.

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