University of Johannesburg – UJ Undergraduate Degree, Diploma

By | October 27, 2018


University of Johannesburg – UJ Undergraduate Degree, Diploma Application

New applicants to NOTE

  • If you are an applicant re-writing Grade 12 subjects, applications will be processed on current results. If have to submit combined results with your application if Grade 12 has been written more than once.
  • 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.
  • Applicants currently in Grade 12 may be requested to provide certified copies of final Grade 11 results for verification and auditing purposes.
  • Applicants may only apply for two study choices. These study choices can’t be amended once they have been chosen.
  • Knowing the qualification requirements will avoid disappointment when applying. Therefore, ensure you consult with the 2019 Undergraduate Prospectus when completing your application.

Re-applicants/Transfer applicants/Senior applicants

  • Applicants may only apply for two study choices. These study choices may not be amended once they have been chosen.
  • Applicants already in possession of a UJ student number must use their existing student number when applying.
  • To verify or update your cell number/email details – contact the UJ Call Centre on 011 559 4555.
  • Applicants transferring from another university/tertiary institution are required to declare their previous studies when applying as well as 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.
  • If you forgot your pin then select “Request a PIN” using your existing UJ student number. A PIN will be sent to you via email. Thereafter, login using your student number and PIN provided.

Checklist for applying



  • Valid email address
  • Have the requirements for study choices been met (see prospectus).
  • If residence is required then a deposit of R1220 must be paid.
    • Certified and individually scanned documents if completed Grade 12 (see process below). Document upload requirements when applying online (not applicable to applicants currently in grade 12 or internal transfer/Senior applicants):
    • All documents must be certified When uploading documents, ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 512KB, and that all 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 [email protected] with the provisional reference/student number noted in the subject line of the email.

Contact UJ for updated admission requirements.



Other useful links:

UJ uLink

University of Johannesburg – UJ – Important Dates

UJ – Application Methods

University of Johannesburg – UJ Undergraduate Prospectus

University of Johannesburg – UJ Undergraduate Degree, Diploma

UJ Undergraduate Degree, Diploma – How to Apply

University of Johannesburg – UJ Postgraduate Prospectus/brochure

UJ Postgraduate Degree, Diploma, Certificate and B-Tech, Advanced Diploma – How to Apply

UJ – Short Course Programmes for Continuing Students

UJ Short Learning Programmes – How to Apply

UJ – University of Johannesburg Online Application 2019

UJ – How To Check Application Status

UJ Online Programmes

UJ Online Programmes Start Dates