The University of Johannesburg (UJ) requires both local and international applicants to meet specific academic and administrative criteria for admission into its undergraduate programmes.
- Applications open on 1 April in the year before intended study and close on 31 October at 12:00. Applications can be submitted online for free[1].
- Applicants may apply for two study choices per academic year. These choices cannot be changed once submitted[3].
- For undergraduate degree programmes, a valid National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor’s degree endorsement and a minimum Admission Points Score (APS)—commonly 26, excluding Life Orientation for many programmes—are typically required. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as there are limited spaces[5][7].
- Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 must have certain subject achievements (e.g., three fundamental subjects at 60–69%, including English, and three vocational subjects at 70–79%) to qualify[5].
- International applicants must submit final school results, a valid passport or identity document, and a sworn English translation of documents not issued in English[1][2].
- If English was not the medium of instruction, proof of English proficiency is required. UJ prefers an IELTS score of 6 or a TOEFL score between 80–104 for undergraduate programmes; alternatively, the UJ English Language Programme Test (UJELP) is accepted, requiring an overall score of 6[1].
- International applicants must obtain the equivalent of a South African National Senior Certificate with a degree endorsement or conditional exemption from the Matriculation Board (USAf). They must also have a study visa aligned with the Immigration Act for registration[2].
- All international students need medical aid cover registered in South Africa and paid up in full for the academic year[4].
- For applicants with non-South African post-secondary qualifications wishing to do postgraduate study, credentials must be evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)[6].
- The American GED is not accepted for direct entry; applicants with a GED must achieve a grade 12 NSC/IEB/SACAI or approved international equivalent[3].
References
- [1] Applying to UJ – University of Johannesburg
- [2] INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – UJ Web – University of Johannesburg (PDF)
- [3] Important Information before you apply – University of Johannesburg
- [4] Pre-Arrival Info and Campus Guide for International Students 2024 (PDF)
- [5] UJ Undergraduate Prospectus | 2025
- [6] APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (PDF)
- [7] CBE Undergraduate Brochure 2025 Intake (PDF)
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