How to Apply for UJ 2026: A Detailed Application Guide

If you’re planning to apply for a diploma, higher certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at the University of Johannesburg, this article provides all the essential information to help you submit a successful application. The University will soon open applications for the 2026 academic year, so it’s wise to start preparing well in advance.

University of Johannesburg Admission 2026 Intake

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is widely recognized for its commitment to diversity and innovative approach. UJ has recently been ranked number 1 in the region. UJ offers academically rigorous programs in fields that align with South Africa’s commitment to fostering a nation proud of its heritage and cultural roots

Opening and Closing Dates for UJ 2026 Admission

The University of Johannesburg is one of the few institutions that opens its application window later in the year prior to the intended year of study. Applications for the 2026 academic year are set to open on April 1, 2025, and will close on October 31, 2025. Late submissions are strongly discouraged due to limited available spaces.

List of Courses offered at UJ for the 2026 academic intake year

Below are the faculties and their respective courses offered at the University of Johannesburg.

College of Business and Economic

Bachelor of Tourism Development and Management
Diploma in Tourism Management
BCom in Transport and Logistics Management
Diploma in Logistics
Diploma in Transportation Management
Diploma in Logistics (Extended)
Diploma in Transportation Management (Extended)
BA in Public Management and Governance
BCom in Information Management
BCom in Marketing Management
Diploma in Marketing
Diploma in Retail Business Management
Diploma in People Management (Extended)
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
BCom in Industrial Psychology
Diploma in People Management
BCom in Finance
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
BCom in Business Management
Diploma in Small Business Management
BCom in Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting (CA-stream)

Education (Teaching Degrees)

BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Geography)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Psychology or Life Orientation)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Mathematics)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Physical Science)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Life Sciences)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Accounting)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Business Management)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Economics)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (English)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Afrikaans)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Sepedi)
BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (IsiZulu)
BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3)
BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grade 4-7)

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

BA in Interior Design
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
BA in Digital Media Design
BA in Visual Art
Diploma in Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
Diploma in Fashion Production
BA in Fashion Design
BA in Design in Communication Design
BA in Industrial Design

Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
BEng Tech in Extraction Metallurgy
BEng Tech in Extraction Metallurgy Extended
BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy
BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy Extended
BEng Tech in Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Mine Surveying
Diploma in Operations Management
Diploma in Operations Management Extended
Diploma in Management Services
Diploma in Management Services Extended
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering
BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering Extended
BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering
BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering Extended
BEng Tech in Mechanical Engineering
BEng Tech in Mechanical Engineering Extended
BEng in Mechanical Engineering
BEng in Civil Engineering
BEng Tech in Civil Engineering
BEng Tech in Civil Engineering Extended
Bachelor of Science in Construction
Bachelor of Science in Construction Extended
BEng Tech in Chemical Engineering
Extended BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)

Faculty of Health Science

Bachelor of Optometry
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry
Higher Certificate in Sport Administration
Higher Certificate in Sport Coaching and Exercise Sciences
Diploma in Sport Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Management
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
Bachelor of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care
Bachelor of Environmental Health
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Extended BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)

Faculty of Humanity

Bachelor of Optometry
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry
Higher Certificate in Sport Administration
Higher Certificate in Sport Coaching and Exercise Sciences
Diploma in Sport Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Management
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
Bachelor of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care
Bachelor of Environmental Health
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Extended BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)

Faculty of Law

BCom Law
BA Law
LLB in Law

Faculty of Science

BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)
BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Environmental Management)
BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Botany and Zoology)
BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Biochemistry and Zoology)
BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Geology and Physics)
Extended versions available for these programs.
BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and Informatics)
BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics)
BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Applied Mathematics and Computer Science)
BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and Economics with Financial Orientation)
BSc in Physical Sciences (Geology and Chemistry)
BSc in Physical Sciences (Physics and Mathematics)
BSc in Computer Science and Informatics Specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence)
BSc in Computer Science and Informatics
BSc in Information Technology
Extended versions of the computer science programs are also available.
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Food Technology

UJ Admission Requirements For 2026 Intake

Each course at the University of Johannesburg has its own specific entry requirements. To assist you, below are the minimum entry requirements for admission into Degree, Diploma and Higher certificate

Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree endorsement.
Diploma: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement.
Higher Certificate: Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate with a Higher Certificate endorsement.

In addition to the above, you must satisfy the following requirements:

An achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or higher in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.
An achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or higher in four subjects, plus at least a rating of 2 (30–39%) in one subject.
An achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or higher in Life Orientation.

N.B.: Download the 2026 UJ prospectus to explore all entry requirements. Click Here to download it

Documents Required for UJ 2026 Applications

All prospective students are required by the University of Johannesburg to submit the following documents as part of the application process:

South African

Certified duplicates of your identification documents (ID)
If you have completed your Grade 12 exams, you must provide a certified copy of your results.
Certified copy of your Grade 11 (if you are currently in Grade 12)

International students

A certified copy of your native country’s identification document
A certified copy of your passport number from your home country
Study Visa in South Africa
Medical Report
English Proficiency For Undergraduate programs, proof of IELTS with an overall score of 6 and TOEFL with an average score of 80–104 is required
Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)

How to Apply at UJ 2026

Follow the guidelines and steps below to apply to the University of Johannesburg for admission 2026

Use Mozilla Firefox or Chrome
Ensure you have stable internet
Go to the official website: www.uj.ac.za/Apply.
Choose “New Applicant” if you are applying for the first time.
Select Yes or No to indicate if you have a student number.
If you are returning to finish an incomplete application, select Yes or No.
Review the terms and click on “I Accept” to proceed.
Provide your Biographical, Contact, Residence, and Nationality details in capital letters.
Click on the “Next” button to continue to the next page.
Check your inbox for an email containing your Student Number and temporary PIN (you can change the PIN if desired).
Enter your Student Number and the PIN provided.
Review the course prerequisites before making your selection. Download the prospectus to check course requirements.
Complete all fields marked with a red asterisk
Pay the application fee and upload the proof of payment.
Scan and upload all required documents individually (maximum size: 5MB, accepted formats: Tiff, pdf, jpg, gif).
Be sure to save your details before moving to the next section.
After completing the application, click “Submit Application” to ensure your submission is received.

UJ Accommodation Applications 2026

University of Johannesburg provides campus housing and residence facilities to new students upon successful course registration. Applications must be submitted online and not directly at the residences.

The closing date for all applications is 31 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted due to limited space.
NSFAS students must have a provisional or firm acceptance before being admitted into a residence.
Bursary students must provide proof of their bursary upon registration.
To apply for residence, you can either indicate your accommodation preference on the application form or follow these separate steps to apply for UJ campus accommodation:
- Enter your student number and pin to login.
- When you are logged in, expand the ‘Student Web Systems’ folder
- Expand the ‘Application Process’ folder
- Click on the ‘Application Process’ folder on the left hand side
- Click on the ‘Add New Residence Application’ button:
- Complete the highlighted fields and then click on the ‘Proceed With Application’ button:
- Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.

How to Check UJ Admission Status

If you applied during the University of Johannesburg 2026 application season, then follow the steps below to check your status

Visit the official UJ student portal.
Enter your Student Number or ID/Passport Number.
Choose how you want to receive the verification code (phone or email).
Enter your contact details and complete CAPTCHA.
Select the academic year if needed.
Click “Verify.”
Follow the instructions to view your admission status.

UJ Contact Details for 2026 Applications

If you need assistance with your University of Johannesburg 2026 application, use the contact details below:

Telephone: +27 11 559 4555
Email Address: mylife@uj.ac.za

For more information, visit the official website here.

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