UJ Online Application 2026 Closing Dates / Apply Now
UJ Online Application 2026 Closing Dates / Apply Now
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has announced the application deadlines for the 2026 academic year, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With limited spots available, it is advisable for prospective students to apply within the designated timeframe. Early application is strongly recommended, as many courses have closing dates that differ from the general deadline.
UJ’s online application portal, which opened on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will close on different dates depending on the chosen program. Applicants should act promptly, as high-demand courses may reach capacity quickly. Given UJ’s strong reputation and competitive admissions process, students are encouraged to seize this opportunity immediately after completing high school or Grade 12.
When to Apply for admission at UJ for 2025-2026
Prospective students intending to enroll in a course should carefully review the provided list of application dates and deadlines for the 2026 academic year. It is important to note that late applications will only be considered if space remains in certain programs, so applicants should not rely on this possibility.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) officially opened its application window on April 1, 2025. Students are encouraged to submit their applications by the following deadlines:
- All Undergraduate Programme will close on 31 October 2025, 11:59:59 p.m.
- Postgraduate Programmes: All postgraduate programmes (Except for programmes listed below) Close: 31 October 2025 @ 12:00.
Faculty of Engineering
MEng/MPhil in Engineering Management (Coursework)
- Close: 30 September 2025 @ 12:00
Faculty of Education
MEd Educational Psychology
- Close: 24 June 2025
Postgraduate Certificate In Education (PGCE)
- Close: 31 August 2025
Faculty of Humanities
MA Clinical Psychology & MA Counselling Psychology
- Close: 8 July 2025
BA Hons in Psychology & BSc Hons in Psychology
- Open: 1 July 2025
- Close: 30 September 2025
College of Business And Economics
Close: 30 September 2025
- AdvDip in Business Information Technology
- AdvDip in Financial Markets
- AdvDip in Business Management
- BA Hons in Human Resource Management
- BA Hons in Industrial Psychology
- BCom Hons in Financial Planning
- BCom Hons in Human Resource Management
- BCom Hons in Industrial Psychology
- BCom Hons in Information Systems
- BCom Hons in Investment Management
- BCom Hons in Marketing Management
- BCom Hons in Strategic Management
- BCom Hons in Property Valuation and Management
- BCom Hons in Quantitative Finance
- MCom in Accounting (RD)
- MCom in Auditing (RD)
- MCom in Computer Auditing (CW) – (if offered)
- MCom in Finance (CW)
- MCom in Financial Management (RD)
- MCom in International Accounting (CW) – (if offered)
- MCom in Investment Management (RD)
- MCom/MPhil in Industrial Psychology
- MCom in SA & International Taxation (CW) – (if offered)
- MCom in SA & International Taxation (RD)
- MCom in Quantitative Finance (RD)
- PhD in Accounting
- PhD Accounting with a specialization in Accounting and Finance
- PhD in Auditing
- PhD in Finance
- PhD in Industrial Psychology
- PhD in Taxation
The University of Johannesburg Application Portal Open for 2026
UJ Application Documents and when to submit them for 2026
The following documents must be submitted to UJ as soon as possible before the course application deadline. If you need to upload any missing documents, you must do so within the application deadlines or risk losing your admission.
South African Applicant
- 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)
Are there any other countries apart from South Africa?
- 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).
Uploading Online Documents Instructions
- Each document must be scanned, saved and uploaded individually against each uploading Certificate code as indicated
- All documents should be scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
- The maximum scanned file size is 5MB each.
How to Apply for UJ 2026
Both new and returning students are encouraged to apply online for free at www.uj.ac.za, according to the University of Johannesburg (UJ). However, there is an R200 non-refundable application cost for individuals who would rather apply by hand. To save money, applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Contact UJ
Kingsway Campus Clinic
- Location: E Ring Basement
- Contact number: 011 559 3837
Bunting Road Campus Clinic
- Location: Duiker Court(next to PsyCaD), Ground floor
- Contact number: 011 559 1238
Doornfontein Campus Clinic
- Location: House 4, Louisa Street
- Contact number: 011 559 6544
Soweto Campus Clinic
- Location: Nthato Motlana Building
- Contact number: 011 559 5571
For more information, visit the official website here.
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