Applying To University Of Johannesburg

Applying To University Of Johannesburg

Applying To University Of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is one of the country’s largest universities with a student enrolment as of 2017 at 37,000. UJ has its roots in the mining industry and has been established as a multi-campus institution since its inception in 2004. The university comprises four campuses: two suburban campuses (Soweto and Doornfontein), which offer undergraduate courses; and two urban campuses (Mabopane/Pretoria and Middelburg), which offer postgraduate courses

Academic requirements

We offer a wide range of academic programmes, so please refer to the programme information on our website for specific admission requirements. If you are not sure about your academic requirements, contact admissions@uj.ac.za.

There are two types of entry: direct and indirect entry. Direct entry means that you have applied directly through UJ and will be considered for admission based on your qualifications (GPA) alone without having to write an entrance exam or complete an assessment process as with other universities in South Africa. Indirect entry means that you will first need to apply to another university and then transfer onto UJ once you are accepted at that institution; this option is only available if there is no national selection process at this stage and if you wish to study an undergraduate degree at UJ for which there is no direct entry option available.

Curriculum

The curriculum is the set of courses that a student is required to complete in order to graduate. It can be divided into two categories: general education and major/minor. General education includes all subjects that are not part of any specific major or minor, such as math, science, history and philosophy. The major/minor is what you choose as your specialization within UJ; each department has its own requirements for graduation.

You may have heard about the North American system of degrees—this type refers to students having to take a certain number of course credits for their undergraduate degree. However, UJ does not operate under this system; instead it uses a European one where students don’t need to worry about course credit requirements at all!

Discipline-specific criteria

Discipline-specific criteria are the minimum requirements that must be met by applicants to a particular programme. These criteria are set by either the relevant faculty or department, and they are usually the same for all applicants to a particular programme.

To give you an idea of what discipline-specific criteria mean, let’s look at some examples:

• The Faculty of Health Sciences has discipline-specific criteria for medicine and dentistry programmes. These include passing certain exams such as the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT).

Language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UJ. Prospective students who have not completed their school education in English need to provide evidence that they can meet the university’s language requirements.

Some courses require additional languages, such as Afrikaans, French or German. If you are interested in applying for one of these courses and do not have the required language proficiency, consider undertaking an approved bridging course during your first year at UJ which will enable you to gain a suitable level of proficiency before joining your degree course.

Selection criteria for admission to undergraduate programmes

To be eligible for undergraduate admission, applicants must meet the academic requirements set by the university. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60% in the National Senior Certificate and a minimum average of 60% in their best eight subjects. Additionally, they must submit their portfolios and reference letters as part of their application package.

Selection criteria for admission to postgraduate programmes (coursework)

The selection criteria for admission to postgraduate programmes (coursework) are the same as the selection criteria for undergraduate programmes.

The following are not eligible to apply:

• Applicants who have been denied a University of Johannesburg degree or diploma within the last five years; and
• Applicants who have been suspended from UJ or any other tertiary institution in South Africa within the last five years.

Selection criterion for admission to postgraduate programmes (dissertation/research)

Selection criteria for admission to postgraduate programmes (dissertation/research)

The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree of at least upper second class honours standard. It should be in the same field as the proposed research topic or a closely related field. Many prospective candidates also hold higher degrees in relevant disciplines, such as Masters or PhDs. The candidate must also demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to work independently.

Selection criteria for admission to postgraduate programmes (coursework)

The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least an average grade point score (GPA). Applicants may be considered if they have achieved lower than an average GPA if there are other factors that support their application, such as high scores on achievement tests such as UWC-Matriculation exams or SAT II tests; excellent references from previous academic institutions; outstanding extracurricular achievements; leadership qualities etc.. The applicant must also demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to work independently if applying for this stream of study at UJ!

Financial aid and bursaries

Financial aid is money provided by the university to help you meet the cost of your tuition and accommodation for the duration of your studies. You may be eligible for financial assistance from JU if:

• You are a South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card (not expired)
• Your parents’ income does not exceed R25 000 per annum, or R10 000 per month (if your parents are separated or divorced), or R15 000 if they live together:
• Your annual family income is less than R300 000; and/or
• Your adjusted gross annual income has increased by more than 20% since 2008.

Receive more information on what to expect at University of Johannesburg.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), originally named the University of Johannesburg and South African School of Mines and Technology, is a public university with its main campus located in Auckland Park, south of the Johannesburg CBD. The university was established in 2004 through a merger of Rand Afrikaans University and Technikon Witwatersrand. It has four campuses: namely Soweto, Rosebank, Randburg and Auckland Park.

The university offers dual credit programmes in collaboration with many local schools that offer this course for Grade 12 learners that allows them to obtain both their high school diploma as well as a certificate or diploma from UJ. The university’s academic offerings include courses such as business management; education; science; technology; engineering; law; social sciences among others

We hope that we’ve provided you with some useful information on how to apply for university. Remember: your application is just one part of the process, and you will also need to take care of other aspects such as choosing a course or campus, funding your studies and more. We wish you all the best in your application!