University of Johannesburg – UJ Entry Requirements | UJ Admission Requirements 2025/2026

On this page, you will learn more about the UJ Entry Requirements, UJ Courses and entry requirements, Admission and Application requirements for the University of Johannesburg UJ in the current academic year.

To secure admission at the UJ  prospective students must meet the University admission requirements for the specific academic year. The following are the admission requirements for admission at UJ.

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University of Johannesburg – UJ Entry Requirements | UJ Admission Requirements

The University of Johannesburg UJ admission requirements are made to assess your suitability for the course you’re applying for. In Fact, the application process highly depends on matching with entry requirements and therefore you must pay extra attention to this section.

University of Johannesburg UJ General Application requirements

Requirements / APS

• The statutory minimum requirement for degree studies is a National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a minimum achievement level of 4 (50%–59%) in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects from the designated subject list below:

Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languages, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Religion Studies, Visual Arts

• The total APS is the sum of the achievement ratings of the seven school subjects, keeping in mind that the performance rating achieved for Life Orientation must be divided by 2 and rounded up

• Life Orientation is not counted in the calculation of the APS for the Faculty of Science

• The University of Johannesburg requires all First Year students to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT), which is compulsory.

Applications open on 01 April of the year preceding the year of intended study and close on 31 October 2023 at 12:00 noon. You may apply online by clicking on the following link; APPLY HERE; should you encounter difficulties when attempting to submit your application online, kindly send an e-mail to [email protected]

Please Note: All applicants are advised to please not send cash through the mail or leave documents and cash with any unauthorised persons. UJ application dates for 2023

ALL INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ARE TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Submit a completed application form with supporting documents together with a non-refundable application fee of R200.00
• Online applications are free
• Supporting documents may be uploaded on the application platform or emailed to [email protected]
• Final School leaving results when applying with international credentials or currently in Grade 12 (Final Grade 11 results)
• Valid Passport Identity Document or Birth Certificate
• Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any language other than English)
• Provide proof of the English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 6 and TOEFL at an average score of 80–104 for Undergraduate programmes) alternatively, you may elect to write the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme Test (UJELP). Should you choose to write the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme Test (UJELP), Mr. Malibongwe Masango will be the contact person for UJELP. Mr Masango is contactable on +27 (0) 11 559 4265 or [email protected]
• In a case where both first and second choices were unsuccessful, the International Admissions Office will offer an international applicant an alternative choice option when meeting the requirements
• Should you require on-campus accommodation, please submit a completed residence application form at the same time you apply to study at UJ

APS Table

UJ Minimum entry requirements for Higher Certificate -UJ Courses and requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi).

Institutional and programme needs may require appropriate combinations of recognized NSC subjects and levels of achievement. For example, an institution may determine that a Higher Certificate in Architectural Design requires in addition to the NSC a specified level of attainment in Design and an associated recognized subject.’

UJ Minimum entry requirements for Diploma

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects. institutional and programme needs may require appropriate combinations of recognized National Senior Certificate subjects and levels of achievement. For example, a Diploma in Data metrics might require a pass at a prescribed level in Mathematics or Information Technology.

UJ Minimum entry requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognized 20-credit NSC subject

Originally posted 2023-10-24 20:55:20.