When do applications open?
Applications open on 01 April and close on 31 October of each year. No late application will be accepted. Please note that the date of application will have no impact on the outcome of your application status.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 31 October at 12h00. Please note that closing dates for Postgraduate Programmes and Non-Subsidised Programmes may differ. You can consult the UJ website for more detail regarding closing dates (UJ Webpage) for these programmes.
How long does it take to receive feedback on my application?
Once your application is submitted, you will immediately receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application with your student number and application information. Processing and selection will take place within 15 working days. You can visit the … Continued
How to calculate an APS?
An Admission Point Score (APS) is a rating system developed for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) based on the achievement rating of each subject. The total APS is the sum of the achievement ratings of t … Continued
Which results do you apply with at UJ?
Applicants currently in grade 12 must use their final grade 11 results to apply (UJ does not consider any grade 12 mid-term results). An initial selection will be done based on your final grade 11 results, whereafter a final selection status will be a … Continued
How many study choices can I apply for?
An applicant is limited to two undergraduate and two postgraduate study choices for each academic year. Once an application has been submitted, no changes, modifications, or additions can be made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to consult the unde … Continued
Does the institution offer financial assistance?
UJ offers financial assitance through merit bursaries, bursaries, the SRC Trust Fund, or NSFAS, applicants can browse the Student Finance website for more information on financial assitance – Student Finance. For Bursary specific enquiries, you may vis … Continued
How much is the registration fee?
For more information on registration fees please click HERE.
Does the institution offer Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL)?
UJ does accept RPL applications under specific conditions. Click HERE for more information on the RPL process.
Do I need to pay an application fee?
All UJ applications are FREE. To apply online click HERE.
What are the required supporting documents for my application and where can I submit my supporting documents?
Undergraduate South African applicants with NO previous studies do not have to submit any supporting documents. Undergraduate South African applicants wishing to transfer from another institutions MUST submit their previous/current academic record/tran … Continued
I lost my UJ degree/diploma certificate; how do I apply for a reprint or access my digital copy?
The UJ digital system is a site for graduates and students to apply for duplicate certificates, transcripts/academic records, and for third parties to verify qualifications. Graduates, Alumni, and third parties can click HERE to apply for a new certifi … Continued