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University of Johannesburg: Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng
  • Established 2005
471

courses listed

7

qualification types

4

campuses

31 Oct 2026

applications close

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) was formed in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. It is one of South Africa's largest contact universities, spread across four campuses in Johannesburg, and is known for strong international rankings and a wide, comprehensive qualification offering spanning certificates, diplomas and degrees. UJ positions itself around the theme "Our Future, Reimagined" and is the only African member of the Universitas 21 research-university consortium.

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University of Johannesburg Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by University of Johannesburg. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to University of Johannesburg for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 October 2026.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. The button below opens University of Johannesburg’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to University of Johannesburg’s own official application page.

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471 listed

Courses Offered at University of Johannesburg for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at University of Johannesburg you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 18).

Find courses by type: Diploma 21 Bachelor's Degree 96 Bachelor Honours Degree 86 Postgraduate Diploma 13 Master's Degree 157 Doctoral Degree 89 Bridging Courses 9

Guide: APS Score Guide for UJ Courses: Low, Medium, High and Hardest to Enter

Guide: UJ Bridging Courses Offered for 2027

All 471 courses at University of Johannesburg, grouped by qualification.

University of Johannesburg Master's Degree Courses 157

Show the other 132 Master's Degree courses

University of Johannesburg Bachelor's Degree Courses 96

Show the other 71 Bachelor's Degree courses

University of Johannesburg Doctoral Degree Courses 89

Show the other 64 Doctoral Degree courses

University of Johannesburg Bachelor Honours Degree Courses 86

Show the other 61 Bachelor Honours Degree courses

University of Johannesburg Diploma Courses 21

University of Johannesburg Postgraduate Diploma Courses 13

University of Johannesburg Short Course / Skills Programme 9

Course information last checked 7 September 2026. Always confirm with University of Johannesburg before you apply.

Easier entry

University of Johannesburg Courses With a Low APS Requirement

28 of the 471 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 18. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Entry

Admission Requirements at University of Johannesburg

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 471 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 18 up to 40. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at University of Johannesburg, by band

Of the 471 courses listed here, 118 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
15 to 19 2 Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes.
20 to 24 26 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 47 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
30 to 34 42 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.
35 to 42 1 The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering.

353 courses do not publish a numeric APS. University of Johannesburg may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 6 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 4 1
  • NQF 6 23
  • NQF 7 83
  • NQF 8 117
  • NQF 9 157
  • NQF 10 89

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

University of Johannesburg Faculties and What They Offer

The 471 courses listed here are split across 8 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

College of Business and Economics 121 courses Faculty of Humanities 102 courses Faculty of Science 74 courses Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment 58 courses Faculty of Education 38 courses Faculty of Health Sciences 35 courses Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture 28 courses Faculty of Law 6 courses
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Fees and Funding at University of Johannesburg

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official University of Johannesburg site.

Where to study

University of Johannesburg Campuses

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Main campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Doornfontein Campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Soweto Campus

Johannesburg, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at University of Johannesburg

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many University of Johannesburg courses prepare you for that career.

Systems Analyst 6 Researcher 5 Financial Manager 4 Legal Advisor 3 Software Engineer 3 Biochemist 2 Biotechnologist 2 Brand Manager 2 Computer Programmer 2 Database Administrator 2 Design Consultant 2 Economist 2 Geologist 2 Infrastructure Designer 2 Laboratory Technician 2 Language Planner 2 Marketing Manager 2 Nature Conservationist 2 Terminologist 2 Translator 2 Travel Consultant 2 Accountant 1 Accounting Technician 1 Actuarial Analyst 1 Actuary 1 Acupuncturist 1 Advocate 1 AI/Cyber Security Specialist 1 Analyst 1 Analytical Chemist 1 Architect 1 Architectural Technician 1 Architectural Technologist 1 Art Educator 1 Arts Journalist 1 Attorney 1

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

University of Johannesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Johannesburg has 471 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Master's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of Johannesburg can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 31 October 2026 and opened on 1 April 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 18 and the highest is 40. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
28 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Bridging Programme in Commercial Accounting (APS 18), Diploma in Management Services (APS 19), Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture (APS 20) and Diploma in Operations Management (APS 20). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 8 faculties, the largest being College of Business and Economics, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Health Sciences.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Systems Analyst, Researcher, Financial Manager, Legal Advisor, Software Engineer and Biochemist. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of Johannesburg has 4 campuses in Gauteng: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (Johannesburg), Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus (Johannesburg), Doornfontein Campus (Johannesburg) and Soweto Campus (Johannesburg).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 31 October 2026
  • Lowest APS: 18
  • Courses: 471
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  • Phone: +27 87 240 6854
  • Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
  • Address: Corner of Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa

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