University of Johannesburg International Admission Application 2026 : uj.ac.za

Organisation : University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Facility Name : International Admission Online Application 2026
Applicable For : International Students
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st October 2025
Website : https://www.uj.ac.za/about/about/internationalisation/international-students-2/applying-to-uj/

How To Apply For University of Johannesburg International Admission?

Admission of international applicants is subject to meeting both the university and the Faculty admission requirements as stipulated in the Admission Policy of the University of Johannesburg.

Undergraduate Applicants

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 maybe uploaded on the application platform or emailed to intappsdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za
** Final School leaving results when applying with international credentials or currently in Grade 12 (Final Grade 11 results)
** Valid Passport or 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), you are required to obtain an overall score of 6. Please send an email to the following address for more information: ujelp1@uj.ac.za
** In case were both first and second choices were unsuccessful, 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

Note:
Applicants who are attending or have attended a University within or outside the Republic of South Africa, must submit an academic transcript that covers the period of study, especially if they intend on being granted exemption from modules or courses at University.

Degree Seeking Students

** In order to study for a South African degree applicants are required to have achieved a South African National Senior Certificate with a degree endorsement.
** All International applicants with high school qualifications achieved outside of the Republic of South Africa require a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into undergraduate studies.
** The following supporting documents must be submitted to the Matriculation Board on the address provided below;
** Form M30 (this form can be downloaded on the Matriculation Board website https://mb.usaf.ac.za)
** Correctly certified copies of the applicants educational qualifications certified by a South African High Commission,
** Consulate, Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
** A correctly certified copy of your passport or birth certificate certified by a South African High Commission, Consulate,
** Trade Mission or a Public Notary in your home country
** Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)
** Exemption fee as determined by the Matriculation Board (see website https://mb.usaf.ac.za)
** Submit proof of payment for the Exemption fee of R700 payable to the banking details below

Contact Details – Matriculations Board:
UNISA Sunnyside Campus
1st Floor, Block E
Hadefields Office Park
1267 Pretorius Street
Hatfield
Pretoria

P O Box 3854
Pretoria
0001
South Africa

Tel. no: +27 10 591 4401/2
Email: Applications [at] USAf.ac.za
Website: https://mb.usaf.ac.za

Banking Details – Matriculation Board:
Bank – ABSA
Account Name – Matriculation Board
Account number – 4059036917
Branch Name – Sunnyside
Branch Code – 630345
When paying at an international bank Swift Code – ABSA ZA JJ

Applicants from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo Brazzaville will have to apply for Matriculation Exemption directly with Matriculation Board. Please submit all correctly certified copies by mail when applying by hardcopy application or e-mail when have applied online. The University faculties have different APS (Admission Points System) for admission. It is important that when applying to the University applicants include copy of school leaving results and/or academic record if they have studied at the university.

Technological Programmes (Diploma, Certificate):
Should you wish to apply for Certificates or Diploma qualification you can apply directly to the university without an Exemption Application or Certificate.

What is the Last Date of University of Johannesburg Admission?

Applications open on 01 April of the year preceding the year of intended study and closes on 31 October 2025 at 12:00.