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About UJ
University of Johannesburg (UJ) — public non-profit university. It is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. As a part of Association of African Universities (AAU), Higher Education South Africa (HESA), UJ is actively building the academic environment in South Africa.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 413 place in the world. The university is in top-80 of the independent international ranking THE.
UJ offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 339 |
Natural Sciences | 438 |
Arts & Humanities | 440 |
Engineering & Technology | 490 |
Social Sciences & Management | 491 |

UJ tuition fees
At UJ, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UJ will cost local citizens a minimum of 1,141 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 854 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UJ
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering (Honours)
Civil Engineering
Construction Health and Safety Management (Honours)
Construction Management (Honours)
Education & Training
Childhood Education (Honours)
Curriculum Studies (Honours)
Education Leadership and Management (Honours)
Education Leadership and Management (Hons)
Foundation Phase Teaching
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Biokinetics
Geography (Honours)
Sport Communication
Sport Development
Sport Management
Agriculture & Forestry
Botany (Honours)
Zoology (Honours)
Accounting & Finance
Accountancy
Accounting
Accounting (CA)
Accounting (CA) (Hons)
Finance
Medicine
Biokinetics
Botany (Honours)
Chiropractic
Complementary Medicine
Diagnostic Radiography
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African Languages (Honours)
Classical Culture (Honours)
French (Honours)
Greek (Honours)
Language Literacies and Literature (Honours)
Journalism & Media
French (Honours)
Greek (Honours)
Physical Sciences
Accounting (CA)
Complementary Medicine
Development Studies
Development Studies (Honours)
Electrical Engineering (Honours)
Humanities
African Languages (Honours)
Architecture (Hons)
Arts
Classical Culture (Honours)
French (Honours)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting (CA)
Botany (Honours)
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering (Honours)
Complementary Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Accounting
Computer Science (Hons) with Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science (Hons) with Cyber Security
Design (Honours)
Digital Media Design
Social Sciences & Management
Accounting
Art Therapy (Hons)
Communication (Graphic) Design
Communication Theory (Honours)
Community Development and Leadership
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Development Studies
Development Studies (Honours)
Environmental Health
Extraction Metallurgy Extended
Life and Environmental Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Architecture (Hons)
Art Therapy (Hons)
Arts
Communication (Graphic) Design
Applied Sciences & Professions
Fashion Design
History, Philosophy & Theology
Architecture (Hons)
Historical Studies (Honours)
Philosophy (Honours)
Strategic Management
Visual Art (Hons)
Law
Law
Law
Law
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy
Accounting
Accounting (CA)
Accounting (CA) (Hons)
Business Management
Other
African Studies (Honours)
Anthropology (Honours)
Applied Linguistics (Honours)
Applied Mathematics (Honours)
Architecture (Hons)
Education & Training
Education
Educational Management
Educational Management
Educational Psychology
Leadership Coaching (CW)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Clinical Social Work (CW)
Community Development (CW)
Design (Department of Fashion Design)
Social Work
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Design (Department of Multimedia)
Information Management
Information Technology
Information and Communication Technology Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Biokinetics
Sport Management
Sport Science
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Agriculture & Forestry
Botany
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Audiovisual Communication
Clinical Psychology (CW)
Clinical Social Work (CW)
Communication Studies
Medicine
Biokinetics
Biomedical Sciences
Botany
Chiropractic
Chiropractic
Law
Banking Law
Commercial Law
Corporate Law
Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts
Human Rights
Accounting & Finance
Banking Law
Finance
Financial Economics
Financial Management
International Accounting (CW)
Engineering & Technology
Aquatic Health (Dissertation and Lectured)
Biomedical Sciences
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Policy (CW)
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Aquatic Health (Dissertation and Lectured)
Mineral Resource Governance
Social Policy and Development
Sustainable Urban Planning and Development
Sustainable Urban Planning and Development (Sustainable and Smart Cities and Regions)
Physical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Aquatic Health (Dissertation and Lectured)
Geology
Mathematics
Mineral Resource Governance
Economics & Business Management
Applied Mathematics
Banking Law
Business Administration
Finance
Financial Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Botany
Chemistry - Dissertation
Chiropractic
Mathematics
Humanities
Greek
Greek (CW)
Latin
Latin (CW)
Philosophy
History, Philosophy & Theology
Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Greek
Greek (CW)
Latin
Latin (CW)
Arts & Humanities
(Design) Department of Graphic Design
Architecture (Design, Theory and Practice)
Audiovisual Communication
Design (Department of Fashion Design)
Design (Department of Industrial Design)
Other
Accounting
African Languages
African Languages (CW)
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics (CW)
History, Philosophy & Theology
Art History
Art and Design
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Art and Design
Other
African Languages
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Applied Mathematics
Aquatic Health

Bachelor degree at UJ
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. UJ also provides online undergraduate programs.
Master's degree at UJ
It is impossible to enter UJ for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7. TOEFL — 105 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at UJ via online master's programs.
Doctorate degree at UJ
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 104 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.
UJ campus
The campus of UJ is located in Johannesburg. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Student life at UJ is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.

What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Graduates of UJ find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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