The Geology and Physical Geography programme will develop and combine your understanding of: the Earth from its origin, composition and structure (geology) how rivers, glaciers, volcanoes, and human impact define the modern and ancient landscape at all scales (physical geography)
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate – Please consult the “UJ Undergraduate Prospectus 2022” obtainable from www.uj.ac.za/Apply for full details of the admission requirements pertaining to the programme for which you intend to enroll.
Postgraduate – Please consult the relevant Faculty/College or visit www.uj.ac.za for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINES (INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS)
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (EXCEPT ADVANCED DIPLOMAS)
All Undergraduate Programmes 30 September 2021 @ 12:00
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
All Undergraduate Programmes 30 September 2021 @ 12:00
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
All Postgraduate programs (Except for some programs as listed below)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS:
BA Hons in Industrial Psychology
BCom Hons in Financial Planning
BCom Hons in Human Resource Management
BCom Hons in Industrial Psychology
BCom Hons in Investment Management
BCom Hons in Marketing Management
BCom Hons (Strategic Management)
BCom Hons in Property Valuation and Management
BCom Hons in Quantitative Finance
MCom/MPhil Industrial Psychology
Ph.D. (Industrial Psychology)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
MEd Educational Psychology
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT:
MEng/MPhil in Engineering Management (Course work)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES:
MA (Clinical Psychology)
MA (Counselling Psychology)
BA Hons in Psychology
BSc Hons in Psychology
For more information visit www.uj.ac.za
APPLICATION FEES
R200-00 (non-refundable) – if applying using this paper form.
NB: Postal orders are not accepted (neither local nor international)
COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANTS
You will receive separate email and/or SMS communication with regard to the outcome
of your academic, residence, and bursary or loan application. It is therefore required that
you complete both email and cellphone contact details on this application form. Notify UJ
immediately of any changes to your email address via mylife@uj.ac.za.
NO APPLICATION
FEE WILL BE
CHARGED
FOR ONLINE
APPLICATIONS
(www.uj.ac.za/apply)
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT PAY THE
APPLICATION FEE IF YOU
ALREADY HAVE A UJ
STUDENT NUMBER
ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS
Photocopies of all documents must be certified.
All Undergraduate Applicants currently studying towards a South African Grade 12 Must complete sections A, B, C, D, F, G, and H
No supporting documents (ID and final Grade 11 results) are required for the academic application section II
Must submit proof of payment with this paper application form.
NOTE: Ace School of Tomorrow, NCV, NASCA, ASC, and N3/N4/N5/N6 applicants must refer to the undergraduate prospectus on additional
requirements
All Undergraduate Applicants who already completed a South African Grade 12 Documents Required
Must complete sections A, B, C, E (if applicable), F, G, and H
Final Grade 12 statement of symbols if the certificate is not issued yet/upgrade confirmation letter if necessary.
Senior Certificate (SC) (prior to 2008) OR National Senior Certificate (NSC) OR Independent Examination Board
certificate (IEB) OR SACAI
Previous degree/diploma(s) Certificates if completed at another higher education institution.
Academic Record and Certificate of Conduct if registered/completed at another higher education institution.
Proof of payment is required with this paper application form (Not applicable to previous UJ applicants/students)
NOTE: Ace School of Tomorrow, NCV, NASCA, ASC, and N3/N4/N5/N6 applicants must refer to the undergraduate prospectus on additional
requirements.
International Applicants Admission Requirements
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
APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE
Applications open on 01 April of the year preceding the year of intended study and close on 31 October 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 onlineapp@uj.ac.za
Please Note: All applicants are advised to please not send cash through the mail or leave documents and cash with any unauthorized persons.
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 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 programs) 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 mmasango@uj.ac.za
In the case were 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
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 the 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 at 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 applicant’s 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 R562 payable to the banking details below
Contact Details – Matriculations Board
UNISA Sunnyside Campus
1st Floor, Block E
Hadfield’s Office Park
1267 Pretorius Street
Hatfield
Pretoria
P O Box 3854
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Tel. no: +27 10 591 4401/2
Email: fax@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 a copy of school leaving results and/or academic records if they have studied at the university.
TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRAMMES (DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE)
Should you wish to apply for Certificates or Diploma qualifications you can apply directly to the university without an Exemption Application or Certificate.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS
POST APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE
Applications open on 1 April of the year preceding the year of intended study and close on 29 October 2021 at 12:00 noon except for the following programs:
MEng/Mphil in Engineering Management (Coursework) | 29 October 2021 @ 12:00 |
MEd Educational Psychology | 25 June 2021 @ 12:00 |
MA Clinical Psychology and MA Counselling Psychology | 9 July 2021 @ 12:00 |
BA Hons in Industrial Psychology | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Financial Planning | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Human Resource Management | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Industrial Psychology | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Investment Management | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Marketing Management | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons Strategic Management | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Property Valuation and Mngt. | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
BCom Hons in Quantitative Finance | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
MCom/Mphil Industrial Psychology | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
Ph.D. Industrial Psychology | 30 September 2021 @ 12:00 |
You may apply online at www.uj.ac.za and follow a link to study @UJ to either apply online or you may download the application form, which should either be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre or mailed to the University. Online applicants are exempted from paying an application fee, whereas hardcopy applicants are expected to pay a non-refundable application fee of R200.
ALL INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ARE TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Submit a completed application form with supporting documents :
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 intappsdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za
If you are a current student still to complete a pre-requisite qualification or your Final academic transcript if studies have been completed.
Valid Passport or Identity Document.
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 lecturing (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 7 and TOEFL at an average score of 105–120 for Postgraduate programs) 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 mmasango@uj.ac.za
Should you require on-campus accommodation, please submit a completed residence application form at the same time you apply to study at UJ
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 to allow the assessment of the application for postgraduate studies.
UNIVERSITY FEES
Fees generally increase between 5 and 10 percent per year. Please contact the University in November 2021 to obtain the final fees for the 2022 academic year.
Please Note: All accepted International applicants are required by the Department of Home Affairs to provide proof of available funds for the full tuition fee of the academic year and proof of Medical Aid administered in South Africa paid for a full academic year of study prior to receiving their study visa.
All privately (i.e. Self, Parent/s or Guardian) funded international students are required to pay their tuition and residence fees (on-campus residences) as follows:
An upfront payment of 30% of tuition and residence fees must be paid before or at registration.
35% of the tuition and residence fees to be paid by 30 April.
35% of the tuition and residence fees to be paid by 31 July.
The University will offer a 5% discount should the full fees be paid before or at registration.
International levy 2021
The levies mentioned below are to be paid in line with the above-mentioned fees structural payment above together with the non-refundable International Levy, Registration fee, and ICT Levy. PLEASE NOTE that the International levy expires on 31 December of each year.
SADC- and other African Countries – (Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Full time, Part-time) – R2 000-00
Other countries – R17 000.00
Occasional and Non-degree purposes/practical training – R8 000.00
Asylum Seeker/Refugees/Permanent Residence and Exchange students – NONE
Non-subsidized courses – R1 000.00