Official Admission Disclaimer
Meeting the minimum UJ APS score or subject criteria does not guarantee admission. Programmes with limited capacity select candidates based on ranking from highest APS downwards until all spaces are filled. Late applications are not accepted once a programme is full.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Official Application Website | www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/undergraduate/ |
| Application Opening Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 31 October 2026 at 12:00 noon (All faculties, including Health Sciences) |
| Application Fee | 100% Free for online applications. (Manual/paper application fee: R200 – strongly discouraged). |
| Qualification Categories | Higher Certificates (NQF 5), National Diplomas (NQF 6), Extended Degrees (4 years), Bachelor's Degrees (NQF 7), Postgraduate. |
| General Admission Minimum | Bachelor's pass (NSC Degree endorsement) for Degrees; Diploma pass for Diplomas; Higher Certificate pass for Certificates. |
| APS Calculation Method | Best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation. (Scale: 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1). Maximum APS = 42 points. |
| Status Checking Portal | student.uj.ac.za/status.aspx |
| Student Accommodation | Applied online concurrently with study application. Closes 31 October. |
| Official Prospectus Link | uj.ac.za/prospectus/ |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against 2026/2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus) |
How UJ Calculates Your Admission Point Score (APS)
UJ uses a standardized 7-point scale based on the six best subjects achieved in the National Senior Certificate, excluding Life Orientation:
| NSC Percentage Level | Percentage Range | UJ APS Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | 80% – 100% | 7 Points |
| Level 6 | 70% – 79% | 6 Points |
| Level 5 | 60% – 69% | 5 Points |
| Level 4 | 50% – 59% | 4 Points |
| Level 3 | 40% – 49% | 3 Points |
| Level 2 | 30% – 39% | 2 Points |
| Level 1 | 0% – 29% | 0 Points (Fail) |
Note on Life Orientation at UJ:
Life Orientation is NOT included in the primary APS calculation at UJ. However, for certain competitive programmes, a minimum of Level 4 (50%) in Life Orientation is required as a baseline eligibility filter.
Programme-Specific Subject Requirements (Faculty Highlights)
Engineering & Built Environment
BEng Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial. Requires high Maths and Physical Sciences performance.
College of Business & Economics
BCom Accounting (CA stream), BCom Finance, Marketing, Economics, and Logistics Management.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Biomedical Technology, Nursing, Radiography, Emergency Medical Care, Podiatry, Chiropractic.
Faculty of Law (LLB)
4-Year LLB Degree and BCom Law. Focus on critical reasoning and strong language abilities.
Required Application Documents
When applying online via the UJ portal, have certified electronic copies (PDF format, max 512KB per file) ready to upload:
- South African ID Document: Certified copy of your Smart ID Card (both sides on one page) or green ID book.
- Grade 11 Final Report: If you are currently in Grade 12.
- Grade 12 Statement of Results: If you have already completed matric.
- Proof of Residential Address: For student accommodation applications.
International Applicant Requirements
International applicants (including SADC and non-SADC candidates) must submit:
- Certified copy of valid Passport.
- Certified school leaving certificate (e.g., Cambridge A-Levels, O-Levels, HIGCSE, IB Diploma).
- USAf Matriculation Exemption: Evaluation certificate from Universities South Africa (USAf) confirming exemption (mb.usaf.ac.za).
- SAQA Evaluation: If applicable, certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (saqa.org.za).
- Proof of English language proficiency if previous education was not conducted in English.
How to Check Your UJ Application Status Online
- Visit the official UJ student status portal: student.uj.ac.za/status.aspx.
- Enter your UJ Student Number (generated when you applied) OR your South African ID / Passport Number.
- Click Submit to view the real-time status of your two qualification choices.
Understanding UJ Status Codes:
- Pending Review / In Progress: Application received, waiting for final grade validation.
- Provisionally Accepted: You are offered a conditional space based on your Grade 11 results, subject to maintaining your marks in final matric.
- Waiting List: You meet the minimum requirements, but the programme is currently full. Spaces are allocated in January if admitted learners fail to register.
- Declined / Space Full: Requirements not met or quota exceeded.
Student Accommodation at UJ
UJ provides on-campus accommodation across all four campuses (Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein, and Soweto). Application for residence is completed on the same online form when submitting your academic application. Selection is based on academic merit and distance from the university (preference given to learners residing outside Gauteng). UJ also publishes a list of accredited privately owned student accommodation (POSA) providers.