Student Enrolment Centre

New Admin Building

Ground Floor
Call Centre Tel: 011-559-4555
Fax: 011-559-4513
E-mail: myfuture@uj.ac.za

PLANNING TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG?

Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for considering the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as a possible destination as you
embark upon an exciting journey into higher education. We have enclosed important information
(UJ Application Form, Career Prospectus and NSFAS Financial Aid application form) that will guide
you in making an informed choice when considering the various fields of study available.

UJ offers a dynamic academic environment known for forging new traditions in creating an inclusive
and engaged university. This is achieved through excellent technological and traditional university
programmes, as well as a comprehensive access policy that transcends traditional matriculation
exemption.

Overview of UJ’s application process

The limited availability of space means that UJ is only able to admit a limited number of first year
undergraduate students in its programmes. UJ strives to offer these places to students who best
demonstrate the potential to succeed in the particular programmes on offer. Applicants with the
highest APS and applicable Grade 12 subject scores will therefore receive priority in the allocation
of the available spaces.

The planned intake of undergraduate first year students is in accordance with the enrolment plan
that was approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training for UJ.

It is important to note that compliance with the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee
a study place at UJ. Applications that comply with the minimum faculty requirements (APS and
module-specific requirements), and that are received during the dedicated application period,
as stipulated on the Application Form, will be conditionally selected. Selection remains subject to
final Grade 12 academic performance and depending on space availability based on the
approved enrolment plan of the relevant faculty and the University.

Please note that if you only manage to gain the required minimum scores indicated for each of the
individual subjects you will fail to achieve even the lowest acceptable APS total score. Late
eligible applications are placed on waiting lists for later consideration where appropriate.

This is in accordance with the selection process that was approved by the Department of Higher
Education and Training. The cycle of application – selection – registration can only proceed
provided all the requirements set out in this letter and as publicised in the Career Prospectus and
the UJ website have been fulfilled.
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UJ REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING WHEN MAKING APPLICATIONS:
 Properly certified copies (Commissioner of Oaths) of ID and Grade 11 results of your
November exams (not original documents).
 Proof of payment of non-refundable R280 Application fee. (Not required if previously
enrolled or previously applied.) Only bank-guaranteed cheques or online payments. (No
cash or postal orders).
 Proof of payment of the R650 residence deposit should you be applying for UJ residence
placement.

OUTLINE OF SELECTION PROCESS:

 If Grade 11 APS is too low – applicant is declined. (A new application must be submitted if
the final Grade 12 results and APS satisfy faculty and module-specific requirements.
However, no guarantee of acceptance can be assumed).
 Satisfactory Grade 11 APS – conditional acceptance. Final selections will be done after
closing dates (November) and subject to final Grade 12 results.
 Exceptional Grade 11 APS – acceptance. Admission granted pending final Grade 12 (NSC)
results and as per enrolment plan.
 Applicants who have been accepted and conditionally accepted will need to make
arrangements to write National Benchmarking Tests. (NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za ; NBT
Call Centre: 021-650-3523.) Writing the National Benchmarking Tests is part of your
entrance to Higher Education.

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST:

 Proof of Acceptance (e.g. a letter of acceptance).

 Two sets of certified documents at hand (ID copy, Proof of payment of the Registration Fee
and/or Residence Deposit paid at least five working days before registration date).
Registration dates and payments will be communicated in acceptance letters.
 Proof of NBTs completed.

Please note that International Students must first contact the International Office (Tel: 011-559-
4517) or send an email to international@uj.ac.za before submitting an application. The general
deadline for international applicants is 12:00 on the last Friday of August 2010.

If you have access to the Internet, we recommend that you make an online application by logging
on to the UJ website www.uj.ac.za.

We trust that you will be successful in your application, and we look forward to welcoming you to UJ
in the near future.

Best regards,

Christine Rees-Gibbs
CJR Rees-Gibbs

Contact Centre Manager: UJ Student Enrolment Centre (SEC)

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