University of Johannesburg Admission Requirements 2023

University of Johannesburg Admission Requirements 2023 – See Details Below:

Admission Requirements for Degree Programmes;

1.Complete High School with excellent grades

2.Achieve the required total Admission Point Score (APS) for the programme of choice

3.Achieve the required rating or APS level of each Compulsory subjects in line with faculty requirements

4.Qualify for the Matric Exemption issued by the Matriculation Board (USAF)

5.Meet all other faculty requirements i.e. Portfolio, Clinical Placements

Diploma and Certificate Programmes:

Undergraduate diplomas and certificate-seeking applicants do not Matric Exemption or an endorsement from the Matriculation Board (USAf).

Admission Requirements for Diploma and Certificate;

1.Complete High School with excellent grades

2.Achieve the required total Admission Point Score (APS) for the programme of choice

3.Achieve the required rating or APS level of each Compulsory subjects in line with faculty requirements

4.Meet all other faculty requirements i.e. Portfolio, Clinical Placements

Summary of USAF (Matriculation Board) minimum admission requirements for exemption for Bachelor Degree purposes

Complete	Number of	Minimum	Minimum	Subject Group	Notes
Exemption	Required	Qualification	Grade	Requirements
	Subjects	Combination	Required

Cambridge	5	2 subjects		Students must choose ONE	More than one subject
International		at A Level	E	subject from each of Groups	can be chosen from a
A Level			E	I, II and III at either A Level	group provided that the
A Level		PLUS		I, II and III at either A Level	group provided that the
		PLUS		or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth	minimum requirements
				or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth	minimum requirements
		3 subjects		and fifth subjects for either	have been met.
		at IGCSE/O	C	A Level or IGCSE/O Level
		Level	C	may be taken from any of
		Level		may be taken from any of
				the groups.

Cambridge	4	3 subjects at	D	Students must choose ONE
International		A Level		subject from each of Groups
A Level		PLUS		I, II and III at either A Level
		PLUS		or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth
			C	or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth
		1 subject	C	subject for either A Level or
		1 subject		subject for either A Level or
		at IGCSE/O		IGCSE/O Level may be taken
		Level		from any of the groups.

Cambridge	5	4 subjects	3	Students must choose ONE	More than one subject
International		at AS Level		subject from Group I or II	can be chosen from a
AS Level		PLUS		and TWO subjects from two	group provided that the
		PLUS		of Groups III, IV and V. The	minimum requirements
				of Groups III, IV and V. The	minimum requirements
		1 subject		fourth and fifth subjects for	have been met.
		at IGCSE/O		either AS Level or IGCSE/O	Two examination
		Level		Level may be taken from any	Two examination
					sittings only. Where a
			C		sittings only. Where a
			C	of the groups. English First	subject is not examined
				Language should be offered	subject is not examined
				and passed at appropriate	in Oct/Nov session the
				and passed at appropriate	following or preceding
				level. N.B. Two languages	following or preceding
				level. N.B. Two languages	June session will be
				must be offered to qualify	June session will be
				must be offered to qualify	regarded as the same
				for complete exemption	regarded as the same
				for complete exemption	sitting.
					sitting.

Cambridge	5	4 subjects at	3	Students must choose ONE
HIGCSE		HIGCSE		subject from Groups I or
		PLUS		II and TWO subjects from
		PLUS		two of Groups III, IV or V.
				two of Groups III, IV or V.
		1 subject		The fifth subject for either
		at IGCSE/O		HIGCSE or IGCSE/O Level
		Level	C	may be taken from any of the
				groups. English Language
				must be passed at HIGCSE
				Level. N.B. Two languages
				must be offered to qualify
				for complete exemption

NSSC	5	4 subjects at	E	Students must choose ONE
		Higher NSSC		subject from Groups I or
		PLUS		II and TWO subjects from
		PLUS		two of Groups III, IV and V
				two of Groups III, IV and V
		1 subject		at Higher NSSC. The fifth
		at NSSC		subject for either Higher
		Ordinary		NSSC or NSSC Ordinary
		Level	C	Level may be taken from
				any of the groups. English
				Language must be passed
				at Higher NSSC Level with a
				3. N.B. Two languages must
				be offered to qualify for
				complete exemption


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A Level	5	2 subjects at	D	Students must choose ONE	More than one subject
AS Level		A Level		subject from each of Groups	can be chosen from a
Plus		PLUS		I, II and III at either A Level	group provided that the
LGCSE		PLUS		or LGCSE, BGCSE, SGCSE	minimum requirements
LGCSE				or LGCSE, BGCSE, SGCSE	minimum requirements
BGCSE		3 subject at		Level.	have been met.
BGCSE		3 subject at	C	Level.	have been met.
SGCSE		either LGCSE,	C	N.B. Two languages must	Two examination
		BGCSE,		N.B. Two languages must	Two examination
		BGCSE,		be offered to qualify for	sittings only. Where a
		SGCSE		be offered to qualify for	sittings only. Where a
		SGCSE		complete exemption	subject is not examined
				complete exemption	subject is not examined
		OR			in Oct/Nov session the
		4 subjects at	D		following or preceding
		4 subjects at		The fourth and fifth subjects	June session will be
		AS Level		The fourth and fifth subjects	June session will be
		AS Level		for either AS Level or LGCSE,	regarded as the same
				for either AS Level or LGCSE,	regarded as the same
		PLUS		BGCSE, SGCSE Level may	sitting.
		1 subject		be taken from any of the
		1 subject	C	groups.
		at LGCSE,	C	groups.
		at LGCSE,		N.B. Two languages must
		BGCSE,		N.B. Two languages must
		SGCSE		be offered to qualify for
				complete exemption
International	5	Two Higher Level pass marks towards the International			At least 24 points
Baccalaureate		Baccalaureate Certificate as well as three Standard Level			required
		pass marks provided English had been passed (pass mark
		4 to 7)
American	SAT statement with Reading and Writing at a score of 610 and Mathematics at a score of 530 as
High School	part of their application for matriculation exemption.
Diploma
International	Five approved Ordinary Level Subject passes including English Language as well as completion of
General	first year of four year bachelor’s degree of local university.
Certificate
of Secondary
Education

Dear UJ Student,

Please take note of the following important information and dates for the 2023 academic year.

1. COVID-19 RELATED INFORMATION

UJ has a vaccination policy in place, which can be found on the UJ website. The UJ Council approved the relaxing of some of the Mandatory Vaccination Policy stipulations and Implementation Protocols. Should there be an adverse effect in the risk to our staff, students, and third parties, the University may be required to reinstate the suspended measures.

2. REGISTRATION DETAILS

PLEASE NOTE: THIS LETTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND IS NOT AN ADMISSION LETTER.

Registration commences on 16 January 2023 until 10 February 2023 (only online, off-campus registration will be allowed) for returning/continuing
Access registration at https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/registration/ and follow the step-by-step
You will only be able to register off-campus. The University cannot guarantee your space should you not register on/or before the closing date of registration. Note that the registration dates may be adjusted in which case such detail published on the UJ website.
Students who have only second semester modules that are outstanding will also be required to register during the registration period in January
Please take note, in the case of compulsory modules that have not been passed in the previous year, the registration system has been set up to register those compulsory modules
Students in contact programmes who interrupt their studies, are required to apply for special permission from the relevant Faculty/College, to continue their Continuation of studies, after an interruption, is not guaranteed and may be subject to conditions since certain qualifications are being phased out. For a full list of programmes being phased out, please consult your respective faculty yearbook. https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/

2.7 Students may not attend lectures for a programme or module if they are not registered for it.

Students have to review their proof of registration, to ensure that their modules/programme registration is correct for the entire

3. TRANSFER STUDENTS

Please note that space for transfer students is limited. An official academic record is required together with the syllabus outline for the module for which credit is requested. Credit transfer requests must be discussed and approved by the relevant Faculty Office.

4. PAYMENTS

All students, including students whose fees are paid by sponsors or employers, are required to pay the following minimum amounts in order to register:

Day students (tuition fees) – All students not residing in the residences – R3 00
Residence students (tuition fees and residence deposit):
1 Only students with acceptance letters from residences – R6 00

4.2.2 Residence students (provisionally selected/waiting for a space in residence): R3 870.00 Payment methods:

Credit cards (E-payments) will reflect on your UJ student account Alternative payment methods used will not reflect immediately and may impact on securing a place.
For online E-payments please use the following link: https://ulink.uj.ac.za
Please note that should you decide not to continue with your studies, you have to cancel your registration at the
The following cancellation rules apply:

4.2.1 Total cancellation of studies

Cancellation on or before 25 February 2023: In this case, a total refund of the paid tuition fees and/or residence fees (where applicable) may be processed, except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable.
Cancellation after 25 February 2022 as indicated in point 6.2.

4.2.2 Cancelation of modules

First Semester Modules	Second Semester Modules
1Cancellation on or before 25 February 2023: No fees payable (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable).	Cancellation on or before 29 July 2023: No fees payable (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable).
2Cancellation on or before 8 April 2023: 50% credit is granted (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable).	2Cancellation on or before 2 September 2023: 50% credit is granted (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable).
Cancellation after 8 April 2023: No credit is granted.	Cancellation after 2 September 2023: No credit is granted.
Year Modules 1Cancellation on or before 25 February 2023: No fees payable (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable). 2Cancellation on or before 08 April 2023: 75% credit is granted (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430, 00) which are non-refundable). 3Cancellation on or before 29 July 2023: 50% credit is granted (except for the registration fee (R610,00) and ICT levy (R430,00) which are non-refundable). 44Cancellation after 29 July 2023: No credit is granted.

CHANGES TO REGISTRATION

Requests for cancellation or change of studies should be submitted to the relevant faculty officer in the faculty where you are Faculty officer details as well as the submission form can be obtained at https://www.uj.ac.za/admission- aid/registration/ . Failure to do so will result in students being liable for the fees for the relevant year.
Additions of modules can only be done during the registration No further additions of modules will be permitted.
Telephonic cancellations will not be
Students who fail to notify the University officially before the prescribed dates will forfeit any claim to the

2. STUDENT ACCESS CARDS

Student/access cards for transfer (new seniors) can be made on-campus (after you have registered) from Monday, 16 January 2023 until Friday, 10 February 2023 between 08:00 to 16:00.

In the event you have lost your student card and need a replacement, the replacement fee for a new card must be paid on campus at the cashiers (card transaction only, no cash accepted). You can then have a new card made at one of the following venues accompanied with your proof of registration and proof of payment for replacement card:

CAMPUS	VENUE
APB	Con Cowan Building, Bring-your-own-device Venue, 2^nd floor
APK	D1 Lab 208
DFC	Samsung Venue, 2^nd Floor, QK Building
SWC	GNA09, Robert Sobukwe Building

3. HANDHELD DEVICES FOR STUDENTS

For minimum specifications and information about handheld devices, please use the following link: Electronic Devices

4. APPEALS

Should you want to appeal the academic exclusion (F7 or 7F), you may submit an appeal to your College/ Faculty via the online appeals platform at https://ulink.uj.ac.za from 09 December 2022 until 22 January 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have not been promoted to the following year of study should consult with the relevant College/Faculty Officer about adding modules during the registration period.

The following students will not be able to register:

Students with some form of exclusion due to a
Students with an academic exclusion (F7/7F/BF/DF) result

2. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

The Academic Regulations for 2023 are available on the following link https://www.uj.ac.za/about/academic-calendar-and- regulations/ and provide essential guidance to administrative issues you might encounter. It is vital that each student reads and familiarises themself with the Academic Regulations.

3. FACULTY RULES AND REGULATIONS

2023 Faculty Rules and Regulations (Yearbooks) will be available on College/Faculty web pages. https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/

4. TIMETABLES

The 2023 undergraduate lecturing and exam (final assessment) timetables, plus semester test dates (if applicable), are available at the following link: https://www.uj.ac.za/study-uj-and-aid/timetables/

Other timetable-related documents (e.g., the 2023 timetable formats, faculty contact details, and information regarding lecturing timetable switches) are included. Personalised lecturing timetables are also accessible via uLink after registration. Personalised exam timetables for the main exams in June and November, will be accessible via uLink 4 weeks before the start of the relevant exam. Postgraduate timetables must be obtained from the relevant department.

5. MERIT BURSARIES

Merit bursaries will automatically be allocated to your student account. For more information, please follow this link https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/student-finance/bursaries/merit-bursaries/

6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students who are abroad and will still be in their home countries awaiting immigration documents during the registration period may be allowed to register conditionally under the conditions explicated in point (see point 14).

International students who are in South Africa at the time of registration are not eligible for conditional
The Faculty of Science as well as the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment do not allow conditional The Division for Internationalisation will be assisting with off-campus clearance from Monday, 9 January 2023 and would like to encourage students to make use of the off-campus clearance and registration process.
Temporary Residence Visa holders (i.e., Study, Work, Critical Skills Visa, and Relative with an endorsement to study at the University of Johannesburg or Diplomatic Permit), Special Dispensation (i.e., ZEP) need to submit proof of valid medical aid cover, registered, and administered in South Africa according to the Medical Schemes
First-time registering students with a Temporary Resident Visa (i.e., Study, Work), with an endorsement to study at the University of Johannesburg or Diplomatic Permit need to submit certified copies of passport and/or a valid visa.
Permanent Residence Permit holders, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees with valid permits are required to submit a certified copy of the

Compliance clearance documents i.e., medical aid, Visa must be uploaded via the registration platform. https://ulink.uj.ac.za Follow the links below for more information pertaining to document categories to be uploaded:

Visa Full Time Studies	Visa Part Time Studies	Refugee Status
Asylum Seeker	Diplomatic Visa Holders	Permanent Residence
Out Of Seat Clearance

Should you require any additional assistance, feel free to contact our Internationalisation staff members https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/registration/ or visit the Internationalisation webpage.

7. CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Requests for conditional registration are approved by the relevant College/Faculty.

Conditions:

Registration must take place during the formal registration

Payment must be received for the applicable registration amount, which includes a non-refundable registration fee and ICT
The conditional registration agreement must be signed (in addition to the standard registration agreement). The document is available on the registration page of the UJ
Submission of all required documents is
The attendance of in-person classes, where required, from 15 March 2023.

Please note that non-compliance with the conditions listed above by 10 March 2023, will result in cancellation of your registration by the College/Faculty. The standard cancellation rules in respect of fees will apply. Conditionally registered students are not eligible for placement in UJ residences. Upon full registration, students may be considered for placement in UJ residence, should there be space available.

8. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023

The University of Johannesburg Academic Calendar may be accessed at the following link https://www.uj.ac.za/about/Pages/Academic-Calendar-and-Regulations.aspx

9. FACULTY/ COLLEGE/ INTERNATIONALISATION AND GENERAL REGISTRATION SUPPORT

The following registration support is available during weekdays 07:30 – 16:00:

Call Centre on 011 559 4555 or Online chat facility uj.ac.za
Contact details for each Faculty/College/Division may be viewed https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/registration/

10. AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNDERAGED STUDENTS (YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS) AND THE UNIVERSITY

All underaged applicants are required to enter into an agreement with the University before registration can take place.

If you are under the age of 18 on the day you register, you and your parent/guardian must accept the online agreement. Alternatively, the form will be available from www.uj.ac.za/registrations and the completed form is to be submitted to the Student Enrolment Centre to unblock you for registration.