University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Dynamic and multicultural, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) mirrors the vibrant energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg. Embracing its South African heritage while staying rooted in African identity, UJ is committed to harnessing the potential of higher education for the continent’s advancement. With a diverse and inclusive community of over 50,000 students, including more than 3,000 international students from 80 nations, UJ stands as one of South Africa’s largest contact universities among the 26 public institutions.

UJ’s vision is to become an international university of choice, firmly grounded in Africa and actively shaping the future. Its mission revolves around inspiring the community to drive transformation and serve humanity through innovation and collaborative knowledge pursuit. These principles are upheld by core values such as imagination, dialogue, renewal, and ethical integrity. The university’s strategic objectives, including excellence in research and teaching, fostering an international profile for global recognition, and enhancing student experiences, are aligned with this vision.

UJ, recognized as the nation’s second strongest brand, offers world-class academic programs designed to equip students for the global workforce and foster global citizenship. The curriculum emphasizes inclusivity and reflects a commitment to decolonization and African scholarship, positioning UJ as a hub for critical intellectual inquiry on the Pan-African stage.

The University has 7 faculties and a college viz., Education, Law, Humanities, Art, Design and Architecture, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment as well as the College of Business and Economics, housing the newly established Johannesburg Business School. The University has four campuses, namely the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus; the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus; the Doornfontein Campus; and the Soweto Campus.