UJ spreads close to 200 undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications across seven faculties and one college (the College of Business and Economics), spanning nearly every academic discipline from creative design through to engineering.
Admission comes down to your Admission Point Score (APS) plus specific subject requirements, with Life Orientation excluded from the calculation across every faculty.
UJ Faculties
- Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
- Faculty of Education
- College of Business and Economics
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
Faculty programmes are delivered across UJ’s four campuses.
UJ Campuses
| Campus | Hosts |
|---|---|
| Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) | Business and Economics, Education, Humanities |
| Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB) | Health Sciences and Nursing, with specialised medical facilities and simulation labs |
| Doornfontein (DFC) | Engineering, Science, and Technology, with advanced workshops and computing labs |
| Soweto (SWC) | Community-focused programmes providing accessible education to the broader Johannesburg region |
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- BEngTech in Electrical Engineering
- BEngTech in Electronic Engineering
- BEngTech in Mechanical Engineering
- BEngTech in Civil Engineering
- BEngTech in Mining Engineering
One of the largest and most comprehensive engineering faculties in South Africa, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and modern infrastructure challenges.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- Various clinical healthcare programmes
- Health management and public health-focused degrees
- Nursing-related qualifications
Dedicated to training healthcare professionals through clinical and research-focused training; some programmes require an interview as part of the selection process.
Faculty of Humanities
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- Bachelor of Arts (BA): General and various specialisations
- Programmes across social sciences, languages, and communication studies
One of UJ’s largest faculties, focused on critical thinking, creativity, and social understanding.
Faculty of Law
Undergraduate programme:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB): Minimum APS 31 with pure Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy not accepted.
College of Business and Economics
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- BCom in Accounting
- BCom in Finance
- BCom in Management
Selected postgraduate programmes (later/different closing dates):
- AdvDip in Business Management
- BA Hons / BCom Hons in Human Resource Management
- BCom Hons in Industrial Psychology, Financial Planning, Information Systems, Investment Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Property Valuation and Management, Quantitative Finance
- MCom in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Auditing, Finance, Financial Management, International Accounting, Investment Management, SA & International Taxation, Quantitative Finance
- MCom/MPhil in Industrial Psychology
- Master of Sustainability Management
These programmes have earlier or different closing dates than the standard 31 October undergraduate deadline. Always confirm the specific date for your chosen postgraduate programme.
Faculty of Science
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- BSc in Computer Science (requires pure Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy)
- Various BSc majors across the natural sciences
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Undergraduate programmes (selection):
- Various Art and Design diplomas and degrees
- Architecture-related programmes
A creative portfolio may be required for design-related programmes, alongside academic requirements.
Faculty of Education
Undergraduate programme:
- Bachelor of Education (BEd): various teaching phase specialisations
Postgraduate Programmes: General Requirements
| Level | General Requirements |
|---|---|
| Honours | Relevant Bachelor’s degree, typically minimum 60% in final year |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Relevant undergraduate degree (NQF 7), often minimum 65% |
| Master’s | Relevant Honours degree (NQF 8) or equivalent; research proposal often required |
| Doctoral | Relevant Master’s degree (NQF 9); research proposal and supervisor approval required |
UJ Digital & Extended/Bridging Programmes
UJ also offers Extended/Bridging Degree Programmes for students who don’t meet the standard APS for their first-choice qualification, providing a structured pathway into the full degree.
Qualification Levels Explained
| NQF Level | Qualification | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NQF 5 | Higher Certificate | 1 year |
| NQF 6 | Diploma | 3 years |
| NQF 7 | Bachelor’s Degree | 3–4 years |
| NQF 8 | Honours / Postgraduate Diploma | 1 year |
| NQF 9 | Master’s Degree | 1–2 years |
| NQF 10 | Doctoral Degree | 2–5 years |