How to Check UJ Application Status 2026

How to Check UJ Application Status 2026

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Admissions Office has published the list of successful applicants for the 2026 academic year. This includes both undergraduate and postgraduate students who met the university’s general and specific admission requirements.

This article aims to help prospective students track and confirm the status of their applications to UJ for the 2026 academic year. We cover how to track the progress of your application and what to do if you have not heard back yet below.

When and How Will I Receive My Application Result?

• Online applicants: You will receive your final or deferred status within 48 hours of submitting your application.
• Hardcopy applicants: You will receive your status within 5 working days after the closing date.

You can, however, visit the official UJ website and check their application status through the Application Status portal after 48 hours.

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What Should I Do If I Have Not Received a Response?

Due to the large volume of applications received, the selection process may take several days, so please be patient if you have not received a response within the expected time frame. However, you are permitted to do the following:

• Contact the UJ Call Centre at 011 559 4555 for assistance.
• Go to the UJ Application Status page at www.uj.ac.za and enter your login credentials to see the current status of your application

How to Check Application Status at UJ

Follow the steps below to check your application status at the University of Johannesburg:

• Visit the official UJ Application Status page: https://student.uj.ac.za/status.aspx
• Enter your student number (if available) or use your ID or passport number.
• Enter the characters displayed in the security text box.
• Ensure that the year of application is correctly selected from the drop-down menu.
• Click the “SEARCH” button to view your results.
• On this page,, you can also download your application letter and other relevant documents.