UJ Application Dates For 2026 | www.uj.ac.za apply online

University of Johannesburg 2025 Late Applications Now Open

UJ Application Dates For 2026 | www.uj.ac.za apply online

Applications for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for the 2026 academic year are expected to open on April 1, 2025. Applicants should use a laptop with internet access to complete the online application via UJ’s portal at www.uj.ac.za. Academic performance will be the primary factor in admissions, rather than the order of application submission.

University of Johannesburg UJ Application Dates 2026

Applications for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for the 2026 academic year are now open. South African and international applicants must submit their applications by October 31, 2025. Postgraduate applicants must submit all documents for panel review by October 30, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted, so prospective students are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration for the 2026 intake.

The University of Johannesburg 2026 Application Deadlines

The University of Johannesburg’s online application portal is closing soon for most programs. Make sure you submit your application before the deadlines listed below:

General Deadline: All postgraduate programs except those listed below must be submitted by October 31st, 2025, at noon.

Faculty-Specific Deadlines:

Faculty of Engineering:

MEng/MPhil in Engineering Management (Coursework): September 30th, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Faculty of Education:

BEd Hons Educational Psychology, MEd Educational Psychology: June 23rd, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): August 31st, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Faculty of Humanities:

MA in Clinical Psychology, MA in Counselling Psychology: July 7th, 2025, at 12:00 PM
BA Hons in Psychology, BSc Hons in Psychology: Open July 1st, 2025, closes September 30th, 2025, at 12:00 PM

College of Business and Economics:

All listed BCom Hons, AdvDip in Business Management, MCom programs, and PhD programs in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Industrial Psychology, and Taxation: September 30th, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Late Applications (if Spaces are available)

After the deadline, UJ may still consider late applications, depending on space availability. Please apply within the regular cycle to ensure that your application is considered for the January 2026 intake, as late applications are not guaranteed.

University of Johannesburg UJ Online Application Steps

Prospective applicants must follow these simplified application processes to apply online at UJ

Access the internet.
Enter “www.uj.ac.za/apply” in the search box.
Select “new applicant” from the drop-down menu.
To indicate your student number, select Yes or No from the drop-down box.
To indicate if you’re returning to finish an unfinished application, select Yes or No from the drop-down menu.
Choose your course after examining the specific course requirements. This stage is very key to gaining admission to this university. Consult people if you don’t know what to choose.
If applicable, enter a qualification token.
Read the clause that appears. Select “I Accept” from the drop-down menu.
To continue, select the “Next” option.
Fill in your passport or ID number.
fill in the missing information
To move on to the next page, click “save and continue.”
Documents to be uploaded (Ensure they are in prescribed formats.)
Submit your application by Clicking on the Submit