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University of Johannesburg

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Catalogue status: UJ's international fee structure separates normal programme tuition from the international levy. For 2026, UJ states that students from SADC and other African countries pay a R2,090 international levy in addition to normal student fees, registration and ICT charges.

About the university

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public research university in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 2005 through the merger of Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand and Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across business, engineering, science, education, humanities, law, health sciences, art, design and architecture. The university combines research, innovation and practical learning with a strong focus on graduate employability and global engagement.

PROGRAMMES

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These selected programmes are drawn from the university's published academic information. Open Learn More for programme details and the international student fee information available for that course.

Undergraduate • Business & Finance

BCom in Finance

UJ lists the BCom Finance as a 3-year full-time degree at NQF Level 7. The international levy for SADC and other African countries is R2,090 for 2026, in addition to normal programme fees and other charges.

3 years full-time Finance International
Undergraduate • Humanities & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

UJ lists the Bachelor of Arts as a 3-year undergraduate programme at Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. The 2026 African international levy is R2,090, separate from normal student fees.

3 years Arts / Humanities International
Undergraduate • Business & Finance

BCom Accounting

UJ's 2026 undergraduate prospectus lists BCom Accounting as a 3-year degree. International students from African countries are subject to the published 2026 international levy.

3 years Accounting International
Undergraduate • Business & Management

BCom Business Management

UJ's undergraduate prospectus lists Business Management as a 3-year BCom degree. Programme tuition is separate from the international levy.

3 years Business Management International
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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: Admission to the University of Johannesburg varies by programme and faculty, with applicants required to meet the relevant Admission Point Score (APS), subject combination and programme-specific requirements. International applicants using foreign school-leaving qualifications must qualify for an applicable Matriculation Exemption from the South African Matriculation Board (USAf) for undergraduate degree study. Where English was not the language of previous instruction, UJ requires recognised English proficiency, accepting IELTS with an overall score of 6, TOEFL with a score of 80–104 for undergraduate study, or UJELP with an overall score of 6. Applicants must also satisfy UJ's international admission and study-visa requirements, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Fees & admissions

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