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University of Johannesburg

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University Overview

Founded in 2005, the University of Johannesburg is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Johannesburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Johannesburg
Acronym:UJ
Founded:2005
Motto:The Future. Reimagined.
Colours:Orange
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University Location

Address:PO Box 524, Auckland Park Johannesburg 2006 Gauteng South Africa
Tel:+27 (11) 559 4555
Fax: +27 (11) 559 2191

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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University of Johannesburg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Johannesburg is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)