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DIVISION FOR INTERNATIONALISATION Pre-Arrival Info and Campus Guide for International Students 2021
A Word of Welcome
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) that goes beyond the academic. An
extends a warm welcome to you, as an international education imbues you
international student, and invites you to be- with, amongst other things, attributes of
come an active member of the UJ commu- adaptability, flexibility, and cultural fluency:
nity. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is the soft skills so sought after by employers
an Afropolitan international university with world-wide. Your international education
an identity of inclusion, a university that is at UJ then, sets you on a path to be highly
transforming lives and diversifying profes- competitive as a graduate. It also prepares
sions. A proudly South African university, you for leadership, entrepreneurship,
rooted in the vibrant and multicultural innovation, and creativity, all of which
city of Johannesburg, reflecting the city’s accord you the tools to lead; to be an
energy and embracing its diversity with employer, to be a change maker and to
equal passion. contribute positively to humanity at large.
At the University of Johannesburg “The Your presence at UJ is highly valued
Future. Reimagined” is not simply a catchy and you will undoubtedly contribute to
phrase. The institution is taking the lead in cultural diversity as well as academic
Africa in 4th Industrial Revolution thinking, enrichment which are the hallmarks of
reimagining the future in all disciplines. our internationalisation programme. We
trust that you will find your stay enjoyable,
You are joining a university that is young,
hospitable, friendly and an enriching
vibrant, and was built on the footholds
academic and social experience. We
of possibility, tenacity, and a ‘can-do’
encourage you to seek opportunities for
attitude, and that upholds excellence in all
personal, social and intercultural growth,
facets of its work and life. You will be fully
so richly afforded by our campus life and
supported in order that you can excel in all
the broader Johannesburg community and
your academic pursuits. As an international
South African society.
student, you have the opportunity of a
lifetime to attain a well-rounded education The Division for Internationalisation is
your home-away-from- home. It is your
first port of call as you enter the university,
and remains a resource for your support
throughout your time at UJ. Make use of
all the opportunities that UJ offers you.
Seek assistance when you are in doubt.
Most of all, claim your place of excellence
and open your mind to the UJ notion of
being a pioneer in your own right: The
Future, Reimagined
Welcome!
Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Senior Director
Content
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1 About UJ 22 Culture shock
1 Education for the 21st century 22 Homesickness
2 First-year Experience 22 Socials
22 Annual International Festival
2 Facilitating teaching and learning
2 Campuses of the University of Johannesburg 22 Facilities
22 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
2 Division for Internationalisation 24 Doornfontein Campus
2 International Admissions and Welfare Office 24 Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
3 English Proficiency Test 25 Soweto Campus
4 Academic Calendar for 2021 25 Other Services
5 Registration 2021 25 Protection services
5 New Undergraduate Registration Information 27 Access control
7 New Postgraduate Registration Information 27 Campus Health
8 Returning Student Registration Information 27 Inter-Campus Transport
11 First-year Seminar 28 South Africa
12 Study Visa 28 Location
12 How to apply for a Study Visa 28 Climate
13 Endorsement of relatives visa 28 Currency
13 Changing conditions of a Study Visa 28 Credit cards and travel cards
28 Taxation
13 Fees 28 Electricity
15 Banking details 28 Telephone & Internet communication
15 Undergraduate students 29 Time
15 Postgraduate students 29 Banks
17 Financial assistance 29 Foreign exchange
17 Medical Aid 29 Living in S.A.
17 CompCare 30 Public transport
17 Momentum Health 30 Emergency Information
19 Accommodation 30 Procedure
30 Police Services
20 The Buddy System
20 What is a buddy System?
About UJ
The University of Johannesburg was has eleven traditional universities (offering
established on 1 January 2005. It is the result traditional formative degree programmes),
of the incorporation of the Soweto and East five universities of technology (offering
Rand campuses of Vista University into the vocational and professional programmes)
Rand Afrikaans University – which took place and six “comprehensive institutions”
on 1 January 2004 – and the merger of the (offering both formative degree programmes
Rand Afrikaans University (into which the two and vocational programmes).
Vista campuses had been incorporated) and
The University of Johannesburg falls in
the Technikon Witwatersrand on
1 the category of comprehensive institution.
1 January 2005, to create the University
The term “comprehensive institution” is
of Johannesburg (UJ).
an instrument of educational policy and
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021
The Technikon Witwatersrand had been in has no statutory definition. Each of the
existence since 1925, the Rand Afrikaans “comprehensives” has developed an identity
University since 1967 and the Vista University that best suits their own strategic objectives.
since 1982. UJ has four campuses spread
over Central Gauteng: the Auckland Park Education for the 21st century
Kingsway Campus (APK), the Doornfontein As one of the largest residential
Campus (DFC), the Auckland Park Bunting universities in South Africa without distance
Road Campus (APB), and the Soweto education programmes, the University
Campus (SWC). A fifth campus, the East Rand of Johannesburg’s teaching and learning
Campus is currently dormant. With over programmes result in degrees and diplomas
48 000 full-time students and 3 000 in an array of subjects, ranging from Fine Arts
permanent employees, it is one of the largest to Engineering, from Business Management
residential universities in South Africa. and Accounting to Haute Couture and
The incorporation and merger, which led from Theology to Homoeopathy. The
to the establishment of the University University has nine faculties located in
of Johannesburg, was part of a major greater Johannesburg and it accommodates
programme of the restructuring of higher a diverse student body on four campuses
education in South Africa. The National Plan located in Doornfontein, Auckland Park,
for Higher Education, published in 2001, Bunting Road and Soweto. Although these
charted a course for a major revamp of campuses are fairly recent additions to the
South African higher education institutions. urban landscape of the city, each is located in
The most important consequence of the an area that made a significant contribution
restructuring exercise conducted by the to its history and growth. For example, the
Department of Education was the reduction campus in Doornfontein was developed
of thirty-six universities and technikons to in the heart of one of Johannesburg’s
twenty-three higher education institutions. oldest suburbs, which was laid out in 1889,
This reduction was achieved by mergers and shortly after the discovery of gold on the
incorporations of existing higher education Witwatersrand. The Soweto Campus, where
institutions, the planning and implementation major development commenced in 2008,
of which was executed from 2002 to is set to become the flagship of the new
2004. The final decision of the Minister of generation university and will contribute
Education on the restructuring of higher significantly to its surroundings. The Bunting
education institutions was published as Road and Kingsway Campuses in Auckland
Government Notice 855 in the Government Park, a suburb laid out in 1895, have brought
Gazette of 21 June 2002. As a result of the a vibrant new student population to
restructuring exercise, South Africa now this suburb.
First-year Experience The FYE gives strong motivation for the
attendance of the First-year Seminar (FYS),
Facilitating Teaching and Learning the implementation of tutorials, and the
As all students enter university with the aim Residence Academic Adviser programme
of attaining a tertiary qualification, UJ seeks (RAA) which provides students with
to support first-year students who need to opportunities for active learning and critical
negotiate the transition between school discussion of themes and topics, as well as
and university successfully, if they are to opportunities for making friends.
succeed academically.
Campuses of the University of
Both internationally and specifically in the
South African context, students tend to
Johannesburg
find this challenging, resulting in many These campuses are: 2
students dropping out during the first • Auckland Park Kingsway Campus at
year. In response to this challenge, UJ has the corner of Kingsway and University
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implemented a First-year Experience (FYE) Road (APK)
initiative. The FYE aims to create an ethos • Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus,
and a way of life at UJ that will facilitate Bunting Road, Cottesloe (APB)
effective student transition from school • Doornfontein Campus at the corner
to university. It supports an institutional of Siemert and Beit streets (DFC)
climate and culture that is conducive to • Soweto Campus at Old Potch Road,
first-year students’ success. The FYE Soweto (SWC)
assists and guides students to take up the
Website
challenge of adapting to university life and
becoming fully fledged and productive Further information is available on the
members of the UJ academic community. UJ website: http//www.uj.ac.za
Division for Internationalisation
Your home away from home, one of International Admissions and
the main purposes of the Division is to
integrate international students into Welfare Office
UJ student life. This is done on the APK
following levels:
Mr Tshepang Marumo
• Social interaction (International
+27 (0)11 559 2096
Festival, excursions)
Supervisor: International Admissions
• Student exchange programme
International House | Madibeng Building
• Communication (newsletter, sms service,
tshepangm@uj.ac.za
liaison with embassies, etc.)
• Student support (buddy system, UJISS, Mrs Mampou Ngqumshe
orientation programme) +27 (0)11 559 4517
• Study abroad International Admissions Officer
International House | Madibeng Building
Please join the group “UJ Division for
mampoum@uj.ac.za
Internationalisation” on Facebook to keep
up to date with developments in Ms Shantelle Sass
the Division. +27 (0)11 559 7780
Academic Liaison and Student Welfare
Officer
International House | Madibeng Building
ssass@uj.ac.za
APB • liaising with all South African
Missions (Embassies, High
Ms Palesa Makwela
Commissions, Consulates, Trade
+27 (0)11 559 1027
Missions) and the South African
International Admissions Officer
Department of Home Affairs
Room 104, Con Cowan Building
• social integration through
pmakwela@uj.ac.za
orientation and student activities
DFC • welfare services
Mr Thabang Mothebe The International Admissions and
+27 (0)11 559 6510 Welfare Office is there to ensure that all
International Admissions Officer international students are provided with
3 G 70, Maropeng Building necessary support for the duration of their
thabangm@uj.ac.za studies at the University of Johannesburg.
You can contact or visit the International
SWC
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Admissions and Welfare Office for any
+27 (0)11 559 5014 compliance related issues, e.g. study
ADB 107, Ukhamba Building permits and medical aid requirements.
You can contact or visit the International
English Proficiency Test
Admissions and Welfare Office for any
compliance related issues, e.g. study If English is not an official language or used
permits and medical aid requirements. as a medium of learning and teaching in
your home country, you are required to
The International Admissions and Welfare provide an English Proficiency Test Score.
Office is located on all four campuses and You may elect to write the University
is responsible for: of Johannesburg English Language
• advising prospective students about Programme test (UJELP). The relevant
programmes offered at UJ and all contact person is Mr Malibongwe
legal requirements; Masango, Tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4265 or email:
• clearing admitted international mmasango@uj.ac.za. Alternatively, UJ will
students for registration; accept the IELTS at an overall score of
• providing liaison services for 6 and TOEFL at an average score of
international students and faculties; 80 -104 for Undergraduate Programmes.
Academic Calendar for 2021
Academic activity Dates
University re-opens for support employees 4 January
Academic employees, not involved in enrichment or 14 January
academic development programmes, resume duty
Second Semester (of previous year) 18 to 22 January
Supplementary Assessments
Online Registration (for senior students) 18 January to 12 February
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Online Registration (for first year students) 23 February to 5 March
Second Semester (of previous year) 3 to 9 February
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Special Assessments
Academic Research 25 January to 12 February
First Semester (for senior students) 15 February to 25 June
First Semester (for first year students) 8 March to 25 June
Mid-semester Recess (First Semester). 2 to 11 April
This recess period may be used to
catch up on academic activities
Study Period for Students 29 May to 2 June
First Semester Final Assessment 3 to 25 June
Winter Vacation 26 June to 11 July
First Semester Supplementary Assessments/ 12 to 16 July
Academic Research
Second Semester 19 July to 3 December
First Semester Special Assessment 29 July to 4 Aug
Mid-semester Recess (2nd Semester) 4 to 12 September
Study Period for Students 23 to 27 October
Second Semester Final Assessment 28 October to 19 November
Study Period for Students 20 to 26 November
Second Semester Supplementary Assessments 29 November to 3 December
Start of Summer Holiday for students 4 December
Start of December Holiday for academic staff 11 December
Start of December Holiday for support staff 16 December
Second Semester (Special Assessment) 10 to 14 January 2022
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Registration 2021 Requests for conditional registration are
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approved by the Registrar and the relevant
executive dean.
New Undergraduate Conditions:
Registration Information • Must register during the formal
registration period;
Registration commences on 23 February • Must pay the applicable registration
2021 and closes on 05 March 2021. amount, which includes a non-
Programmes generally fill up in the refundable registration fee and ICT levy;
first 2 weeks of registration, therefore • Must sign the conditional registration
spaces cannot be guaranteed. agreement (in addition to the standard
registration agreement). The document
Note that the registration dates may be is available on the registration page
adjusted, in which case it will be formally of the UJ website: and
communicated to you. • Must provide all required documents
NO on-campus facilities will be available and be able to attend classes in person
for registration. All registrations are done from 1 April 2021.
online and off-campus, for which you may Please note that non-compliance with the
use a tablet/handheld device or any other conditions listed above by 31 March will
computer facility at your disposal. result in a cancellation of registration by
Follow this link https://tinyurl.com/ the Faculty. The standard cancellation rules
UJregistration to access registration in respect of fees will apply. Conditionally
registered students are not eligible
information and follow the step by
for placement in residences. Upon full
step guide.
registration, students may be considered
International Students for placement in UJ residence, should there
be spaces available.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
The Division for Internationalisation will be
students who are abroad and will still
assisting with off-campus clearance from
be in their home countries during the
Monday 11 January 2021. The University
registration period may be allowed to
would like to encourage students to make
register conditionally under the conditions
use of the off-campus registration process,
explicated below. (International students
including the international off-campus
who are in South Africa at the time of
clearance.
registration are not eligible for
• Temporary Residence Visa holders (i.e.
conditional registration). Study, Work (postgraduate part-time),
Critical Skills Visa, and Relative with at the University of Johannesburg or
endorsement to study at the University Diplomatic) will need to submit certified
of Johannesburg or Diplomatic Permit), copies of passport, and/or valid visa.
Special Dispensation (i.e. ZEP) will need • Permanent Residence Permit holders,
to submit proof of valid medical aid Asylum Seekers and Refugees with valid
cover, registered and administered in permits will be required to submit a
South Africa in accordance with the certified copy of the permit
Medical Schemes Act.
• First time registering students with a Documents to be forwarded to
Temporary Resident Visa (i.e. Study, mampoum@uj.ac.za
Work (postgraduate part-time),
relative with endorsement to study
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Contact person Campus Office
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Mr Tshepang Marumo APK & SWC International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email tshepangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 2096
Mrs Mampou Ngqumshe APK International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email mampoum@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 4517
Mr Thabang Mothebe DFC Ground Floor, Maropeng Building
Email thabangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 6510
Ms Palesa Makwela APB International Admission Office Ground Floor
Con Cowan Building
Email pmakwela@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 1027
Ms Shantelle Sass APK International House Madibeng Building,
Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus
Email ssass@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 7780
New Postgraduate Registration the UJ website: and
• Must provide all required documents
Information
and be able to attend classes in person
Registration commences on 25 January from 1 April 2021.
2021 until 12 February 2021 for new
Please note that non-compliance with the
Masters coursework, Honours and
conditions listed above by 31 March will
Postgraduate Diploma students.
result in a cancellation of registration by
Full research Masters and Doctoral students the Faculty. The standard cancellation rules
have until 31 March 2021 to register. in respect of fees will apply. Conditionally
You will only be able to register off- registered students are not eligible
campus. Registration towards postgraduate for placement in residences. Upon full
7 qualifications is extremely competitive and registration, students may be considered
takes place on a first-come, first-serve basis. for placement in UJ residence, should there
The University thus cannot guarantee your be spaces available.
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021
place if you do not register on/or before The Division for Internationalisation will be
the closing date of registration. Note assisting with off-campus clearance from
that the registration dates may be adjusted Monday 11 January 2021. The University
in which case such detail will be formally would like to encourage students to make
communicated to you. use of the off-campus registration process,
Kindly access registration information at including the international off-campus
https://tinyurl.com/UJregistration and clearance.
follow the step by step guide. –– Temporary Residence Visa holders (i.e.
Study, Work (postgraduate part-time),
International Students Critical Skills Visa, and Relative with
Undergraduate and Postgraduate endorsement to study at the University
students who are abroad and will still of Johannesburg or Diplomatic
be in their home countries during the Permit), Special Dispensation (i.e.
registration period may be allowed to ZEP) will need to submit proof of
register conditionally under the conditions valid medical aid cover, registered
explicated below. (International students and administered in South Africa in
who are in South Africa at the time of accordance with the Medical
registration are not eligible for Schemes Act.
conditional registration). –– First time registering students with
a Temporary Resident Visa (i.e. Study,
Requests for conditional registration are Work (postgraduate part-time),
approved by the Registrar and the relative with endorsement to study
relevant executive dean. at the University of Johannesburg
Conditions: or Diplomatic) will need to submit
• Must register during the formal certified copies of passport, and/
registration period; or valid visa.
• Must pay the applicable registration • Permanent Residence Permit holders,
amount, which includes a non- Asylum Seekers and Refugees with valid
refundable registration fee and ICT levy; permits will be required to submit a
• Must sign the conditional registration certified copy of the permit
agreement (in addition to the standard Documents to be forwarded to
registration agreement). The document mampoum@uj.ac.za or
is available on the registration page of tshepangm@uj.ac.zaContact person Campus Office
Mr Tshepang Marumo APK & SWC International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email tshepangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 2096
Mrs Mampou Ngqumshe APK International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email mampoum@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 4517
Mr Thabang Mothebe DFC Ground Floor, Maropeng Building
Email thabangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 6510
Ms Palesa Makwela APB International Admission Office Ground Floor 8
Con Cowan Building
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021
Email pmakwela@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 1027
Ms Shantelle Sass APK International House Madibeng Building,
Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus
Email ssass@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 7780
Returning Student previous year the registration system has
been set up to register those compulsory
Registration Information
modules first.
Registration commences from 25 January
2021 to 12 February 2021 for returning/ Undergraduate:
continuing students in respect of Diploma,
Students in contact programmes who
Degree, Honours and Course Work
interrupt their studies are required to
Masters programmes.
apply for special permission from the
Full research Masters and Doctoral relevant Faculty/College to continue their
students have up until 31 March 2021. studies. Continuation of studies, after an
Access registration at https://tinyurl.com/ interruption, is not guaranteed and may
UJregistration and follow the step by be subject to conditions, since certain
step guide. qualifications are being phased out. For
a full list of programmes being phased
You will only be able to register off-campus. out please consult your respective faculty
The University cannot guarantee your place yearbook.
if you do not register on/or before the www.uj.ac.za/faculties
closing date of registration. Note that
the registration dates may be adjusted Postgraduate:
in which case such detail will be formally
Students in honours, masters and doctoral
communicated to you.
programmes must apply for abeyance in
Students who have only second semester accordance with the Academic Rules and
modules that are outstanding will also be Regulations. Failure to re-register without
required to register during the registration approval will result in the cancellation of
period in January 2021. studies.
Please take note in the case of compulsory
modules that have not been passed in theSTUDENTS MAY NOT ATTEND Please note that non-compliance with the
LECTURES FOR A MODULE OR conditions listed above by 31 March will
PROGRAMME IF THEY ARE NOT result in a cancellation of registration by
REGISTERED FOR IT. SIMILARLY, the Faculty. The standard cancellation rules
NO STUDENT MAY RECEIVE
in respect of fees will apply. Conditionally
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
SUPERVISION UNLESS THEY ARE registered students are not eligible
FORMALLY REGISTERED FOR for placement in residences. Upon full
THE RESEARCH MODULE AND registration, students may be considered
PROGRAMME. for placement in UJ residence, should there
be spaces available.
Please review your Proof of Registration,
to ensure that your modules/programme The Division for Internationalisation will be
9 registration is correct. assisting with off-campus clearance from
Monday 11 January 2021. The University
International Students would like to encourage students to make
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021
use of the off-campus registration process,
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
including the international off-campus
students who are abroad and will still
be in their home countries during the clearance.
registration period may be allowed to • Temporary Residence Visa holders (i.e.
register conditionally under the conditions Study, Work (postgraduate part-time),
explicated below. (International students Critical Skills Visa, and Relative with
who are in South Africa at the time of endorsement to study at the University
registration are not eligible for conditional of Johannesburg or Diplomatic Permit),
Special Dispensation (i.e. ZEP) will need
registration).
to submit proof of valid medical aid
Requests for conditional registration are cover, registered and administered in
approved by the Registrar and the relevant South Africa in accordance with the
executive dean. Medical Schemes Act.
Conditions: • First time registering students with a
• Must register during the formal Temporary Resident Visa (i.e. Study,
registration period; Work (postgraduate part-time),
• Must pay the applicable registration relative with endorsement to study
amount, which includes a non- at the University of Johannesburg or
refundable registration fee and ICT levy; Diplomatic) will need to submit certified
• Must sign the conditional registration copies of passport, and/or valid visa.
agreement (in addition to the • Permanent Residence Permit holders,
standard registration agreement). Asylum Seekers and Refugees with valid
The document is available on the permits will be required to submit a
registration page of the UJ website: and certified copy of the permit
• Must provide all required documents Documents to be forwarded to:
and be able to attend classes in person thabangm@uj.ac.za or
from 1 April 2021. pmakwela@uj.ac.zaContact person Campus Office
Mr Tshepang Marumo APK & SWC International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email tshepangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 2096
Mrs Mampou Ngqumshe APK International House Madibeng
Buildinnd Park, Kingsway Campus
Email mampoum@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 4517
Mr Thabang Mothebe DFC Ground Floor, Maropeng Building
Email thabangm@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 6510
Ms Palesa Makwela APB International Admission Office Ground Floor 10
Con Cowan Building
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021
Email pmakwela@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 1027
Ms Shantelle Sass APK International House Madibeng Building,
Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus
Email ssass@uj.ac.za Tel +27 (0) 11 559 7780
All international students need to pay 30% upfront, the remaining 70% needs to be paid in
the following installment terms:
• - 35% at the end of April 2021
• - 35% at the end of July 2021
In case of 100% upfront payment, student will qualify for a 5% discount.11
First-year Seminar (FYS) the services available to them via the
Health Clinics situated on each campus.
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The University of Johannesburg would
like to welcome all its new first year The First Year Seminar is not just about
undergraduate students! the very important academic aspects of
student life: it is also about the discovering
The 2021 First Year Seminar programme
the social aspects that UJ has on offer.
will go on line, and will be hosted on
Learner Management system called Academic registration
Blackboard. Undergraduate first year registration will
To participate you will require: commence from the 23 February to 05
March 2021, however it will be advisable
Computer /Laptop/Tablet/ IPad/ for transfer students to register from 25
Smart cell phone as well as internet
January to 12 February 2021 in order to
connectivity or data to access the online
submit the application for exemptions.
orientation module.
Advance Diploma, Postgraduate Diplomas,
For details on how to access the module
Honours and Coursework Master students’
go to www.uj.ac.za//fys.
registration will commence from the 25
A Comprehensive and informative January to 12 February 2021
compulsory First Year Seminar programme
Research Masters and PhD student’s
has been arranged for all our new first
registration will commence from the 25
years, beginning with the Vice Chancellors’
January to 31 March 2021.
Welcome address, academic orientation
to the Faculty, the Department and the International student orientation
specific programmes for which students
International students are assisted to
have been accepted. Students will be
adjust to their new environment. In the
introduced to lecturers, made aware their orientation programme provided by the
class time tables. Division for Internationalisation, the main
The First Year Seminar is also introduced focus is on the international students’
you to the wide range of academic needs and providing students with vital
information and a tour of the campus
development programmes and support
and city surrounds. This orientation is
services the University offers such as the
compulsory for all students.
Library and Information Centers, Reading
and Writing Centers, the Computer All sessions for FYS (orientation) are
Facilities, Psychological Services and compulsory. Please visit: www.uj.ac.za/fys
Career Development and the Career for more Information.
Resource Centers.
Lectures begin
Students will learn about the dedicated Returning students - 15 February
team looking after their safety and about First year undergraduate students -
8 MarchStudy Visa
How to Apply for a Study Visa The following documents are to be
submitted with the study visa application
It is advisable to apply 60 days before the at the visa issuing authority to obtain your
expiry of your current visa when applying study visa:
within the Republic of South Africa through 1. A passport valid for not less than 90
VFS Global. The link for lodging your days of the expiry of your visa.
online application is as follows: http://www.
2. Administration fee equivalent to the
vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/
value of R425.
When applying through VFS, kindly select 3. If you apply within the Republic of 12
Corporate Account. South Africa then you will pay R425
All International applicants who will plus R1350 (VFS Administration Cost).
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be applying outside South Africa can OutsideSouth Africa, you pay
submit their applications at the South R425 only.
African Visa issuing authority (Embassy, 4. Confirmation and proof of payment
High Commission, Consulate and Trade of a South African medical aid cover
Mission) in their country of residence. If with a medical scheme registered with
there is no South African representative in the SA Council of Medical Schemes.
your country, you are advised to apply at Cover must remain valid for the
the nearest South African Embassy, High duration of the calendar year.
Commission, Consulate or Trade Mission.
5. Letter of Offer from the Universitystating the duration of degree, BI1739 – Application for the endorsement
confirming that the student is not of a Relatives Visa
taking the place of a local student and • There is no cost for the endorsement
undertaking to inform the Department • Letter of acceptance/firm offer letter
of Home Affairs when the student from the University
deregisters. • Original passport and work permit
• Proof of medical aid
6. A medical and radiological report
• Proof of finance
(less than six months old).
• Confirmation of employment letter or
7. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, contract
if applicable.
8. Relevant certificates if married,
Changing conditions of
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widowed, divorced or separated.
9. Confirmation of accommodation A change of conditions of a study visa
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while in South Africa. refers to a situation where one holds a valid
permit to be in the Republic other than to
10. Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition
study at the University of Johannesburg.
fees and maintenance.
This is usually the case of learners and
11. A police clearance certificate for the students studying at South African high
past 12 months from the country you schools, colleges and other academic
have lived in for a period exceeding institutions and their visas would therefore
12 months after the age of 18. be endorsed with a condition to study at
Applicants are advised to keep a copy institutions in any of the categories above.
of their submission documents and all In order to register at the University of
receipts safely. Johannesburg the visa will need to be
issued in the name of the University.
Endorsement of relatives visa Application for change of conditions of a
Please be informed that with effect from study visa constitutes a new application
the 1st of May 2015, a holder of a valid for a study visa. Though the applicant will
temporary residence visa issued for the need to complete a separate form, the
categories mentioned below will be requirements are the same as for the initial
allowed to register and undertake part- application of a study visa.
time studies with institutions of Higher Refer to the following website:
Learning as defined by the immigration http://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/
Regulations of the Immigration Act, 2002
(Act No. 13 of 2002) during the validity
period of their respective visas.
Fees
a) General work visa Please note: When an international
b) Critical Skills work visa student is accepted for study at UJ, the
c) Intra-company transfer work visa student is required to pay 30% upfront,
d) Business visa the remaining 70% need to be paid in the
The holder of a Relatives Visa is still following instalment terms:
required to get their visa endorsed for –– 35% at the end of April 2021
part-time studies. The requirements are –– 35% at the end of July 2021
listed below: All students (local and international) who
register at the University of Johannesburg
are required to pay a non-refundable
registration fee and ICT levy of R 1040.14
Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2021Please pay your fees at the bank before proceeding to the UJ. Alternatively, fees can be
paid at the Student Finance Offi ces on all four campuses. However, for safety reasons,
students are encouraged to pay the fees by means of bank transfers at least twenty days
prior to coming to South Africa.
Please consult with your relevant faculty office for a full pro forma invoice.
Banking details
University of Johannesburg Banking Details
Account holder’s name: UJ Tuition fee account
Bank name: First National Bank
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Account number: 62615873199
Branch code: 210-554
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Reference on deposit slip: Your student number
Swift Code: FIRNZ AJJ
The physical address of the UJ is:
Corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092.
Fax: +27(0)11 559 2866
The following fees are payable before registration:
Undergraduate students
Students from African countries:
Prescribed tuition fees plus an international levy of R2 000.
Students from other countries:
The prescribed tuition fees plus an international levy of R17 000 per year.
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Please note: If you have applied for campus accommodation and you have not yet
received a confirmation of allocated accommodation, you may have to make alternative
arrangements. The subdivision of Student Accommodation and Residence Life sends
confirmation letters by October to all students who have applied and who have
been accepted.
As an alternative to University accommodation it is suggested that you obtain
private accommodation. It is important to note that the Division for Internationalisation
does not accept responsibility for any possible problems arising from a student’s
private accommodation.
19 The Division is able to help identify University approved private accommodation.
APK:
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RESIDENCE
MALE / FEMALE PLACEMENTS OFFICER EXT EMAIL
TYPE/NAME
Thomas Sankara Post Graduates Bonny Tshabane 2065 vtshabane@uj.ac.za
Faranani Post Graduates Bonny Tshabane 2065 vtshabane@uj.ac.za
Afslaan Sport Bonny Tshabane 2065 vtshabane@uj.ac.za
Junior Residences Male Nondumiso Xaba 3022 nxaba@uj.ac.za
Junior Residences Female Daleen Strydom 2092 daleens@uj.ac.za
Sophiatown Mixed Maryka Kirstein 1566 mkirstein@uj.ac.za
APB:
RESIDENCE
MALE / FEMALE PLACEMENTS OFFICER EXT EMAIL
TYPE/NAME
Junior Residences Female Maryka Kirstein 1566 mkirstein@uj.ac.za
Junior Res Male Maryka Kirstein 1566 mkirstein@uj.ac.za
Goudstad Post Graduates Bonny Tshabane 2065 vtshabane@uj.ac.za
Mayine Post Graduates Bonny Tshabane 2065 vtshabane@uj.ac.za
SWC:
All residences: Boniswa Khuluse x5015 (boniswak@uj.ac.za)
DFC:
All residences: Veronica Ngobese x6552 (veronican@uj.ac.za)
Off-Campus Accommodation:
Please access the following link https://goo.gl/MPbQ6t to view Accredited Off Campus accommodation20
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The Buddy System
What is a buddy system? further than just the new student. They
introduce the new student to the culture
The University of Johannesburg Buddy of UJ and South Africa through social
System is a special programme that was events and excursions. All buddies report
established for the purposes of providing to a Buddy Coordinator in the Division
support to international students and for Internationalisation. The Buddy
ensuring cultural integration. All new Coordinator will take up matters with the
international students are paired with Division for Internationalisation should the
a buddy for support in navigating the need arise.
University systems and Johannesburg in All buddies are trained in orientation
general. The duty of a buddy stretches matters, cultural immersion and mentoring.Who can apply to be a buddy? • services to international students,
the Library, PsyCaD, Academic
Any registered student of the University of
Development, the University
Johannesburg, whether South African or
of Johannesburg International
international. The applicants should at least Student Society (UJISS), the Student
be in their second year of study. Representative Council (SRC) and the
Advantages of being a buddy relevant faculties;
• Formal training from the Centre • assist international students to adapt
socially by introducing them to friends,
for Psychological Services and
exposing them to cultures in South
Career (PsyCaD).
Africa and introducing them to societies
• A certificate after completion of
on campus;
the term as a buddy, proving extra-
21 • instil a sense of belonging to
curricular participation at the University. international students;
• An impressive entry on your CV. • take the students on a campus tour;
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• The opportunity to learn about • provide guidance and support to
international cultures. students;
• The opportunity to build international • provide basic information to students,
contacts. such as public transport (bus routes),
medical facilities, shopping centres,
The following characteristics are required
other information that could make the
from a buddy day-to-day life of the students more
• Social responsibility manageable;
• Good interpersonal skills • meet with students on an informal basis
• Empathy/sympathy as often as possible;
• Sensitivity to other religious beliefs and • meet once a month with the assigned
cultures. students on a formal basis on a date set
• Committed to the duties of being a up by the Buddy Coordinator;
buddy • meet with the Buddy Coordinator a day
or so after the formal meeting with the
Role and tasks of a buddy... students to discuss relevant matters;
A buddy should: • report any problems, complaints or
• treat students with respect; suggestions that might need attention
• hold a positive outlook towards South to the Buddy Coordinator.
Africa and the UJ; The Buddy Coordinator will in
• help international students adapt turn report it to the Division for
academically, by providing information Internationalisation for further
about UJ. This information includes investigation and/or action;• attend feedback sessions at the end international student to bring traditional
of each term with the Division for recipes, traditional costumes and other
Internationalisation; items from home representing your country
• participate in a final written evaluation for this wonderful event.
at the end of September.
Culture Shock
Facilities
The University of Johannesburg supports
Coming to a new country is both exciting the academic and informal student life by
and somewhat nerve-wrecking. The key to providing a range of facilities for student
preventing undue stress is to allow oneself
use. The various campuses have modern
to ease into the new environment and to
facilities that enable students to use the
ask questions. In South Africa especially,
latest technology in education, training and 22
the people around you will be glad to help.
research.
Attend the orientation programme
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and make full use of the student buddy Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
assigned to you by the Division for
Library
Internationalisation.
The library on the APK-campus houses over
Homesickness 540 000 volumes and serves more than
32 000 users (students and staff members).
When the excitement wears off, a person
The library caters for the academic and
is confronted with daily life in his/her new
research needs of students. From books
environment, where everything can be
quite different from what you are used to and periodicals to electronic resources and
back home. Make use of our buddy system the Internet, you will find almost everything
to meet new people, make friends and get you might be looking for.
to know your new environment. PsyCad Upon registration, international students
is also available to help you deal with have access to the University libraries on
homesickness. all campuses.
Computer laboratories
Socials
The extensive computer labs offer students
The Division for Internationalisation, not only desktop facilities, but also Internet
the buddies and the University of access. These facilities are situated at E-Les
Johannesburg International Student 2 as well as at the D laboratories.
Society (UJISS) arrange several social
events for international students during Lecture halls
the two weeks of registration. By attending The lecture halls are mainly situated in
these events, international students can buildings B (red), C (orange) and D (yellow).
meet one another. These lecture halls are referred to as Les
and the administration offices as Ring. The
Annual International Festival lecture halls are equipped with all the latest
The Annual International Festival audio-visual equipment.
is presented by the Division for
Information technology
Internationalisation with the assistance of
the international students in September. Technologically, the Auckland Park
The International Festival has always been Kingsway (APK) campus is one of the
a great success. International students leading campuses in Southern Africa.
are given the opportunity to showcase A multi-functional teaching-learning
their various cultures to the UJ student model that has been developed, integrates
community. You are encouraged as an traditional lecture-based approacheswith technology-based opportunities, to Lecture halls
achieve the goal of learning improvement.
A total of 84 lecture rooms providing
Students also have access to free WiFi
5 142 seats are available on this campus.
on campus.
The lecture halls are equipped with all the
Student Centre latest audio-visual equipment.
The Student Centre on the APK campus Internet Café Style Cyber Centre
houses more than 30 shops, including
Various computer laboratories provide
banks, ATMs, bookshops, a medical
students access to educational software,
doctor and a dentist, a computer store,
the internet and email.
postal, courier and photocopy services,
a hairdresser, a convenience store, many Convenient shopping
fast-food outlets, and a meal-of-the-day 24
There are two cafeterias for both staff
restaurant to cater for all tastes.
and students on campus. The campus
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Sports facilities shop sells stationery, art materials, mobile
• Athletics stadium (Tartan track): seats phone packages as well as mechanical
10 000 and architectural drawing equipment. This
• 6 rugby fields and a clubhouse shop offers services such as binding, colour
• 3 soccer fields and a clubhouse copying and the printing of T-shirts. ATMs
• 5 hockey fields and a clubhouse are also available on the campus. ATMs are
(including an Astroturf field) also available on the campus.
• 3 cricket fields and a clubhouse
• facilities for netball, basketball and Sports facilities
tennis courts with floodlights and a This campus has squash courts that are
clubhouse open to staff, students and the public.
• 5 squash courts and a clubhouse Most sport facilities are situated at the
• 1 sports hall (indoor) APB campus so that the Sport Manage-
• 1 recreational sport facility (including an ment students could have easy access
action cricket court) to train, gym, etc. For any enquiries
• 1 aerobics facility regarding sport participation, please
International students are welcome to call +27(0)11 559 3068/1308
participate in any of the sports offered at
the University. For any enquiries regarding Auckland Park
sport participation, please call Bunting Road Campus
+27(0)11 559 3068/1308
Library
Doornfontein Campus The APB Library can accommodate about
Library 475 learners who want to study, while all
students and staff are welcome to use the
The Lesley Boyd Library on the DFC
campus can accommodate about library services at any time. Photocopy
430 learners. Photocopy services are also services are available on the Ground
provided at the library. Upon registration, Level of the library. Upon registration,
international students have access to the international students have access to the
University libraries on all campuses. University libraries on all campuses.Laboratories Soweto Campus
Our computer labs offer students not only Library
desktop facilities, but also Internet access.
These facilities are situated at B RED 45 as The Library can accommodate
well as at the Green Block laboratories. approximately 430 learners. Photocopy
services are also provided at the Library.
Lecture halls Upon registration, international students
A total of 55 lecture rooms providing 4 412 have access to the University libraries on
seats are available on this campus. The all campuses.
lecture halls are equipped with all the latest Lecture halls
audio-visual equipment.
There are 28 lecture halls with 3513 seats.
25 Information technology All lecture halls are equipped with the
Various computer labs give students access latest audio visual equipment.
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to educational software, the internet and Information Technology
email. The Cyber Centre on the APB
campus is situated at the Upper Level of There are 10 computer labs with more
the library. than 900 computers. These laboratories are
situated at the Robert Sobukwe and
Coffee shop and restaurant Braam Fischer buildings. Added to this
The coffee shop and restaurants on the we have 60 computers at the Library
APB campus deserve special mentioning, with internet access.
run by the School of Tourism and
Hospitality, they double as training facilities Other Services
for Food and Beverage Management
students. The School moved into its Protection Services
own newly built facility with high-tech
The University Protection Services provide
equipment and the promiseof world class
a 24-hour security service to students on
catering. The restaurant is open to both
all campuses. The Protection Services staff
staff and students for reservations.
respond to emergency calls and investigate
Sports facilities reports of theft, harassment and other
crimes that are reported to them. Students
Most sport facilities are situated on
are advised not to walk in deserted places
the APB campus so that the Sport
on or off campus, particularly at night.
Management students can have easy
Hitchhiking is extremely dangerous and
access to train, gym, etc.
forbidden by law.
• 1 Grass athletic track field APK
• 1 Cricket field Library bridge basement
• 4 Soccer fields and a clubhouse Telephone no.: +27(0)11 559
• Basketball courts 2555//2000/3400
• Softball field
• Gymnasiums APB
• Indoor volleyball court Main entrance
• 1 Aerobics facility Telephone no.: +27(0)11 559 1312
For any enquiries regarding sport DFC
participation, please call Main entrance
+27(0)11 559 3068/1308. Telephone no.: +27(0)11 559 6450/6085
SWC
Main entrance
Telephone no.: +27(0)11 559 555526
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Access control • screening and monitoring chronic
conditions, e.g. blood pressure
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Access to the campus is controlled by
monitoring, blood sugar, cholesterol,
means of a central university card and a
anaemia and urine testing;
student’s finger print. This card is also used
• pregnancy testing;
for access to some residences, computer
• HIV/AIDS counselling and testing (VCT).
labs, and the library. This card is also
referred to as a student card. The card is Consultation hours are from Mondays to
issued to a student once the registration Fridays from 08:30–15:30. You need to call
process has been completed. Student on the day to schedule an appointment.
cards are issued by the Enrolment Centre. Consultations are free of charge.
If a card is lost, a student may obtain a new Telephone numbers for Campus Health
card after an administration fee has been Services on all four campuses:
paid. If a student should experience any –– APB +27(0)11 559 1238
problems to access a facility, the student –– APK +27(0)11 559 3837
should contact Protection Services. –– DFC +27(0)11 559 6544/6132
A student should not lend his/her card t –– SWC +27(0)11 559 5571
o another student, or use another
student’s card. Inter-campus transport
Campus Health Transportion is provided between the
DFC, APB, APK and SWC Campuses.
The University offers health services for
both staff and students. Services include: There is a student shuttle service that
• consultation and referral; travels between these campuses during
• health education and promotion; week days. Bus schedules will be available
• first aid (for any medical emergencies upon registration.
please call Protection Services):
–– APK +27(0)11 559 2555//2000/3400
–– APB +27(0)11 559 1312
–– DFC +27(0)11 559 6450/6085
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