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DIVISION FOR INTERNATIONALISATION Pre-Arrival Info and Campus Guide for International Students 2020
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 18 Culture shock
1 Education for the 21st century 18 Homesickness
2 First-year Experience 18 Socials
18 Annual International Festival
2 Facilitating teaching and learning
2 Campuses of the University of Johannesburg 18 Facilities
18 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
2 Division for Internationalisation 20 Doornfontein Campus
2 International Admissions and Welfare Office 20 Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
3 English Proficiency Test 21 Soweto Campus
4 Academic Calendar for 2020 21 Other Services
5 Registration 2020 21 Protection services
5 Arrival 23 Access control
5 Registration procedures for 2020 23 Campus Health
7 First-year Seminar 23 Inter-Campus Transport
8 Study Visa 24 South Africa
8 How to apply for a Study Visa 24 Location
9 Endorsement of relatives visa 24 Climate
9 Changing conditions of a Study Visa 24 Currency
24 Credit cards and travel cards
9 Fees 24 Taxation
11 Banking details 24 Electricity
11 Undergraduate students 24 Telephone & Internet communication
11 Postgraduate students 25 Time
13 Financial assistance 25 Banks
13 Medical Aid 25 Foreign exchange
13 Comp-Care 25 Living in S.A.
13 Momentum Health 26 Public transport
15 Accommodation 26 Emergency Information
26 Procedure
16 The Buddy System 26 Police Services
16 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 - 2020
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 this
restructuring exercise, South Africa now 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 the
year. In response to this challenge, UJ has corner of Kingsway and University Road
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implemented a First-year Experience (FYE) (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 of
to university. It supports an institutional 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 UJ
members of the UJ academic community. 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 UJ Welfare Office
student life. This is done on the following APK
levels:
Mr Tshepang Marumo
• Social interaction (International Festival,
+27 (0)11 559 2096
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 Commissions,
Ms Palesa Makwela
Consulates, Trade Missions) and the
+27 (0)11 559 1027
International Admissions Officer South African Department of Home
Room 104, Con Cowan Building Affairs
pmakwela@uj.ac.za • social integration through 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.
SWC You can contact or visit the International
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Admissions and Welfare Office for any
+27 (0)11 559 5014 compliance related issues, e.g. study
ADB 119, Ukhamba Building permits and medical aid requirements.
You can contact or visit the International
Admissions and Welfare Office for any English Proficiency Test
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 legal
contact person is Mr Malibongwe
requirements; Masango, Tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4265 or email:
• clearing admitted international students mmasango@uj.ac.za. Alternatively, UJ will
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 2020
University re-opens for support employees Thu 2020-01-02
Enrichment and academic development
Thu 2020-01-02 - Sat 2020-01-04
programmes for UJ students
Academic employees, not involved in
enrichment or academic development Mon 2020-01-06
programmes, resume duty
Academic Research Mon 2020-01-06 - Sun 2020-01-26
2nd Semester (of previous year) Supplementary 4
Mon 2020-01-06 - Fri 2020-01-10
Assessment
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Online Registration Mon 2020-01-06 - Fri 2020-01-31
1st & 2nd Semester (of previous year)
Wed 2020-01-22 - Tue 2020-01-28
Special Assessment
1st Year Seminar Tue 2020-01-28 - Fri 2020-01-31
First Semester Mon 2020-02-03 - Thu 2020-05-14
Mid-semester Vacation (1st Semester) Sat 2020-03-21 - Sun 2020-03-29
Study Period for Students Fri 2020-05-15 - Tue 2020-05-19
1st Semester Final Assessment Wed 2020-05-20 - Mon 2020-06-15
Winter Vacation Tue 2020-06-16 - Sun 2020-07-05
Academic research
Programmes for international students
hosted by UJ
Mon 2020-07-06 - Fri 2020-07-10
Study-abroad programmes for UJ students
Enrichment and academic development
programmes for UJ students
1st Semester Supplementary Assessments Mon 2020-07-6 - Fri 2020-07-10
Second Semester Mon 2020-07-13 - Fri 2020-10-16
1st Semester Special Assessment Thu 2020-07-23 - Wed 2020-07-29
Mid-semester Vacation (2nd Semester) Sat 2020-08-29 - Sun 2020-09-06
Study Period for Students Sat 2020-10-17- Wed 2020-10-21
2nd Semester Final Assessment Thu 2020-10-22 - Fri 2020-11-13
Study Period for Students Sat 2020-11-14 - Sun 2020-11-22
2nd Semester Supplementary Assessments Mon 2020-11-23 - Fri 2020-11-27
Start of Summer Holiday for students Sat 2020-11-28
Start of December Holiday for academic staff Wed 2020-12-09
Start of December Holiday for support staff Sat 2020-12-12
1st and 2nd Semester (of previous year)
Mon 2021-01-11 - Fri 2021-01-15
Special Assessment
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your admission space due to popular
Registration 2020
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qualifications or reaching a registration
quota.) Notice should be submitted one
Arrival week before the given registration date;
Plan to arrive between 18 and 25 January failure to adhere to the University request
in order to settle in, acclimatise and find will result in your admission being given
to a national applicant meeting the
accommodation.
admission requirements on a first-
Registration procedures come-first-serve basis.
for 2020 Registration information can be found
on the University’s website or can be
If you are a first-time student registering requested from the faculty. Off-Campus
at the UJ, please consult with your registration will only take place upon
faculty for registration details. complying with the financial and
Online off-site registration of popular international clearance requirements .
programmes for 1st year students will Enquiries for all international postgraduate
be from the 08 to 17 January 2020. students residing in their home country for
the duration of their studies should contact
Off-site registration of 1st years and the Division for Internationalisation at
senior students will be from the +27 (0)11 559 4517 or mampoum@uj.ac.za.
08 to 31 January 2020.
Please carefully follow the steps set
On-site registration of 1st years and out below when you arrive on campus
senior students will be from the to register. You need to report to the
20 to 31 January 2020. International Student Admissions and
Welfare Office FIRST for clearance
During the First-year Seminar (FYS), before continuing to register.
please consult your faculty about your
registration date. Step 1
IMPORTANT: Admitted or Conditionally To avoid long queues, you may
admitted international applicants are opt for an electronic international
requested to inform the University of clearance by emailing your certified
the circumstances preventing them from documents as stipulated below, to
registering on the given registration date intadmissions@uj.ac.za
to avoid forfeiting their admission at When reporting to the International
the University (though the University of Student Admissions and Welfare Office
Johannesburg together with the Division please ensure that you bring the
for Internationalisation will not guarantee following documents:
Important documents Step 2
• your valid passport;
Present the proof of the payment of your
• the appropriate valid study, work or
fees to the Student Finances Department.
relatives visa endorsed to study at the
Payment should include tuition fee,
University of Johannesburg;
registration fee and the international levy.
• proof of your medical aid cover,
After submitting proof of payment, you
registered with the South African
may proceed to the registration venue. You
Council of Medical Schemes, www.
will find Student Finance at the following
medicalschemes.com/MedicalSchemes.
venues:
aspx
APK E-Ring 102
• a valid Asylum Seeker Permit, Refugee
DFC Perskor Building, 2nd Floor
Permit, Refugee Identity Document
or Permanent Residence Permit – no APB Con Cowan Building, Lab D 6
medical aid cover is required; SWC Robert Sobukwe Building GNA07
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• proof of payment. All international Step 3
students need to pay 30% upfront, the
Proceed to the registration venue for the
remaining 70% need to be paid in the
authorisation of your registration, capturing
following instalment terms:
information and to receive your proof of
–– 35% at the end of April 2020
registration.
–– 35% at the end of July 2020
The registration venues are as follows:
In case of 100% upfront payment, student
will qualify for a 5% discount. APK D 1 Lab K11
You will find the International Student DFC Perskor Building, Room G300
Admissions and Welfare personnel at the APB Con Cowan Building, Lab C
following venues during registration: SWC Robert Sobukwe Building
APK D-1 Lab K11 Step 4
DFC Perskor Building, Room G300
Proceed to get your student card issued
APB Con Cowan Building, Lab C at the following venues:
SWC Robert Sobukwe Building GNA07 APK D Lab 208
DFC Perskor Building
APB Con Cowan Building
SWC Robert Sobukwe Building
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First-year Seminar (FYS)
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student life: it is the time to join Student
Societies, get involved in the many cultural
The University of Johannesburg would
activities, join one of the many sport clubs,
like to welcome all its new first year
join the gym or become a member of a
undergraduate students!
Day House. What’s that, you say?
An informative and compulsory First Year You’ll find out during the First Year
Seminar programme has been arranged Seminar. First-year Seminar takes place
for all our new first years, beginning with from the 27 to 31 January 2020
the Dean’s Welcome address, academic
Academic registration
orientation to the Faculty, the Department
and the specific programmes for which Off-Campus Undergraduate Registration
students have been accepted. Students is from 08 January to 31 January 2020.
will get to meet lecturers, receive their In order to ensure that the registration
time tables and get to know their fellow proceedings are successful, it is imperative
students and the campus they will be that students adhere to the registration
studying on. The First Year Seminar schedule, except for unforeseen
programme is available from www.uj.ac. circumstances preventing you from
za/fys, then click on your Faculty and will registering on the set date.
also be sent out with the Registration
For procedures regarding late arrival,
Information packs.
please refer to page 5.
The First Year Seminar is also when
students will be introduced to the wide International student orientation
range of academic development and International students are assisted to
support services the University offers – the adjust to their new environment. In the
Library and Information Centres, Reading orientation programme provided by the
and Writing Centres, the Computer Division for Internationalisation, the main
Facilities, Psychological Services and focus is on the international students’
Career Development and the Career needs and providing students with vital
information and a tour of the campus
Resource Centres. These services aim to
and city surrounds. This orientation is
take our students from Good 2 Gr8!
compulsory for all students.
Students will learn about the dedicated
All sessions for FYS (orientation) are
team looking after their safety and about
compulsory. Please visit: www.uj.ac.za/fys
the services available to them via the
for more Information.
Health Clinics situated on each campus.
The First Year Seminar is not just about Lectures begin
the very important academic aspects of 3 February 2020.Study Visa
How to Apply for a Study Visa The following documents are to be
It is advisable to apply 60 days before the submitted with the study visa application
expiry of your current visa when applying at the visa issuing authority to obtain your
study visa:
within the Republic of South Africa
through VFS Global. The link for lodging 1. A passport valid for not less than 90
your online application is as follows: http:// days of the expiry of your visa.
www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/ 2. Administration fee equivalent to the
value of R425.
When applying through VFS, kindly select 8
Corporate Account. 3. If you apply within the Republic of
South Africa then you will pay R425
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All International applicants who will
be applying outside South Africa can plus R1350 (VFS Administration Cost).
OutsideSouth Africa, you pay
submit their applications at the South
R425 only.
African Visa issuing authority (Embassy,
High Commission, Consulate and Trade 4. Confirmation and proof of payment
Mission) in their country of residence. If of a South African medical aid cover
there is no South African representative in with a medical scheme registered with
your country, you are advised to apply at the SA Council of Medical Schemes.
the nearest South African Embassy, High Cover must remain valid for the
Commission, Consulate or Trade Mission. duration of the calendar year.5. Letter of Offer from the University part-time studies. The requirements are
stating the duration of degree, listed below:
confirming that the student is not
BI1739 – Application for the endorsement
taking the place of a local student and
of a Relatives Visa
undertaking to inform the Department
• There is no cost for the endorsement
of Home Affairs when the student
• Letter of acceptance/firm offer letter
deregisters.
from the University
6. A medical and radiological report • Original passport and work permit
(less than six months old). • Proof of medical aid
7. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, • Proof of finance
if applicable. • Confirmation of employment letter or
9 contract
8. Relevant certificates if married,
widowed, divorced or separated. Changing conditions of
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9. Confirmation of accommodation a study visa
while in South Africa.
A change of conditions of a study visa
10. Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition refers to a situation where one holds a valid
fees and maintenance. permit to be in the Republic other than to
11. A police clearance certificate for the study at the University of Johannesburg.
past 12 months from the country you This is usually the case of learners and
have lived in for a period exceeding students studying at South African high
12 months after the age of 18. schools, colleges and other academic
institutions and their visas would therefore
Applicants are advised to keep a copy be endorsed with a condition to study at
of their submission documents and all institutions in any of the categories above.
receipts safely. In order to register at the University of
Johannesburg the visa will need to be
Endorsement of relatives visa issued in the name of the University.
Please be informed that with effect from Application for change of conditions of a
the 1st of May 2015, a holder of a valid study visa constitutes a new application
temporary residence visa issued for the for a study visa. Though the applicant will
categories mentioned below will be need to complete a separate form, the
allowed to register and undertake part- requirements are the same as for the initial
time studies with institutions of Higher application of a study visa.
Learning as defined by the immigration
Regulations of the Immigration Act, 2002 Refer to the following website: http://www.
(Act No. 13 of 2002) during the validity vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/
period of their respective visas.
a) General work visa Fees
b) Critical Skills work visa
Please note: When an international
c) Intra-company transfer work visa student is accepted for study at UJ, the
d) Business visa student is required to pay 30% upfront,
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 2020
–– 35% at the end of July 2020Pre-arrival Information and Campus Guide for International Students - 2020
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 R1040. Please pay
your fees at the bank before proceeding to the UJ. Alternatively, fees can be paid at the
Student Finance Offices 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.
Kindly refer to pages 6 and 9 for Fee Structure.
Banking details
University of Johannesburg Banking Details
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Account holder’s name: UJ Tuition fee account
Bank name: First National Bank
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Account number: 62615873199
Branch code: 210-554
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.
Postgraduate students
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www.ingwehealth.co.zaFinancial assistance
Financial aid is not available to students are eligible for postgraduate
undergraduate international students. bursaries and should apply. For more
However, merit bursaries are automatically information, you may enquire from the
awarded to deserving full-time international Bursary Division, Student Finance and the
students from SADC countries from their Postgraduate Centre.
second year of study. All international
Medical Aid
13 All international students need to comply the student rely on a sponsorship, he/she
with the visa regulation as determined by should ensure that the sponsor is advised
the Immigration Act, Act 19 of 2004. of the requirement at the onset of the
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sponsorship of the admission offer from the
Regulation 10 (1) (i) determines the
institution. Most institutions do not accept
following:
a letter from the sponsor in lieu of payment.
An applicant for a study permit is required Payment for the required medical aid cover
to provide proof of medical aid cover with fee is made directly to the medical aid
a medical scheme registered in terms of company, separately from the tuition fee.
the Medical Schemes Act, Act 131 of 1998,
The following are medical aid companies
recognized in the Republic.
with developed student-focused products
Although you may, with some other that are registered in terms of the
international insurance or medical product,
Medical Schemes Act. They offer the
secure a study permit from a South African
minimum benefits that a student may need
visa issuing authority, the University of
while in South Africa. These schemes
Johannesburg, in accordance with the
have weekly consultation sessions on all
Immigration Act, does not recognise such
campuses throughout the year.
medical cover for registration purposes.
The University requires proof of full medical CompCare
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medical aid scheme from the first day of the
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month in which a student seeks registration
universal.co.za
to the 31st of December of that year.
esther@estmed.co.za
Month-to-month medical aid cover will
only be acceptable from dependents on Momentum Health
submission of the confirmation letter from +27 (0) 83 308 1081 or +27 (0) 12 671 8511
the main member’s medical aid service www.ingwehealth.co.za
provider undertaking to make monthly neville.govender@momentum.co.za
contributions and to provide proof of these
contributions to the University on a monthly Other Medical Schemes
basis.
You are welcome to visit the website of the
It is thus advisable that international Medical Schemes Council in South Africa to
students make the necessary financial explore other medical cover options.
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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.
15 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 accommodationThe Buddy System What is a buddy system? The University of Johannesburg Buddy System is a special programme that was established for the purposes of providing support to international students and ensuring cultural integration. All new international students are paired with a buddy for support in navigating the University systems and Johannesburg in general. The duty of a buddy stretches further than just the new student. They introduce the new student to the culture of UJ and South Africa through social events and excursions. All buddies report to a Buddy Coordinator in the Division for Internationalisation. The Buddy Coordinator will take up matters with the Division for Internationalisation should the need arise. All buddies are trained in orientation 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;
17 the term as a buddy, proving extra-
• 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, 18
latest technology in education, training and
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 20
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
Sports facilities
• facilities for netball, basketball and
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
library services at any time. Photocopy
campus can accommodate about
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.
21 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
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Access control • screening and monitoring chronic
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conditions, e.g. blood pressure
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
–– SWC +27(0)11 559 5555Currency
South Africa The South African currency unit is the
Rand, denoted by the symbol R. (R1.00 =
Location
100 cents.) There is no restriction on the
South Africa lies at the southern tip of the amount of foreign currency you may bring
African continent between latitudes 22° into the country, but it must be declared at
and 35° south. It is flanked in the west by Customs & Excise when you arrive.
the Atlantic Ocean, in the south and the
east by the Indian Ocean, in the north by Credit Cards and Travel Cards
Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and in
MMost international credit cards such as
the north-east by Mozambique
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard
and Swaziland.
and Visa are accepted, as well as travel
cards. Foreign currency is accepted in 24
Climate
South Africa, and may be converted into
The climate is mostly sunny and temperate,
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local currency.
and the average number of sunshine hours
Please note: A commission fee is charged
each day is among the highest in the world:
every time you exchange currency.
8,5 compared with 3,8 in London, 6,4 in
Rome and 6,9 in New York. Winters are Taxation
mild and clear, although snowfall often
occurs on the higher mountain ranges The Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 14%
of the Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, causing and is included in the price you see on
brief cold spells in the surrounding areas. products. It is levied on most products
The south-western Cape Province enjoys except staple foods. Students should
a Mediterranean climate (dry summers obtain proof of payment for all capital
and winter rainfall). In general, the rest of items purchased during their stay to
the country experiences summer rainfall claim refunds at the port of exit, provided
usually in the form of short afternoon the value of the items exceeds R250-00.
thunderstorms. As the country lies in the Information leaflets on the procedure to be
southern hemisphere, seasons are the followed are available from the VAT Refund
reverse of those prevailing in the northern Administration offices at the Beit Bridge
hemisphere. Border Post and OR Tambo International
Airport (Johannesburg).
Average maximum temperatures in
degrees Celsius for some of the major Electricity
cities (tourist centres) are:
City and town power systems mostly
Summer Winter operate at 220/250 volts, AC 50Hz.
Cape Town 26° 17° Adapters for electric shavers and hair
dryers are obtainable locally.
Bloemfontein 29° 16°
Durban 28° 21° Telephone & Internet
Johannesburg 28° 17° communication
Kimberley 32° 18° South Africa has a sophisticated
telecommunications network. International
Nelspruit 29° 22° dialling codes can be found in South
Pretoria 29° 19° African directories. A direct dialling service
connects all the local centres, except
For more accurate information, please visit the more remote rural districts. The
the South African Weather Bureau website: international telephone service links South
www.weathersa.co.za Africa with more than 111 countries around
the world. All the hotels and businesses
have fax services.Time It is recommended that international
students open a local bank account. It
Throughout the year, Standard Time is a relatively simple process to open an
in South Africa is two hours ahead of account at one of the major banks. For
Greenwich Mean Time, one hour ahead of this purpose you would require proof of
Central European Winter Time, and seven registration, your passport and proof of
hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Winter accommodation while studying in South
Time. Consult the local telephone directory Africa and a letter from the Division for
for detailed world time zones. There is no Internationalisation.
daylight savings time in South Africa.
Foreign exchange
Banks
25 The closest foreign exchange facility to the
South African banks are able to APK and APB campuses is available at the
accommodate all international transactions. ABSA Bank in Annet Road, Auckland Park
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Banks are open from Monday to Friday (2 km from the APK campus). Traveller’s
(09:00 to 15:30) and on Saturdays from cheques and foreign currency can be
08:30 to 11:00. There are Automatic exchanged at most banks, American
Teller Machines (ATMs) on all campuses, Express +27 (0)11 476 3045, HRG Rennies
although not all banks are represented. Travel +27 (0)11 407 2400, or at the airport.
These operate 24 hours a day. Businesses, tour operators, airlines and
Apart from the ABSA and Nedbank hotels generally accept international credit
on the APK campus, other bank facilities cards, including Visa, Master, American
are available at Campus Square and in Express and Diners Club cards.
Melville. International students may contact
Standard Bank Melville situated in the
Campus Square Mall on +27(0)11 853 4329.
Living in S.A.
The following figures are only an estimate and the needs of students may vary.
Personal monthly expenses
Housing (depending on the type of private housing) R4 000 (average)
Food R2 500
Entertainment & transport R2000
Other R 900
Total per month R9 400
Annual expenses
Books, etc. (Annual, variable depending on course) R9 350
Medical cover (Annual, compulsory) R4 000
Clothing (Recommended for winter months in Johannesburg) R2 750
Settling-in (Recommended for first arrival) R2 750
Deposit for rent (Applicable if renting an apartment) R 4000
Study permit renewal (Applicable if a student needs to
extend the study period) R2000
Total R24 850Public transport When reporting an emergency:
The University of Johannesburg campuses 1. Stay on the line with the
are on several bus routes going to the Control Room officer
centre of Johannesburg. The APK campus 2. Provide the location and description
is on the route to the West Rand and the of the emergency
south of Johannesburg. Minibus taxis
can be hailed and stopped at any point, 3. Provide your phone number
but we do not recommend this as these APK (Auckland Park
taxis are often overloaded and/or in an Kingsway Campus)
unroadworthy condition.
Control Room
The bus routes can be found on the official Library Bridge Basement 26
Johannesburg website: www.joburg.gov.za, +27 (0) 11 559 2555//2000/3400
Quickhelp, Transport. bskalg@uj.ac.za
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APB (Auckland Park
Bunting Road Campus)
Emergency Control Room
Information Cnr of Ibis and Bunting Road
+27 (0) 11 559 1312
International Student Emergency controlroomapb@uj.ac
Contact Procedure:
DFC (Doornfontein Campus)
Protection Services is your first point of
call in any emergency: Control Room
Near Main Entrance
Any time, Day or Night!
+27 (0) 11 559 6450/6085
dfcsec@uj.ac.za
Reporting an Emergency:
SWC (Soweto Campus)
What is an emergency?
Control Room
An emergency is any immediate threat
Near Main Entrance
to life and property that requires an
+27 (0) 11 559 5555
immediate response of the appropriate
swcsecurity@uj.ac.za
authorities (e.g. UJ’s Protection Services,
or the fire and ambulance emergency
Police Services
services.) Examples of emergencies
• The Johannesburg Central Police
include serious injury or illness, fire,
Station may be contacted on +27(0)11
or crime in progress.
497 7000/7116/7535
If you are unsure whether a situation • The Brixton Police Station may be
constitutes an emergency or not, contacted on +27(0)11 248 5520/5521
contact the Protection Services • The Sophiatown Police Station may be
control room anyway! contacted on +27(0)11 670 6300/6401
• The Hillbrow Police Station may be
How to report an emergency:
contacted on +27(0)11 488 6511/6809
You must contact Protection Services in all
emergencies. The Control Room, which is
operational at all times, will coordinate all
emergency responses and contact other
emergency services if necessary.27
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Madibeng Building
Mezzanine Level
Opposite Student Enrolment Centre
(Old UJ Unlimited Shop)
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Cnr Kingsway and University Road
Auckland Park
2092
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