University Overview
Founded in 2005, University of Johannesburg is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Johannesburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Johannesburg |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UJ |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | The Future. Reimagined. |
| Colours | Orange |
| Mascot | Hoepee |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 524, Auckland Park Johannesburg 2006 Gauteng South Africa |
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(11) 559 4555 |
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(11) 559 2191 |
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