University Of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg is a public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established on 1 January 2005 through the merger of the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. The institution operates across four campuses in the Johannesburg metropolitan area: Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across nine faculties, including engineering, business, health sciences, humanities, law, science, education, art and architecture. With an enrolment of more than 50 000 students, it is one of the largest contact universities in South Africa. The University of Johannesburg has positioned itself as a research-intensive institution with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement. It maintains partnerships with industry, government and international academic institutions to support economic development and address societal challenges. The university has achieved notable rankings in global and African university assessments and contributes to research output in fields including mining engineering, transport logistics, health sciences and urban studies. Its location in South Africa's economic hub provides students and researchers with access to industry networks and opportunities in finance, manufacturing, logistics and technology sectors.
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NSFAS Board Statement on Labour Court judgement against former senior official of University of Johannesburg
2nd September 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) welcomes the labour court judgement ordering a former senior official of the University of... →
Unified approach crucial to meeting AfCFTA targets
By: Halima Frost 10th July 2026 A unified approach needs to be adopted by all 55 of the countries that form part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to... →
UJ solidifies continental leadership in 2026 sustainability rankings
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th June 2026 The University of Johannesburg has officially cemented its status as Africa's premier institution for societal and sustainable impact. According to... →
ASSAf webinar warns South Africa’s Democracy cannot be taken for granted
1st June 2026 As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s... →
SA: Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Address by Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Public Service and Administration Dept Budget 2026/27 (19/05/2026)
20th May 2026 This Budget Vote is about the kind of state South Africa intends to become. It is also a statement about whether public institutions can still... →
From Predator To Prey: Leadership Lessons from the African Wild and Beyond
7th April 2026 For Letlhokwa George Mpedi, a journey through South Africa’s Kruger National Park transformed from merely a game drive to a masterclass in... →
Walter Sisulu: A sense of outrage book launch
11th March 2026 We are delighted to invite you to the Walter Sisulu: A Sense of Outrage book launch at The Forge. Roger Southall will be in conversation with... →
Ulibambe Lingashoni: A History of Ilanga Lase Natal Newspaper
21st January 2026 Ilanga lase Natal, founded by John and Nokutela Dube in 1903, is the last survivor of the black South African newspapers established at the turn of... →
Getting into university is only the first hurdle for students from rural South Africa. Here’s what comes next
20th January 2026 As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a... →
Nersa appoints Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide power-market reform
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th December 2025 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF) to advise on the... →
