UJ residence application 2027: dates and how to apply
UJ residences (first-time entering students, 2027): open now. Closes at 12:00 on 31 October 2026. Opened with general applications on 1 April 2026.
A place is never guaranteed, so line up a private backup. The dates, official forms and accredited lists are below.
Accommodation: when and how to apply
Closes at 12:00 on 31 October 2026. Opened with general applications on 1 April 2026.
UJ residential application form 2027Each provider sets its own dates. We could not find a common opening or closing date.
UJ POSA accredited list 2025Official accredited lists
- UJ POSA accredited accommodation list 2025 (PDF)
- Guide to privately owned student accommodation (PDF)
Examples we found
- The Yards (Auckland Park)
Advice
- The residence window closes soon: apply this month, and do not wait for an outcome before arranging a backup.
- Auckland Park is quieter and closest to the Kingsway campus. Check the POSA list for your campus.
- Apply for residence AND line up a private backup. Residence places are limited, and being waitlisted is common.
- Our advice: apply and pay a deposit on your first-choice private place by the end of November, so you still have time for a second choice before registration in January.
- NSFAS-funded students: only sign a lease with a provider your university lists as accredited. NSFAS has capped unaccredited housing at R25,000 a year, and accreditation is renewed every year, so check it for 2027 before you sign.
- Get the lease in writing, check what the rent includes (water, wifi, electricity), and ask for the accreditation number.
Things we could not find. Do you know?
- When do POSA-accredited private providers near UJ open and close applications for 2027, and which fill first?
- Is The Yards (Auckland Park) accredited for 2027, and what does a single room cost?