University of Johannesburg: what to know

Last checked 10 October 2026. Dates, forms and phone numbers change; always confirm on the linked official page.

⏰ Closing this month

• UJ residence applications for 2027 close on 31 October 2026 at 12:00 (first-time entering students). Source: UJ residential application form 2027 (PDF) · Official
• NSFAS applications for 2027 close at the end of October 2026 (reported as 31 October). Details below.

Funding: NSFAS and student finance

• Apply for NSFAS on the myNSFAS portal (my.nsfas.org.za). Household income up to R350,000 a year qualifies for bursary funding. R350,001–R600,000 may be offered the "missing middle" loan. Funding is limited, so apply early. Source: EWN report, 22 Sept 2026 · News report
• NSFAS contact centre: 0800 067 327, info@nsfas.org.za
• UJ's Student Finance office handles NSFAS, bursaries, fees and refunds. NSFAS enquiries are split by campus on the contact page. UJ call centre: 011 559 4555.

Source: UJ Student Finance: contact details · Official

If you've been excluded for poor results

UJ calls this academic discontinuation. The university publishes a document called Academic Discontinuation Appeals Process that sets out the steps. Deadlines are set by your faculty, so ask your faculty's student administration office as soon as you get your results.

Source: UJ: Academic Discontinuation Appeals Process · Official

Counselling and crisis support (PsyCaD)

The Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) has an office on each campus. No appointment is needed for walk-ins.

• Walk-in hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–13:00 and 13:30–15:30, Friday 10:00–15:30.
• Phone (weekdays 08:00–16:00): Auckland Park Kingsway 011 559 2394, Auckland Park Bunting Road 011 559 1318, Doornfontein 011 559 6042, Soweto 011 559 5752.
• Email: psychservices@uj.ac.za
• WhatsApp helpdesk: 073 802 9604
• 24-hour crisis line (UJ students): 082 054 1137

Source: PsyCaD counselling and contact pages · Official

Safety and emergencies

UJ Protection Services is on duty 24 hours. Police: 10111.

• Kingsway (Auckland Park): 011 559 2555
• Doornfontein: 011 559 6085
• Soweto: 011 559 5555
• Bunting Road: 011 559 1312
• Central control room: 011 559 7605

Older UJ pages list different numbers for some campuses, so check the page below and save the one for your campus.

Source: UJ Protection Services · Official