VarsityStart Advice Guide

University of Johannesburg

Key dates for 2027

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Online registration (returning and first-year students): 11 January to 5 February 2027.
First semester: 8 February to 21 May. Mid-semester recess 27 March to 4 April. Final assessment 27 May to 18 June.
Second semester: 12 July to 15 October.

Source: UJ Academic Calendar for 2027 · Official