University of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) – one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa – seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context.

Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto  and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects  a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional  academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park  Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the institution’s rich diversity.

The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has 115 rated researchers. Six of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres.