University of Johannesburg Admission Requirements 2022/2023
University of Johannesburg Admission Requirements – Apply:
Overview
Your journey to University of Johannesburg starts here. The future belongs to those with the curiosity and determination to shape it for the better. At University of Johannesburg, you can be one of them. We are here to help make each step towards becoming a University of Johannesburg student a smooth experience.
Admission as a freshman takes into account a number of factors. This includes specific courses you completed in high school and your grades in those courses.
Please review all applicable requirements prior to applying for admission and pay the required fees.
Admission Requirements 2022/2023
The following requirements apply to all students who are interested in pursuing a program at the University of Johannesburg. Depending upon what type of applicant you are, you may also have to meet additional requirements. The minimum requirements for University of Johannesburg admission are outlined below:
Admission Requirements for Degree Programmes;
1.Complete High School with excellent grades
2.Achieve the required total Admission Point Score (APS) for the programme of choice
3.Achieve the required rating or APS level of each Compulsory subjects in line with faculty requirements
4.Qualify for the Matric Exemption issued by the Matriculation Board (USAF)
5.Meet all other faculty requirements i.e. Portfolio, Clinical Placements
Diploma and Certificate Programmes:
Undergraduate diplomas and certificate-seeking applicants do not Matric Exemption or an endorsement from the Matriculation Board (USAf).
Admission Requirements for Diploma and Certificate;
1.Complete High School with excellent grades
2.Achieve the required total Admission Point Score (APS) for the programme of choice
3.Achieve the required rating or APS level of each Compulsory subjects in line with faculty requirements
4.Meet all other faculty requirements i.e. Portfolio, Clinical Placements
Summary of USAF (Matriculation Board) minimum admission requirements for exemption for Bachelor Degree purposes
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Summary of USAF (Matriculation Board) minimum admission requirements for exemption for Bachelor Degree purposes
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A Level |
5 |
2 subjects at |
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Students must choose ONE |
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AS Level |
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A Level |
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subject from each of Groups |
can be chosen from a |
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Plus |
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PLUS |
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I, II and III at either A Level |
group provided that the |
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LGCSE |
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N.B. Two languages must |
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be offered to qualify for |
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SGCSE |
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complete exemption |
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in Oct/Nov session the |
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4 subjects at |
D |
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following or preceding |
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The fourth and fifth subjects |
June session will be |
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AS Level |
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PLUS |
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BGCSE, SGCSE Level may |
sitting. |
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1 subject |
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be taken from any of the |
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groups. |
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at LGCSE, |
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N.B. Two languages must |
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BGCSE, |
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SGCSE |
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be offered to qualify for |
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complete exemption |
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International |
5 |
Two Higher Level pass marks towards the International |
At least 24 points |
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Baccalaureate |
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Baccalaureate Certificate as well as three Standard Level |
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pass marks provided English had been passed (pass mark |
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SAT statement with Reading and Writing at a score of 610 and Mathematics at a score of 530 as |
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Diploma |
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Five approved Ordinary Level Subject passes including English Language as well as completion of |
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first year of four year bachelor’s degree of local university. |
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