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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
MESSAGE FROM THE
VICE-CHANCELLOR
AND PRINCIPAL
Soon you will be starting out on a new journey.
The choices you make now, the doors you choose
to open now, will have a profound impact on your
life. Two of the most important decisions you will
make are what to study and where to study. Which
university will you choose to be your home?
South Africa is going through tremendous changes.
Our country needs excellent leaders to steer us
to a prosperous future, a future that advances
everyone. To lead effectively, knowledge is crucial
and therefore education is important. If you do
not know, you cannot lead. At the University of
Johannesburg (UJ), we are committed to creating
the conditions for you to become one of these
inspirational and effective leaders.
Our main priority is your progressive, academic and
intellectual development and to ultimately shape a
graduate who is fully equipped to join the world of
work, locally and abroad. Our vision is to educate you
to be effective participants in the Fourth Industrial
Revolution where technology is changing all aspects
of our lives including in our homes and workplaces
At UJ, you will encounter the finest academic
minds from countries across the globe, who will
contribute to your academic success. You will also
get to choose from a wide selection of cutting-
edge programmes, from undergraduate diplomas
to doctoral degrees in our seven faculties and
one College. Technology-rich approaches, which
compare favourably to the best universities in the
world, are used in teaching and learning.
Our students are our family. We provide an enjoyable,
safe, supportive and intellectually stimulating
environment. You will be able to grow networks of
friends that will sustain you throughout your life.
We pay constant attention to maximising your
student experience. To help your transition from
school to university, UJ’s First Year Experience
Programme provides support and development
opportunities, while robust academic and tutor
support programmes ensure a seamless journey
during your university studies. Our Senior Year
Experience Programme will boost you towards your
final year, graduation and beyond, either into a
postgraduate degree or into professional life.
Further support systems and extramural
opportunities will contribute to your holistic
development.
At UJ, we are also passionate about community
service and making a difference in our society. You
will have the opportunity to join fellow students in
bringing about positive change.
UJ’s global stature and academic robustness are
recognised by the most prestigious global higher
education ranking systems in the world. In addition,
UJ is the only African university to have been
accorded the honour of membership to U21, an
elite consortium of global universities from every
continent, most of which are placed in the top 100 in
the world. This membership connects us to the very
best in global higher education.
UJ is a young, dynamic university and our graduates
are leaving their mark in our country, continent and
beyond. We nurture our students to be dynamic
participants in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,
where technology is changing all aspects of our
lives, including our homes and workplaces. Your UJ
qualification is designed to help you launch your
career so that when you graduate, you will have all
you need to become an individual who reimagines
the future to the benefit of our world − a true UJ
brand ambassador.
Your choice of UJ as your academic home is the best
investment you can make.
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala
Vice-Chancellor and Principal