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University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Popularity:4701

Official website: https://www.uj.ac.za/
Tel:+27 11 559 4555
Address:Cnr Kingsway And University Rd , Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction to the University of Johannesburg:

Introduction: The University of Johannesburg is a comprehensive university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It enjoys a certain reputation internationally and is famous for its advanced equipment and facilities, high-level faculty and leading academic and scientific research results. It has five campuses that can accommodate various races and cultures.

History and establishment time: December 1, 2005, it was formed by the merger of the former Rand African University, Jinshan Institute of Technology and the East Rand campus of Wester University.

Nature of the institution: Comprehensive public university.

Educational philosophy: It is an inclusive Pan-African international university dedicated to changing lives and diversifying careers. Leading the trend of the fourth industrial revolution in Africa, reimagining the future in all disciplines.

School strength: It has world-leading equipment and facilities, high-level faculty and world-leading academic level and scientific research results. In South Africa, it ranks first in the number of research publications, with 3,144 accredited units.

Key disciplines: Logistics management, business, engineering, IT, health sciences, etc. are its advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories: The University of Johannesburg in South Africa has an atomic layer deposition research center, whose director is Professor Ren Tianjian, the chief scientist of green hydrogen at the South African Ministry of Science and Technology. The School of Engineering has a nanotechnology laboratory that focuses on the design and manufacture of nanostructured materials.

Faculty: There are nine departments: the School of Art, Architecture and Design, the School of Economics and Finance, the School of Education, the School of Environmental Architecture and Engineering, the School of Health, the School of Humanities, the School of Law, the School of Management, and the School of Science.

Ranking: Ranked 306th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Fees: In 2023, the tuition fees for different majors at the undergraduate level vary greatly, ranging from R41,117 to R50,874 for art majors, R23,050 to R51,851 for business majors, R43,121 to R71,947 for science majors, R41,661 to R47,837 for law majors, and R48,689 to R86,347 for bachelor of engineering majors. Tuition fees for international students are usually higher than those for local students. Accommodation costs are around R30,000 - R50,000 per year.

Campus Environment: Campus life is vibrant and promotes academic excellence, cultural diversity and personal growth. The campus has modern facilities and lush green areas, providing a safe environment for students to enjoy a balanced lifestyle.