University of Johannesburg Application Status 2027: How to Apply and Check Your Admission Status

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is one of South Africa’s major public universities and attracts a large number of applications each year. If you have applied for the 2027 academic year, it is important to understand how the UJ application process works, when applications close, and how you can check your application status.

As of 21 September 2026, UJ’s official admissions information confirms that 2027 undergraduate applications are open and are scheduled to close on 31 October 2026 at 12:00. Applications are free.

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UJ 2027 Applications: Important Dates

For prospective undergraduate students, UJ has published the following application period:

• Applications opened: 1 April 2026
• Applications close: 31 October 2026 at 12:00
• Application fee: Free
• Academic year: 2027

UJ also states that application dates can differ for certain postgraduate and non-subsidised programmes, so applicants should check the closing date for their specific qualification.

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How to Check Your UJ Application Status for 2027

Applicants can check their application status through the official UJ student portal.

You will generally need your UJ student number or ID/passport number, together with the contact information used during your application.

The UJ application-status verification page allows applicants to enter their student number or ID/passport number and verify their identity using the cellphone number, telephone number or email address supplied to UJ.

Official UJ application status portal:
Check UJ Application Status

What Your UJ Application Status May Mean

Your application may move through different stages as UJ processes and evaluates it. Depending on your circumstances, you may see information indicating that:

Application received/submitted: UJ has received your application.

Application in process: Your application is undergoing administrative or academic processing.

Provisionally selected: You may have met the relevant requirements based on the information available at that stage, but final selection can depend on outstanding results and programme capacity.

Conditionally admitted: Admission is subject to specified conditions being met.

Admitted/accepted: UJ has made an admission decision for the programme.

Unsuccessful: The application was not selected for the qualification.

Applicants should rely on the status displayed through the official UJ system rather than information from unofficial websites or social media posts.

When Will UJ Process Your Application?

According to UJ's FAQ, applicants receive an email acknowledging receipt after submitting an application, including their student number and application information. UJ says processing and selection take place within 15 working days.

However, receiving an application acknowledgement does not mean that the applicant has been admitted. The acknowledgement confirms receipt, while the application-status system provides information about the progress or outcome of the application.

What Results Does UJ Use for Grade 12 Applicants?

Current Grade 12 learners applying for undergraduate studies should pay particular attention to the results they submit.

UJ states that current Grade 12 applicants must apply using their final Grade 11 results. UJ does not use Grade 12 mid-year results for this initial application process. Initial selection is based on the Grade 11 results, after which final selection is made using the final Grade 12 results released by the Department of Basic Education.

This means prospective 2027 students should not necessarily wait for their final matric results before applying.

Is the UJ Application Free?

Yes. UJ's official FAQ states that all UJ applications are free.

Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment simply to submit a standard UJ application on their behalf.

What Happens After You Apply?

After submitting an application, applicants should regularly monitor:

• Their UJ application status
• The email address used during the application
• Their cellphone messages
• Their UJ student portal

It is important to keep your contact details accessible because UJ may communicate with applicants electronically.

UJ 2027 Applications Are Highly Competitive

Prospective applicants should also understand that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily guarantee a place.

UJ reported that it received more than 450,000 applicants for the 2026 academic year, representing approximately 870,000 study choices, while its undergraduate first-year intake was 11,200 students under the approved enrolment plan.

The figures illustrate why applicants should carefully select qualifications for which they meet the relevant requirements and should monitor their application status rather than assuming that meeting minimum requirements automatically results in admission.

What If You Have Not Applied Yet?

If you intend to study at UJ in 2027 and have not submitted an application, there is still time according to the university's published undergraduate closing date.

The deadline is 31 October 2026 at 12:00.

Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day. Before submitting, check the qualification requirements, ensure that the information provided is accurate and confirm that the programme is still accepting applications.

What If You Have Not Received an Admission Decision?

If you have already applied but have not received a final decision, check your application status through the official UJ portal.

Do not submit a second application simply because you have not yet received an outcome unless UJ specifically instructs you to do so.

UJ also has a separate late-enquiry process, but applicants should not assume that late enquiries are a replacement for submitting a normal application before the deadline. UJ's current late-enquiries page states that late enquiries are closed and that there will be no walk-ins for late enquiries in January 2027.

Final Word

If you are planning to study at the University of Johannesburg in 2027, now is the time to make sure your application is in order.

For undergraduate applicants, UJ's official information lists 31 October 2026 at 12:00 as the application closing date. Once you have applied, use the official UJ student portal to monitor your 2027 application status and watch your email and cellphone for communication from the university.

Check your UJ application status: University of Johannesburg Student Portal

Visit UJ Admissions: UJ Admissions & Aid

Application dates and programme requirements can change. Applicants should always verify the latest information directly with UJ before submitting an application or making decisions about their studies.