The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a top public university in South Africa, attracting thousands of local and international students every year. Offering a broad selection of diplomas, degrees, and extended programmes, UJ provides access to higher education for applicants with APS scores ranging from 19 to 28 — including options through late or extended applications for the 2026 academic year.
If you missed the main application deadline or are still finalising your study plans, some UJ programmes Late Applications are now open, subject to available space and faculty-specific requirements.
2026 UJ Late Applications
Online Applications for 2026 are now open from 22:00 14 January to 20:00 on 19 January. Apply before the closing date
UJ Courses Accepting APS 19–28 for 2026
Below is a list of UJ qualifications that typically accept applicants with APS scores between 19 and 28.
Arts, Design & Architecture
Fashion Production Diploma – APS 20 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
BA Design Programmes – APS 23 (Maths) / 24 (Maths Lit)
Diploma in Architecture – APS 23 (Maths) / 24 (Technical Maths)
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture – APS 18 (Maths) / 19 (Maths Lit) / 20 (Technical Maths)
Business & Economics (Extended Degrees)
Accounting Extended Degree (4 years) – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Business Management Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Economics and Econometrics Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Finance Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Management & Logistics
Logistics Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
People Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Small Business Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Transportation Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Management Services Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Operations Management Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Engineering & Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mine Surveying – APS 23
Extraction Metallurgy Extended Degree – APS 24
Industrial Engineering Extended Degree – APS 24
Mechanical Engineering Extended Degree – APS 24
Physical Metallurgy Extended Degree – APS 22
Health & Applied Sciences
Sport Management Degree – APS 23 (Maths)
Sport Management Diploma – APS 18 (Maths) / 19 (Maths Lit)
Public Relations Extended Diploma – APS 24
Analytical Chemistry Extended Diploma – APS 21
Biotechnology Extended Diploma – APS 21
Food Technology Extended Diploma – APS 21
How to Apply for UJ Late Applications (2026)
UJ Late Applications Must be submitted through the Late Enquiry System