Courses Available at UJ for Late Applications 2026
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has confirmed a list of qualifications that still have space available for the 2026 academic year through its late application (late enquiry) process. The available programmes span undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across several faculties and are subject to availability as well as applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements.
UJ’s late enquiry system is designed for prospective students who did not apply during the main application period or who wish to check for remaining spaces after the release of final Grade 12 results. The university has cautioned that submitting a late enquiry does not guarantee admission, as final selection is dependent on space and academic eligibility.
College of Business and Economics (CEP)
Undergraduate Qualifications
- Higher Certificate in Business Management (Management)
- Higher Certificate in Business Management (Risk Management)
- Higher Certificate in Business Management (Project Management)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management
- Business Management (Access/Foundation Programme)
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Advanced Certificate in Business Management (Management)
- Advanced Certificate in Business Management (Risk Management)
- Advanced Certificate in Business Management (Project Management)
- Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets
Humanities (CEP)
Undergraduate / Short Learning Programme
- Diplomacy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa
Faculty of Science
Postgraduate Qualifications (Honours / Masters / MPhil)
- MSc in Biochemistry
- Master of Biotechnology
- MSc in Chemistry
- Master of Food Technology
- MSc in Zoology
- MSc in Physics
- MSc in Information Technology
- MSc in Geography
- MSc in Geology
- MSc in Informatics
- MSc in Botany
- MSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Applied Mathematics
- MSc in Mathematics
- MSc in Mathematical Statistics
- MPhil in Applied Statistics
- MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation
- MSc in Aquatic Health
- MPhil in Energy Studies
- MCom in Informatics
- MA in Geography
Doctoral Qualifications
- PhD in Biochemistry
- PhD in Chemistry
- PhD in Zoology
- PhD in Physics
- PhD in Geography
- PhD in Geology
- PhD in Informatics
- PhD in Botany
- PhD in Computer Science
- PhD in Applied Mathematics
- PhD in Mathematics
- PhD in Mathematical Statistics
- DPhil in Applied Statistics
- PhD in Biodiversity and Conservation
- PhD in Aquatic Health
- PhD in Environmental Management
- PhD in Energy Studies
- PhD in Biotechnology
- PhD in Food Technology
Engineering and the Built Environment
Postgraduate Qualifications (Masters / MPhil)
- Master of Chemical Engineering
- MSc in Construction Management
- MPhil in Digital Built Environment
- MEng in Civil Engineering
- MPhil in Civil Engineering
- MSc in Data Science
- MEng in Extraction Metallurgy
- MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Master of Industrial Engineering
- Master of Mineral Resource Governance
- MEng in Mechanical Engineering
- MPhil in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Operations Management
- MEng in Physical Metallurgy
- MPhil in Quality Engineering
- MSc in Quantity Surveying
- Master of Sustainable Mining
- Master in Urban and Regional Planning
Doctoral Qualifications
- PhD in Civil Engineering
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- PhD in Construction Management
- PhD in Data Science
- PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- PhD in Engineering Education
- PhD in Industrial Engineering
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD in Mining Engineering
- PhD in Metallurgical Engineering
- PhD in Mine Surveying
- PhD in Operations Management
- PhD in Quality Engineering
- PhD in Quantity Surveying
- PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Health Sciences
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Acupuncture
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Simulation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Phytotherapy
- Master of Public Health
Faculty of Humanities
Postgraduate Qualifications (Masters / MPhil)
- MA in Afrikaans
- MA in Anthropology
- MA in Applied Linguistics
- MA in Audiovisual Communication
- MA in Corporate Communication
- MA in Development Studies
- MA in English
- MA in French
- MA in Greek
- MA in Industrial Sociology
- MA in Journalism
- MA in Marketing Communication
- MA in Philosophy
- MA in Semitic Languages and Cultures
- MA in Social Work
- MA in Sociology
- MA in Urban Studies
- MA in Historical Studies
- MA in Communication Studies
- MPhil in Mythology and Ancient Cultural Studies
- MPhil in Afrikaans
- MA in African Languages
- MA in Biblical and Christian Studies
Doctoral Qualifications
- PhD in Afrikaans
- PhD in Anthropology
- PhD in Audiovisual Communication
- PhD in Communication Studies
- PhD in Development Studies
- PhD in English
- PhD in French
- PhD in Greek
- PhD in Historical Studies
- PhD in Industrial Sociology
- PhD in Journalism
- PhD in Applied Linguistics
- PhD in Strategic Communication
- PhD in Philosophy
- PhD in Social Work
- PhD in Sociology
- PhD in Urban Studies
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in Semitic Languages and Cultures
- PhD in Biblical and Christian Studies
- DPhil in Mythology and Ancient Cultural Studies
- PhD in African Languages
Art, Design and Architecture
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Architecture in Design, Theory and Practice
- MA in Design
- MA in Industrial Design
- MA in Visual Art
- MA in Art Therapy
Doctoral Qualifications
- PhD in Art and Design
- PhD in Art History
Education
Postgraduate Qualifications
- Master of Education in Educational Management
Important Information for Applicants
Only courses with available space will appear on UJ’s late enquiry system, and applicants will only be able to apply for qualifications for which they meet the minimum entrance requirements. Final selection decisions will be communicated via SMS or email.
UJ has confirmed that:
- Late enquiries are online only
- No walk-ins will be allowed at any campus
- Only South African residents may apply
- Transfer students and returning UJ students will not be considered
The UJ late enquiry system will open at 22:00 on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, and close at 20:00 on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Prospective students are encouraged to act quickly once the system opens, as space is limited and competition is expected to be high. These opportunities provide a valuable pathway into undergraduate and postgraduate study at one of South Africa’s leading universities in 2026.
