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INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #18441

University of Johannesburg

约翰内斯堡大学

Johannesburg, South Africa
Official Portal
SectorPublic research university
Founded2005
Enrollment50,000
Student : Staff22:1

UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

Rankings Overview

Latest recorded results. Editions and methodologies differ by ranking.

QS2027

#292

Score 46.5

Up 16 places vs 2026

THE2027

351-375

Score not published

Rank bands; change not quantified

ARWU2026

601-700

Score not published

Rank bands; change not quantified

U.S. News2027

#281

Score 57

Up 38 places vs 2026

World ranking historyWorld rankings directory
DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Focused 10-year window across major ranking systems. Click any publisher card below to isolate its curve.

Showing 10 annual editions (2018–2027). Higher curve points indicate stronger global standing (#1 at top).

Only exact positions are plotted where available; for band-ranked editions (e.g., 791–800), the upper band threshold is plotted to preserve multi-year continuity. Published rank bands are preserved in the ranking overview above.

INSTITUTIONAL METRICS

Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

50,000

Active Students

Faculty Size

2,300

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

25%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

55/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

75/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$3,500

Annual Estimate

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Admission Fit Simulator & Personal Dossier

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.00
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
96/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~25% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$3,500
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

4 sections

Welcome to the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where academic excellence meets the exhilarating pulse of Africa's economic powerhouse. Established in 2005, UJ is a modern marvel, swiftly ascending to global prominence and anchoring itself as an epicenter of intellectual and cultural dynamism. Our architectural atmosphere is a vibrant fusion of sleek urban campuses and innovative learning spaces, designed to inspire breakthrough thinking. Here, the campus cultural identity is electric: a microcosm of South Africa's incredible diversity, buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit, global perspectives, and an unwavering commitment to social impact. It’s more than a university; it’s a living, breathing testament to progress and possibility.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

-26.1834° N, 28.0315° E
VISUAL ARCHIVE

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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Engineering

Business and Economics

Humanities and Social Sciences

SYNTHESIZED TRADE-OFFS

Why University of Johannesburg?

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INSTITUTIONAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, University of Johannesburg is ranked #292. In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 rankings, it is ranked #351-375.
University of Johannesburg is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
University of Johannesburg was founded in 2005.
University of Johannesburg has approximately 50,000 enrolled students.

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STUDENT BUDGET

Cost of Living

Johannesburg

Typical monthly expenses in Johannesburg. Adjust sliders to personalise.

Rent & Utilities$600
$200$4,000
Food & Groceries$320
$100$1,500
Transport & Other$55
$30$1,000
Estimated Monthly$975
Estimated Yearly$11,700

Estimates in USD. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and neighbourhood.

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