Abstract
The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in
South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the
higher education context.
Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU),
the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista
University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a
comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from
vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four
campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and
Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing
to the Institution’s rich diversity.
The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing
together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the
ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers.
Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their
field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres.
The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the
needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to
sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing
South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and
economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of
the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English,
IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa.
Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world.
The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading
African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and
cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external
financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high
esteem in which we are held internationally.