Study in South Africa (in English) - ISEP Exchange
The University of Johannesburg is a premier city university located in South Africa. It shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg. Noted for its strength in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, UJ offers a comprehensive menu of programs and is committed to delivering outstanding higher education. The university embraces South Africa's rich histories, cultures, religions, races, genders, social and economic classes, and languages. With a focus on identifying research areas, community engagement and a commitment to internationalization, UJ addresses the challenges of the 21st century by combining the best of university and vocation-oriented education.
UJ offers programs in nine faculties: art design and architecture, education, economics and financial sciences, engineering and built environment, health sciences (closed to ISEP students), humanities, law, management and science. UJ has many strong areas of academic excellence in all faculties. Areas of academic interest for study abroad student may include Africa diplomacy and international relations, political studies, management and accountancy, physics, entrepreneurship development, visual identities in art and design, education rights and transformation.
Course Description
The University of Johannesburg operates on a Southern Hemisphere academic schedule. When researching courses, students may see "A" courses and "B" courses. "A" courses are offered from January to June, and "B" courses are offered from July to November.
Students can locate course syllabi from the course catalogs below:
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty of Art, Design, & Architecture
Videos of the Education program can be viewed here and here.
2022 Education Courses for Study Abroad Students
Faculty Regulations for Engineering and the Built Environment
Students should note that the Faculty of Health Sciences is NOT open to ISEP students.
Courses in the Faculty of Arts and Architecture are offered only as full-year modules during the southern hemisphere academic year.
*Courses are called "modules" at the University of Johannesburg.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Graduate students with the relevant qualifications and prerequisites are allowed into most graduate programs at UJ. Health Sciences are not open to any ISEP students.
All students going to the University of Johannesburg must also purchase South African medical aid on arrival in the amount of approximately $200 USD for the semester.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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