University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a comprehensive public university located in Gauteng, South Africa. Established through a merger in 2005, UJ offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties and campuses with a focus on research, innovation and social responsiveness in an African and global context.
History
The University of Johannesburg was established in 2005 following the merger of Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and certain campuses of Vista University. The merger aimed to create a more inclusive, comprehensive and competitive institution positioned to respond to South Africa's higher education transformation goals. Since its formation UJ has expanded its academic offerings, research capacity and community engagement across multiple campuses in Johannesburg and Soweto.
To advance and sustain excellent, relevant teaching, learning and research and to produce graduates who are critical, creative and committed to contributing to a socially just and prosperous society.
To be an engaged, inclusive and transdisciplinary university of global stature, anchored in African scholarship and responsive to societal needs.
