The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and inclusive institution located in South Africa. It has four main campuses: Auckland Park Kingsway (APK), Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB), Doornfontein (DFC), and Soweto (SWC). UJ is known for innovative learning, diverse programmes, and a commitment to student success.
CHE & SAQA Accreditation
UJ’s flagship postgraduate qualifications—MBA, PGDip in Business Administration, and DPhil in Digital Transformation—are fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
MBA Specifics
The UJ MBA (via Johannesburg Business School) is an NQF Level 9 qualification, CHE-accredited, and recognised by SAQA (SAQA ID: 97190While it doesn’t yet hold international “triple crown” accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), JBS is reportedly working toward AMBA certification, with a 2026 target
International IT Accreditation
UJ’s BSc Honours in Information Technology is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), making UJ one of only two South African universities with such global recognition (also holds up to 2023/2024 intakes)
MITx MicroMasters Recognition
The Johannesburg Business School is a recognised Pathway Institution of MIT Open Learning’s MicroMasters, allowing credits toward JBS MBA entry
Research Excellence
UJ has led South Africa in accredited research output for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with the 2023 report showing 3,195.1 units and a per-scholar output nearly double the national average
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