The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Online Residence Applications form for the 2026/2027 academic session is now available.
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UJ Student Residence
Student Accommodation & Residence Life division is mainly responsible for the accommodation of approximately 19000 students in both university-owned and managed residences as well as off-campus accredited privately owned accommodation.
This is a vast division with 35 residences spread over 4 campuses at the University of Johannesburg. It should further be noted that the total number of 35 residences is inclusive of the 7-Day Houses.
Off-campus accommodation’s accredited properties are within 2 km of each campus and where they are beyond the prescribed radius, the set condition is that service providers are obliged to provide transport.
Additionally, intercampus transportation is provided for all students residing in off-campus residences and houses. The university offers all students, a list of accredited off-campus accommodations.
How to Apply to UJ Student Residence
Important information
- For first-time applicants, first, complete the academic application process and use your student/reference number to complete the residence application as indicated below.
- Please click here for more information on student accommodation and residence life.
- Once you have been academically admitted to the university in January 2026, and you’ve received a letter of confirmation of placement in residence, you will be required to pay a residence deposit of R1220.00
- Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the residences (depending on space availability)
- You may reside only on the campus where you attend your studies.
- No residence transfers are allowed.
- Only applicants studying towards FULL-TIME curricular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes may apply for residence
- The residence online application is not available for 1st Time Entering Students 24 years and older. You can download a hardcopy application form at the bottom of this page.
PLEASE NOTE: This application form is ONLY for (1st Time Entering Students) students who NEVER studied before and NOT for students who are already registered students at UJ.
UJ Online Residence Application – How To Guide
Step 1. Enter your student number and pin to log in.
Step 2. When you are logged in, expand the ‘Student Web Systems’ folder
Step 3. Expand the ‘Application Process’ folder
Step 4. Click on the ‘Application Process’ folder on the left-hand side
Step 5. Click on the ‘Add New Residence Application’ button:
Step 6. Complete the highlighted fields and then click on the ‘Proceed With Application’ button:
Step 7. Click on the “New Record’ button to submit your application:
