27 2026 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS Student Finance BURSARIES Merit bursaries Academic merit bursaries are awarded annually on the grounds of exceptional academic achievement. This is determined according to marks obtained in the six best subjects (excluding LO) on your senior certificate. Your final senior certificate will determine your first year bursary. Bursaries for second and third year studies will be awarded according to the average obtained in the June and December University examinations. Orange Carpet The Orange Carpet rewards programme is a UJ initiative to further recognise top achievers. The objective of the campaign is to allow topperforming learners early conditional admission to the University as well as special benefits. To qualify for the Orange Carpet rewards programme, you must meet the relevant APS score per tier (see table). Your total APS is calculated by adding up the individual APS obtained in your six best final Grade 11/12 subjects, excluding Life Orientation (LO). You must meet the specific subject requirements for the programme you are interested in (for example, Physical Science is a requirement for a Bachelor of Mine Surveying Degree). Final admission to the Orange Carpet initiative for applicants writing final Grade 12 other than the NSC or IEB, will be based on the discretion of the relevant faculty. This initiative begins from February and closes with all undergraduate programmes on 31 October. Submit your application without delay or call Student Marketing for any enquiries: 011 559 6680. TIER Admission Point Score (APS) Bursary Value of Tuition Fees* Orange Carpet 37-39 50% Orange Carpet Platinum 40-41 75% 42 100% Higher than 42 100% + R5 485.00 * To qualify for the higher than 42+ bursary, you need at least 80% in your six best subjects (excluding LO) with a 90% in one of your subjects. All bursaries will be allocated by Student Finance between April and August in your first year of study. Only first-time undergraduate students who have never studied at any other tertiary institution qualify for the Orange Carpet benefits. Only South African and SADC citizens will be considered for the Orange Carpet status and benefits. UJ Jenius Club After first year registration, Orange Carpet members will become UJenius club members. To join or to keep UJenius Club membership for the 2nd, 3rd and final year of your undergraduate study, students need to have achieved a year average of 75% in the preceding year, on a full course load, and with no module below 70%. UJenius club members will qualify for the following benefits: A UJenius Merit bursary. Library privileges that are the same as those for postgraduate students. Exclusive invitation to prestigious events. Students with a consistent UJenius Club membership for a period of three years will be given preference for ‘study abroad’ programmes.
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