The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is one of South Africa’s leading public universities, welcoming thousands of local and international students each year. With a wide range of diplomas, degrees, and extended programmes, UJ offers opportunities for students with APS scores between 19 and 28 to gain access to higher education — even through late or extended applications for the 2026 academic year.
If you missed the main application deadline or are still deciding on a qualification, several UJ programmes may still be available depending on space and faculty requirements.
UJ Courses Accepting APS 19–28 for 2026
Below is a list of UJ qualifications that typically accept applicants with APS scores between 19 and 28.
Arts, Design & Architecture
Fashion Production Diploma – APS 20 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
BA Design Programmes – APS 23 (Maths) / 24 (Maths Lit)
Diploma in Architecture – APS 23 (Maths) / 24 (Technical Maths)
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture – APS 18 (Maths) / 19 (Maths Lit) / 20 (Technical Maths)
Business & Economics (Extended Degrees)
Accounting Extended Degree (4 years) – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Business Management Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Economics and Econometrics Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Finance Extended Degree – APS 25 (Maths) / 28 (Maths Lit)
Management & Logistics
Logistics Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
People Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Small Business Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Transportation Management Extended Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Management Services Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Operations Management Diploma – APS 19 (Maths) / 21 (Maths Lit)
Engineering & Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mine Surveying – APS 23
Extraction Metallurgy Extended Degree – APS 24
Industrial Engineering Extended Degree – APS 24
Mechanical Engineering Extended Degree – APS 24
Physical Metallurgy Extended Degree – APS 22
Health & Applied Sciences
Sport Management Degree – APS 23 (Maths)
Sport Management Diploma – APS 18 (Maths) / 19 (Maths Lit)
Public Relations Extended Diploma – APS 24
Analytical Chemistry Extended Diploma – APS 21
Biotechnology Extended Diploma – APS 21
Food Technology Extended Diploma – APS 21