Your home away from home, one of the main purposes of the Division is to integrate international students into UJ student life. This is done on the following levels:
- Social interaction (Orientation, International Festival, supporting the University of Johannesburg International Student Society – UJIIS, to host various student focused events)
- Student mobility programmes
- Communication (newsletter, sms service, liaison with embassies, etc.)
- Student support (Buddy system, UJISS, Welfare)
International Admissions and Welfare Office
The International Admissions and Welfare Office is there to ensure that all international students are provided with necessary support for the duration of their studies at the University of Johannesburg.
The International Admissions and Welfare Office is located on all four campuses and is responsible for:
- Advising prospective students about programmes offered at UJ and all legal requirements
- Providing assistance and guidance on the application process
- Assisting with compliance related issues which include Study Visa and Medical aid requirements
- Clearing admitted international students for registration
- Providing liaison services for international students and faculties
- Liaising with all South African Missions (Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates, Trade Missions) and the South African Department of Home Affairs
- Social integration through orientation and student activities
- Welfare services
| Names | Positions | Contacts |
| Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede | Senior Director: Division for Internationalisation | tel: +27 (0)11 559 4446 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Lesley Gilbert | Executive Secretary | tel: +27 (0)11 559 4293 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Lebethe Malefo | Director: Study Abroad | tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4592 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Ziyanda Sam | Secretary to Director : Study Abroad | tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4099 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Ntombise Mangqase | Director: Fundraising and Administration | tel: +27 (0)11 559 2009 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Tshidiso Konese | Senior Manager: International Student Recruitment, Admissions & Marketing | tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4832 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Tshepang Marumo | Supervisor: International Admissions Office | tel: +27 (0)11 559 2096 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Lisle du Plessis | Manager: Study Abroad | tel: +27 (0) 11 559 2528 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Malibongwe Masango | Administrative Officer: Academic Services | tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4265 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Ismail Badrudin | Public Relations and Communications Officer | tel: +27 (0)11 559 2303 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Shantelle Sass | Academic and Student Services Officer | tel: 27 (0) 11 559 7780 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Mr Thabang Mothebe | International Admissions Officer | tel: +27 (0)11 559 6510 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Mampou Nqgumshe | International Admissions Officer | tel: +27 (0)11 559 4517 e-mail: [email protected] |
| Ms Palesa Makwela | International Admissions Officer | tel: +27 (0)11 559 1027 e-mail: [email protected] |