About Us

Source: https://www.uj.ac.za/about/

Our Vision

An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global South, dynamically shaping a sustainable future.

Our Mission

To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.

Our Core Values

Impact | Innovation | Inclusivity | Integrity

Core Area and Themes of our Strategic Focus

UJ’s Strategic Plan 2035 is organised into three core areas and three themes that will guide UJ’s trajectory over the coming decade. The themes reflect UJ’s commitment to creating a meaningful and sustainable role for the university.

Core Areas

Education

Research and Innovation

Purposeful Collaborative

Themes

Societal Impact and Sustainability

Global Footprint and Partnerships

Technology for the Future

Recognised as the country’s second strongest brand, UJ offers world-class, internationally recognised academic programmes based on curricula informed by cutting-edge developments in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, and that are designed to prepare students for the world of work and for global citizenship. Our curriculum is increasingly reflective of previously marginalised scholarship that talks to a transformation and decolonisation agenda, with Africa at its core.