International Student Support

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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

​Ms Lesley Gilbert

​Executive Secretary

​tel: +27 (0)11 559 4293
e-mail: lagilbert@uj.ac.za

Ms Ziyanda Sam

Secretary to Director : Study Abroad

tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4099
e-mail: zsam@uj.ac.za

Mr Tshidiso Konese

Senior Manager: International Student Recruitment,
Admissions & Marketing

tel: +27 (0) 11 559 4832
e-mail: tshidisok@uj.ac.za

Ms Lisle du Plessis

Manager: Study Abroad

tel: +27 (0) 11 559 2528
e-mail: lduplessis@uj.ac.za

Mr Ismail Badrudin

Public Relations and Communications Officer

​tel: +27 (0)11 559 2303
e-mail: ismailb@uj.ac.za

​Mr Thabang Mothebe

​International Admissions Officer

tel: +27 (0)11 559 6510
e-mail: thabangm@uj.ac.za

Ms Palesa Makwela

​International Admissions Officer

​tel: +27 (0)11 559 1027
e-mail: pmakwela@uj.ac.za