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  name University of Johannesburg
  established 1 January 2005 <br />(''by merger of existing institutions'')
  type Public University
  vice Chancellor Ihron Rensburg
  city Johannesburg
  state Gauteng
  country South Africa
  campus 7 Urban campuses
  colours Orange and white
  website http://wwwujacza/


The University of Johannesburg ( Johannesburg , South Africa ) came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU). Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated in RAU.


FACULTIES




CAMPUSES

The new institution is one of the largest contact universities in South Africa, with nine faculties spread over five different campuses:

  • APB, or the Auckland Park Bunting Campus (former TWR campus)

  • APK, or the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (former RAU campus)

  • DFC, or the Doornfontein Campus (former TWR campus)

  • ERC, or the East Rand Campus (former RAU campus, previoulsy former Vista University Daveyton campus)

  • SWC, or the Soweto Campus (former RAU campus, previoulsy former Vista University Soweto campus)


The East Rand Campus (ERC) was temporarily closed half way through 2007 pending proposed redevelopment of the campus, provisionally planned for reopening in 2009.


THE MERGER

The South African National Council on Higher Education has sought to allay fears that university mergers in South Africa will equate to a drop in the standard of education. Assurances were given by of recent years.


FACILITIES


The University comprises a built-up area in excess of 45,000m2 and the facilities available at the respective campuses include:

  • Lecture rooms and microlaboratories

  • Libraries

  • Sports facilities

  • Auditoriums, halls, galleries and conference venues

  • Student shopping centres, restaurants and cafeterias

  • Campus and health clinics.

  • A villa for postgraduate students


The University of Johannesburg also boasts a truly unique and majestic arts theatre. Thats where the Arts Academy rehearses. This academy consists of the University Of Johannesburg Kingsway Choir (conducted by Renette Bouwer and Sidumo Jacobs ), The drama co. and the Song and dance company.


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