The University of Johannesburg (UJ) introduces a groundbreaking digital registration process for 2025, leveraging facial recognition technology and an AI-powered chatbot to ensure a secure and efficient experience for students amidst a record-breaking 760,000 applications.
UJ leads the way with innovative registration processes as applications for 2025 reach record numbers.
This year, the institution has received a record-breaking 760 000 applications from more than 400,000 applicants. This system ensures higher levels of security and accuracy, providing a seamless experience for applicants, according to Dr Tinus van Zyl, senior director for Central Academic Administration.
The University is continuously communicating with applicants, and information is also shared on UJ's various social media platforms.UJ has urged applicants to note that as with the previous years, the entire application, admission, and registration process for the 2025 academic year is online and that no ‘walk-ins’ for applications or registrations will be allowed.
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