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UJ uLink Portal 2026: how to log in and use it
uLink is UJ's single sign-on student portal — central hub for applications, registration, results, fees, Blackboard and webmail. Here's the complete login and application guide.
Updated 17 May 2026 ·By GoCareers
Open uLink - uLink URL
- ulink.uj.ac.za
- LMS
- uj.blackboard.com
- Application portal
- student.uj.ac.za
- Application fee
- Free online (R200 paper only)
- Call centre
- +27 11 559 4555
- ICT email
- uhelp@uj.ac.za
Who uses uLink
- Current UJ undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Applicants who've been issued a UJ student number
- Staff (use staff portal variant)
- International applicants authenticate using passport number + PIN issued by UJ Admissions
What you'll need to log in
- UJ Login ID (student number for students — typically 9 digits)
- uLink password (set on first login or via password reset)
- For applicants: PIN issued by UJ Admissions
- Current Chrome or Edge browser
- For Blackboard: same uLink credentials
Step by step
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Open uLink
Go to ulink.uj.ac.za (Default.aspx). The login page has two helper links: Create a password (first-time users) and Forgot your password? -
Enter your UJ Login ID
Student number for students (typically 9 digits — often starts with enrolment year, e.g. 2024xxxxx). International applicants without a student number use passport number + PIN. -
Enter your password
For first-time users, see the next step. For returning users, enter your existing uLink password. -
First-time users: create a password
Click CREATE A PASSWORD on the login page. Enter your student number (or ID/passport + PIN if you're still in candidate status). Set a new password — UJ has historically enforced 14-character minimums. -
Log into Blackboard
Blackboard uses your uLink credentials. Two paths:- Via uLink: log in, then click the Blackboard tile
- Direct: go to uj.blackboard.com, click Sign in with a third-party account, choose UJ Staff/Student, then enter uLink credentials
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Apply for admission via student.uj.ac.za (applicants only)
If you don't have a UJ student number yet, apply at student.uj.ac.za (also linked from uj.ac.za/Apply). You'll receive a PIN by email/SMS to start your application.
UJ portals at a glance
| Portal | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| uLink | ulink.uj.ac.za | Single sign-on student/staff portal — central hub |
| Blackboard (UJ LMS) | uj.blackboard.com (or via uLink) | LMS — courses, materials, assignments |
| UJ Library | uj.ac.za/library | Online catalogue, e-resources, LibGuides |
| UJ Webmail / Office 365 | Linked via uLink | Student email (Microsoft 365) |
| UJ Apply (applicants) | student.uj.ac.za + uj.ac.za/apply | New applicants only — separate from uLink |
| Self-Service iEnabler | registration.uj.ac.za/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login | Legacy registration/results back-end (often linked from uLink) |
What you can do on uLink
- Apply for admission (or check application status)
- Accept / decline an offer
- Register for modules / add-drop
- View results (grades) and academic history
- View fee statements and pay fees
- View class and exam timetables
- Access Blackboard, library and webmail (SSO)
- Update personal information
- Request iTranscripts
- Receive personalised announcements
Forgot password
- Direct URL: ulink.uj.ac.za/views/reset/Reset1.aspx
- Enter student number + SA ID or passport number, follow prompts
- If self-service fails: phone the UJ Call Centre on +27 11 559 4555 or email uhelp@uj.ac.za
Application via UJ Portal
UJ accepts direct online applications at uj.ac.za/Apply (which routes to student.uj.ac.za). Steps:
- Register with a valid email and cellphone number
- Receive a PIN by email/SMS
- Log in with ID/passport + PIN and complete the application
- Choose up to two qualifications per academic year
- Upload supporting documents (ID, latest results, NSC when available)
UJ does not require applications via CAO or any aggregator.
UJ application timing and fees
- 2026 intake: opened 1 April 2025, closed 31 October 2025 at 12:00 noon — no late online applications
- 2027 intake: expected to open around 1 April 2026
- Some faculties (Health Sciences, Fine Arts) close earlier
- First-year registration for 2026: 13 January – 6 February 2026
- Application fee — online: FREE
- Application fee — paper-based: R200 (only for applicants without a UJ student number, submitted in person at a campus)
Common login issues
- Server load during registration week (mid-Jan to early Feb) — uLink and iEnabler historically slow or time out. Log in off-peak.
- Browser caching — clear cookies, try Incognito or a different browser (Edge/Chrome recommended)
- Wrong credentials — international students must use passport number, not ID
- Mobile rendering — uLink is responsive but some iEnabler back-end screens (registration, fees) display poorly on small screens; desktop recommended for registration
- Locked accounts after multiple failed attempts — call 011 559 4555
Mobile access
- UJ App — official navigation/news app on Google Play and App Store. Primarily for news, events, contacts, campus maps. Not a full student portal — uLink remains the academic interface.
- uLink mobile web — ulink.uj.ac.za is mobile-optimised
- Blackboard app — Blackboard Learn (Anthology) works with UJ credentials
- UJ Find Your Way — findyourway.uj.mobi student toolkit microsite
Contact
- UJ Call Centre / Admissions: +27 11 559 4555
- ICT / uLink help desk: uhelp@uj.ac.za
- General student queries: student@uj.ac.za
- Postal: PO Box 524, Auckland Park 2006
- Walk-in: APK, APB, DFC, SWC ICT counters
Frequently asked questions
How do I log into UJ uLink?
Go to ulink.uj.ac.za, enter your UJ Login ID (student number) and password, click Login. First-time users click CREATE A PASSWORD to set up access.
How do I create a uLink password?
Click "CREATE A PASSWORD" on the uLink login page. Enter your student number, verify against UJ's database, then set a new password (minimum 14 characters).
How do I reset my UJ uLink password?
Go to ulink.uj.ac.za/views/reset/Reset1.aspx, enter your student number plus SA ID or passport, and follow the prompts. If self-service fails, call 011 559 4555.
What is my UJ student number?
Typically 9 digits, often starting with your enrolment year (e.g. 2024xxxxx). Issued when your application is accepted. International applicants use passport number + PIN until a student number is issued.
How do I access Blackboard at UJ?
Either via the Blackboard tile in uLink, or directly at uj.blackboard.com → Sign in with a third-party account → UJ Staff/Student. Uses your uLink credentials.
Why is uLink not working / down?
uLink is historically slow or unavailable during peak registration weeks (mid-January to early February). Try off-peak times, clear browser cache, or use Incognito mode.
How do I check my UJ application status?
Log into student.uj.ac.za (the applicant portal) with your ID/passport and PIN. Application status updates as Admissions processes your file.
How much is the UJ application fee?
Online applications are FREE. Paper-based applications cost R200 and are only accepted in person at a campus from applicants without a UJ student number.
Is there a UJ uLink mobile app?
No dedicated uLink mobile app. The UJ App is a separate navigation/news app. uLink is mobile-web responsive at ulink.uj.ac.za. For course content, use the Blackboard Learn app.
When does UJ open applications for 2027?
Expected around 1 April 2026 (UJ's typical opening date). The 2026 intake closed 31 October 2025 — no late online applications are accepted.
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Last updated 17 May 2026. We review and refresh this guide regularly —
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