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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 22 July 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

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.
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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
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)

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 22 July 2026. We review and refresh this guide regularly — if something here is out of date, let us know.