The University of Johannesburg is a public institution in Johannesburg, South Africa, chartered in 2005. The University of Johannesburg is one of the largest residential universities in the country and owns a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
The University of Johannesburg has developed several research centers, institutes, and programs to enhance research in disciplines, including big data, energy, engineering, health, medicine, science, and technology. The University of Johannesburg is an affiliate of the Association of African Universities.
The University of Johannesburg offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
Address: Cnr Kingsway & University Roads, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092
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• BSc Information Technology
• BSc Computer Science and Informatics
• BSc Computer Science and Informatics Extended
• BSc Computer Science and Informatics with Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology Honours
• Computer Science/Informatics Honours
• Honors in Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence
• Honors in Computer Science with Specialization in Cyber Security
• MSc (Computer Science) / MSc (Information Technology) / MCom (Informatics)
• Ph.D. (Computer Science) / Ph.D. (Informatics)
• Higher Certificate in Information Technology
• Short Learning Programme in Cyber Security
• Short Learning Programme in Digital Forensics
The University of Johannesburg has an active and vibrant research program in computer science with the potential to make significant contributions to the field through its research themes;
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology Security
• Information Technology
• Biometrics
• Services Computing
• Multi-agent systems
• Computer Graphics
Artificial Intelligence:
• Natural Language Processing
• Cognitive Robotics
• Autonomous Agents
Information Technology Security:
• Cryptography
• Intrusion Detection
• Network Security
• Cyber Forensics
Information Technology:
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data Analytics
• Internet of Things
• Web Technologies
Biometrics:
• Facial Recognition
• Fingerprint Recognition
• Gait Analysis
Services Computing:
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Web Services
Multi-agent Systems:
• Cooperative Agents
• Agent-Oriented Software Engineering
Computer Graphics:
• Image Processing
• Virtual Reality
• Centre for Cyber Security
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR)
• Data Science Institute
• Machine Learning Lab
• Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC)
• Centre for e-Learning Solutions
• Centre for Software Engineering and Applications
• Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) Ph.D. Scholarship Programme
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) Scholarship Programme
• South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Scholarship Programme
• African Graduate Fellowship Programme (AGFP)
• South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) Scholarship Programme
• South African National Research Foundation (NRF) Scholarship Programme
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Scholarship Programme
• South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) Scholarship Programme
• National Research Foundation (NRF) International Ph.D. Program
• African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Scholarship Programme
• Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa Scholarship Programme
• African Women in Technology (AWIT) Scholarship Programme
• Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Programme
Funded projects in computer science at the University of Johannesburg - South Africa
• Automated System for Robot-Assisted Surgery
• Development of an Intelligent Wearable Health Monitoring System
• An Intelligent System for Automated Evaluation of African Language Texts
• Development of an Intelligent System for Automated Detection of Malicious Network Traffic
• An Intelligent System for Automated Detection of Cyber-Attacks
• Applicants must possess a Master-s degree in Computer Science or a relevant field from an authorized institution with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 65%
• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation
• Applicants must submit a research proposal detailing their proposed research topic and its significance
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language
• Applicants must submit certified copies of academic transcripts
