Kingsway Campus Auckland Park, almost always shortened to APK, is the largest and most populated of the University of Johannesburg's four campuses, and the seat of the university's administration. It takes its name from Kingsway Avenue, the major Johannesburg road running along the north-east side of the campus. Formerly the only campus of the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), it is now home to the bulk of UJ's roughly 50,000 students, with 66 lecture halls, microlaboratories, the UJ Arts Centre, sports facilities and the famous Campus Square shopping precinct nearby. This guide covers the address, what is on campus, how to get there, and the student accommodation options around it.
Kingsway Campus Auckland Park at a glance
| Item | Details |
| Common name | APK (Auckland Park Kingsway) |
| University | University of Johannesburg (UJ) |
| Status | UJ's largest campus and administrative seat |
| Address | Cnr Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg |
| Named after | Kingsway Avenue |
| Former institution | Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) |
| On campus | 66 lecture halls, microlabs, UJ Arts Centre, library, sports facilities |
| Nearby | Campus Square shopping centre, Melville, Bunting Road Campus (APB) |
| UJ student numbers | About 50,000 across all campuses |
Where is Auckland Park Kingsway Campus?
The Auckland Park Kingsway Campus address is on the corner of Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. A point of trivia that confuses many: despite the name, the campus technically sits just outside Auckland Park, in the suburb of Rossmore, with the first-year parking lot bordering Melville. The campus is bounded by University Road, Ditton Avenue, Ripley Road, Hampton Avenue, Studente Avenue, Akademie Road and Perth Road.
To get there from the M1 motorway, take the Empire Road exit, head west along Empire Road to the T-junction, turn into Kingsway Avenue, and the campus is on your left past University Road. It is well served by the UJ campus shuttle network and is close to Bunting Road Campus (APB), with Campus Square serving as the social and shopping hub for students from both.
UJ Auckland Park Kingsway Campus: what's on site
APK is a full-service campus. On site you will find:
- 66 lecture halls seating nearly 7,800 students, plus 24-hour microlaboratories that can serve over 1,000 students at a time
- The UJ Arts Centre, with a gallery, theatre and dance studios
- The main library and study facilities
- The APK Student Centre, the biggest of UJ's student centres, with outlets like Postnet, Van Schaik bookshop and fast-food
- Sports facilities, auditoriums and conference venues
- The UJ Law Clinic and faculty buildings, including for Engineering and the Built Environment
UJ Auckland Park Kingsway Campus address and getting around
The formal address is Cnr Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg (postal: PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006). Just off campus, Campus Square on Kingsway Avenue is the student gravity-point: a shopping centre with a strong student vibe, especially in the evenings, serving both APK and APB students with eateries, shops and services.
For students living off campus, the surrounding suburbs of Auckland Park, Melville, Rossmore and nearby Braamfontein are popular, all within easy reach of the campus and connected by the UJ shuttle and public transport.
Student accommodation near Kingsway Campus Auckland Park
UJ offers a mix of university-owned residences and accredited Privately Owned Student Accommodation (POSA), but demand far exceeds the university's own bed capacity, so most students live in private accommodation near campus. The popular areas include Auckland Park itself, Melville (right next to the first-year parking and Campus Square), and nearby Braamfontein, which sits between UJ and Wits and has a large concentration of student housing. For students weighing the wider city, our guide to student accommodation in Johannesburg covers the main student suburbs, prices and how to choose, and our dedicated student accommodation in Braamfontein guide is worth reading if you want to be within walking or short-shuttle distance of APK.
When choosing accommodation near APK, prioritise being on or near a UJ shuttle route, confirm whether the residence is NSFAS-accredited if you rely on funding, and check what bills are included.
Who studies at APK
APK hosts faculties across the university, including the College of Business and Economics, Humanities, Science, Engineering and the Built Environment, Law and Education programmes, making it the most academically diverse of UJ's campuses. With around 50,000 students across UJ and the largest share at APK, it has the busiest and most vibrant campus life of the four, anchored by the student centre and Campus Square.
FAQs
What is Kingsway Campus Auckland Park?
Kingsway Campus Auckland Park (APK) is the largest and most populated of the University of Johannesburg's four campuses and the seat of its administration. Named after Kingsway Avenue, it was formerly the Rand Afrikaans University campus and hosts the bulk of UJ's roughly 50,000 students.
Where is Auckland Park Kingsway Campus?
The Auckland Park Kingsway Campus is on the corner of Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. Despite the name, it technically sits just outside Auckland Park in the suburb of Rossmore, bordering Melville. From the M1, take the Empire Road exit and turn into Kingsway Avenue.
What is the UJ Auckland Park Kingsway Campus address?
The address is Cnr Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg (PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006). Campus Square shopping centre on Kingsway Avenue is the main student hub just off campus.
What is on the UJ APK campus?
APK has 66 lecture halls seating nearly 7,800 students, 24-hour microlaboratories, the UJ Arts Centre with a gallery and theatre, the main library, the largest UJ student centre, sports facilities, the UJ Law Clinic and faculty buildings. Campus Square shopping centre is nearby.
Where can I find student accommodation near Kingsway Campus?
Popular areas include Auckland Park, Melville, Rossmore and nearby Braamfontein, all close to APK and on UJ shuttle routes. Most students use accredited private accommodation, since university residence demand exceeds supply. Prioritise being near a shuttle route and confirm NSFAS accreditation if you rely on funding.
Which university is Kingsway Campus part of?
Kingsway Campus Auckland Park is part of the University of Johannesburg (UJ). It is one of UJ's four campuses, alongside Auckland Park Bunting Road (APB), Doornfontein (DFC) and Soweto (SWC).
