University of South Africa(Unisa) 2024 Applications
If you’re considering furthering your education at the University of South Africa (UNISA), staying informed about the application process is essential. UNISA is known for its flexible learning options and high-quality education, making it a popular choice for students. In this article, we will provide you with all the necessary details regarding the UNISA application.
If you want to start a new qualification you need to make sure you apply for the course you want to study. This includes if you are applying to Unisa for the first time or if you are a Unisa student already but you want to change to a new course.
The other groups who should also apply to Unisa are people who have applied before and been accepted but did not register – or if you are currently studying a higher certificate or other programme and you want to study another undergraduate course next year.
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has extended the undergraduate application deadline to 2024. Thousands of prospective students will be able to apply for admission to South Africa’s largest university and begin their undergraduate studies in the 2024 academic year.
The deadline for 2024 admission applications has been extended to November 17, 2023, according to Unisa. This extension gives prospective undergraduate students more time to prepare and submit applications. This also helps people who missed out on applying during the official application period.
Colleges:
- College of Accounting Sciences
- College of Economic & Management Sciences
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Science, Engineering & Technology
- College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Law
What You’ll Need For Your Unisa Application:
- A valid email address
- A valid cellphone number
- South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport number.
- Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate)
- Application fee of R125 for application at Unisa which should be paid once you receive your student number
What Documents Are Needed:
Once the student has determined that they have met all of the prerequisites for enrollment as a Unisa student, they must submit the following documents to complete their Unisa application status. Check that your student number and other personal information on your application are correct.
- Copy of school qualifications, i.e. a diploma, National Senior Certificate (NSC), etc.
- Copy of official tertiary academic records (if applicable)
- Copy of ID or passport depending on whether you are a South African citizen or international student
- Copy of marriage certificate or divorce certificate (if applicable)
Applications for admission open:
- The closing date for applications to undergraduate qualifications for the 2024 academic year extended to 17 November 2023. College of Accounting Sciences and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology are open until 31 January 2024.
- The closing date for applications for admission to honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2024 academic year extended to 17 November 2023.
- Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral qualifications for the 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply) open from 14 September 2023 to 10 November 2023.
How to apply:
- Head to the ‘Apply for admission to Unisa: application tool’ page
- Fill in your information
- Once done filling application submit all documents, click on ‘Submit documents and continue’
- Now, you need to pay the application fee
Apply for admission 2024:
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Undergraduate qualifications
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Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas
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Master’s & doctoral qualifications
The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available. Unisa does not accept cash at any of its offices.