Unisa Application 2025: How to Apply Online for the University of South Africa
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 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) is one of Africa’s largest and most prestigious universities, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With the 2025 academic year approaching, prospective students are preparing to submit their applications. If you’re one of them, here’s a step-by-step guide to applying online to Unisa for the 2025 school year.
Research Your Program of Interest:
Before applying, it’s important to research courses at Unisa that match your career goals and interests. Unisa offers a wide range of qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Visit the Unisa website to learn about the available programs and admission requirements.
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
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 (eg Senior Certificate)
- Copy of official tertiary academic record (if applicable)
- Application fee of R140 for application at Unisa which should be paid once you receive your student number
- Supporting documents for your application
The application process:
- You may apply for a maximum of two qualifications, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your qualifications be successful).
- Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which qualification you have been accepted and will offer you a space for the period for which you have applied (eg semester 1).
- You must accept or decline Unisa’s offer within the prescribed period of time. If you miss this deadline, Unisa will withdraw the offer and give your space to another applicant.
- Should you not accept the offer within the prescribed period of time (10 working days), your offer will be retracted and you will forfeit your space.
- First-time applicants to Unisa will be required to complete the First-Year Experience MOOC (massive open online course) before being able to accept Unisa’s offer.
- You may only accept one offer. This means that when you accept an offer for one qualification (irrespective of whether it is your first or second qualification of choice), the other offer will automatically fall away.
- If you accept Unisa’s offer, you must register for the period for which you have been granted admission. Should you not register for the relevant semester of study, you will need to re-apply for admission during the next application period.
Find a qualification based on a college:
How to apply:
Applicants who plan to enrol for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement may apply via the relevant TVET college or online via Unisa.
Pay the application fee once you’ve received a student number from Unisa:
- R140.00 for online applications
- Pay the application fee once you have received a student number from Unisa.
- Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee allocation number as your reference number
For example STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030 - Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
- Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information
Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.
Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes
- first-time Unisa applicants.
- Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or specialisation.
- applicants who previously applied for admission and were not offered a space or who were offered a space, accepted the offer and did not register.
- students completing a higher certificate or any other programme and who wish to continue with further undergraduate studies.
All applications for admission must be submitted during the prescribed application period.
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