Unisa 2025-2026

Unisa Application 2025-2026

Unisa Online Application 2025:

Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission, including first-time Unisa applicants, Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or changing the specialization of their current qualification, and applicants in their final year of an undergraduate qualification who wish to continue with postgraduate studies.

As a distance-learning university, Unisa offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including diplomas, degrees, and certifications.  Its extensive range of subjects caters to students with varied interests and career objectives.

Everyone applying for a new qualification must submit the required documents (this applies to all first-time applicants and Unisa students starting a new qualification). Unisa does not provide scanners or electronic devices. Applicants are to make sure their documents are scanned and uploaded to an electronic device before starting the application process.

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Unisa Online Application Date For 2025-2026

Below are the application dates for admission at Unisa for 2025/2026:

Unisa Undergraduate Qualifications Application Open Date 2025-2026:

• Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.

Unisa Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas Application Open Date 2025-2026:

• Applications for admission to honors degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.

Unisa Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas Application Open Date 2025-2026:

• Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 2 September to 22 November 2024 (some exceptions apply).

Unisa Short Learning Programmes Application Open Date 2025-2026:

• Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes are open from 14 May to 19 July 2024.

UNISA Colleges And Courses 2025-2026

UNISA gives a broad spectrum of academic programs spanning disciplines such as arts, sciences, commerce, law, engineering, and beyond. Within its colleagues, students have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees, along with certifications and diplomas. Every colleague is aimed at equipping students with knowledge, skills, and expertise in their respective fields. UNISA’s colleges include:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• College of Graduate Studies
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• Graduate School of Business Leadership
• Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
• Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
• Advancing excellence through our Colleges

Courses Offered At UNISA For 2025/2026

Below are some available courses offered at Unisa:

Arts and Humanities:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in various specializations (e.g., languages, history, psychology, communication, etc.)
• Bachelor of Music (BMus)
• Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons)

Business and Commerce:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in various specializations (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)
• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons)

Science and Technology:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in various fields (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, etc.)
• Bachelor of Information Science (BIS)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in specific engineering disciplines
• Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)

Education:

• Bachelor of Education (BEd) in various specializations (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Senior Phase, Further Education, etc.)
• Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons)

Law:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Health Sciences:

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
• Bachelor of Environmental Health (BEH)
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety (BOHS)
• Bachelor of Social Science in Health Studies (BSocSc)

Agriculture and Environmental Sciences:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc Agric)
• Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEM)

Short Courses and Certificates:

• short courses, certificates, and diplomas across different fields are also offered.

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UNISA Online Application Requirements 2025-2026

The following documents are required to apply for admission at UNISA;

• Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
• Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
• Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
• Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
• Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

How To Apply At Unisa 2025-2026

To apply for admission at Unisa for the 2025-2026 academic year, follow the steps below:

• Apply for a student number (only applicable if you do not already have a formal Unisa student number).
• Apply for admission.
• Upload the compulsory supporting documents.

NB: Documents are displayed in red on the upload platform. Students who gain qualifications outside the borders of South Africa must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and upload a SAQA certificate of evaluation during the application process (https://www.saqa.org.za). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

UNISA Contact


Please contact me at the following address:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
•  Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning center):
• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Tel: 0800 005 311
•  Email: unisa@whistleblowing.co.za

The University of South Africa pioneered the concept of open distance learning, extending the reach of education to students globally. Through innovation, flexibility, and a commitment to academic excellence, the university demonstrates the transformative power of education in shaping lives and influencing society. Visit the official website of Unisa for more information.

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