Apply At UNISA For Admission 2026-2027

Apply At UNISA For Admission 2026-2027

UNISA 2026-2027 Admission Application:

Everyone applying for a new qualification (including first-time applicants and UNISA students starting a new program) must submit the required documents. These documents must be uploaded by the application closing date. Documents sent after the deadline will not be accepted. UNISA does not provide scanners or electronic devices, so please make sure your documents are scanned and saved on an electronic device before starting your application. Fresh applicants applying for admission into Unisa for the academic year 2025/2026 are to pay the R140.00 application fee after receiving their UNISA student number, using the student number and the application fee allocation number (e.g., STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030) as their reference.

This 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 provide cashier services, and the payment should be made via a bank.

Before submitting your application, ensure that you meet both the statutory and college-specific admission requirements, as well as the required Academic Points Score (APS) for your chosen qualification(s). The minimum APS varies by college and qualification, so check the admission requirements for each program. Keep in mind that acceptance to study at UNISA in 2025 is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of spaces for each qualification.

READ: How to Apply at UNISA 2026-2027

UNISA For Admission Date 2026-2027

UNISA Application portal opens for applications from New and Returning students for the 2025-2026 academic year by the following dates:

• Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 2 September 2025 to 18 November 2025
• Applications for admission to honors degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2025 academic year are to open from 2 September 2025 to 18 November 2025
• Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 16 September 2025 to 11 November 2025 (some exceptions apply).
• Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes are open from 8 January to 15 February 2025 for 1st semester modules and 8 January to 15 March 2025 for 2nd semester and year modules.

Prospective students must take note of the application dates and deadlines. All applications must be submitted before the closing date, as late applications may not be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Documents Required To Apply Online At UNISA 2026-2027

The following documents are required during the online application at UNISA for the 2026-2027 academic year;

• 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

NB: UNISA’s qualification is not automatic; therefore, it will only depend on whether you qualify for the admission requirements and if there is space available for your chosen qualification. Only a few students are selected per academic year. You may apply for at least two qualifications, being the highest, although you may only register for one if both of your applications are successful. Apply at UNISA for Admission 2026-2027.

How To Apply Online At UNISA For Admission 2026-2027

If you want to apply for a new qualification, you need to send all the required documents (all first-time applicants and Unisa students starting a new qualification) to UNISA during the application process. Follow the steps below to apply online at UNISA 2026-2027:

• To apply online at UNISA, visit the official website of UNISA at www.unisa.ac.za
• Navigate to the registration portal and click on ” Apply for Admission
• Click On “Apply Now”
• Complete the application form with the required information
• Upload certified copies of supporting documents
• Pay your non-refundable application fee of R140.00
• Cross-check your application to ensure that it is complete

Contact UNISA

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

Unisa is known as a provider of fair and equitable access to higher education opportunities. Flowing from its social responsibility to address past inequalities, Unisa has an application and selection process that effectively addresses historical imbalances without sacrificing quality standards. Visit Unisa’s Official Website.

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