Unisa Application Dates For 2026/2027
Unisa Application Dates For 2026/2027
Your Guide to UNISA’s 2026/2027 Application Deadlines:
If you are thinking of higher education at UNISA for the 2025 academic year, then this is the time to make your dreams a reality. Application dates for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s, and doctoral degrees have been announced. Anyone seeking to begin a new qualification should apply for admission and ensure eligibility before submitting their application.
The online application period for Unisa admissions for the academic year 2026/2027 will be open for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs from August 21st and close on October 11th, 2026. Applicants are to make sure the required documents are uploaded together with their application forms. Failure to submit applications before the deadline for submission deadline and the submission of required documents will mean your applications cannot be processed.
Unisa renders multiple application periods throughout the year to accommodate various academic semesters. The application dates are determined by factors such as the qualification and program/course being applied for, as well as the specific application period.
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Unisa Application Dates 2026-2027
All applications for admission must be submitted online within the designated application period as given below:
Application Date For Unisa Undergraduate Qualifications 2026
- Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026/2027 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2026
Application Date for UNISA Honors Degrees & Postgraduate Diplomas 2026:
- Applications for admission to honors degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2026 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2026
Application Date For Unisa Master’s & Doctoral Qualifications 2026:
- Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2026 academic year are to be open from 2 September to 22 November 2026 (some exceptions apply).
Application Date for UNISA Short Learning Programmes 2026:
- Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programs are open from 8 January to 15 February 2026
Unisa Application Documents Required To Apply For 2026-2027
Prospective students must have the following supporting documents ready to upload during the application process:
- Copy of school qualifications
- Copy of official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable)
- Certified 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
Unisa Application Fees For 2026
- Applicants applying for admission into the 2025 academic year at Unisa are to p[ay an application fee of R140.00
Unisa Online Application Procedure 2026-2027
Follow the steps below to apply online for the Unisa 2026-2027 academic year;
- Go to the official website of UNISA at https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Apply-for-admission
- On the registration portal click on ” Apply for Admission
- Click On “Apply Now”
- Complete the application form with the required information
- Upload certified copies of supporting documents
- Make payment of your non-refundable application fee of R140.00
- Cross-check your application to ensure that it is complete
UNISA Contact
If you want any additional information, please contact Unisa at the following address:
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
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