Unisa Late Registration 2026-2027

Unisa Late Registration 2026-2027

Does Unisa Late Registration 2026-2027:

Unisa late registration refers to the period after the official registration deadlines when students may still be allowed to register for their courses. This period is normally shorter and comes with specific conditions, such as additional fees, limited course availability, and stricter administrative rules.

Late registration is for students who missed the initial registration window but still wish to enrol in their programs. However, Unisa reserves the right to deny late registration requests based on capacity, course availability, or other criteria.

Unisa follows an academic calendar that specifies dates for various activities such as enrolment, lectures, assessments, and examinations. The academic year at Unisa is divided into two semesters, with separate registration periods for each. As a result, late registration is not permitted at Unisa; however, if there are still seats available for the selected qualification, you may be considered for particular reasons.

The act of enrolling in courses or programs after the official registration time has ended is referred to as late registration. Students can register for the forthcoming semester, pick modules, and pay the needed fees during the usual registration period.

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Unisa Registration Date 2026-2027

All prospective students are advised to register for their courses during the registration period. Here is the registration date for UNISA semesters 1& 2 for the 2026-2027 academic year:

Semester 1:

The registration dates for Unisa’s master’s and doctoral degrees are as follows;

• Registration Opens: 8th January 2027
• Registration Closes: 30th April 2027
• Final Date for Payment: 30th April 2027

MCompt, MBA, and MBL students must register for dates as follows;

• Registration Opens: 8th January 2027
• Registration Closes: 21st February 2027
• Final Date for Payment: 21st February 2027

Semester 1:

• Higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees, including the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

	Registration opens	Registration closes	Final date for initial minimum payment so that your registration can be finalised
Undergraduate semester 1 modules	8 January 2027	28 February 2027	28 February 2027
Undergraduate semester 2 modules	8 January 2027	28 February 2027	28 February 2027
Year modules	8 January 2027	31 March 2027	31 March 2027
Undergraduate semester 2 modules	30 June 2027	29 July 2027	29 July 2027

• Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas (Only online registrations will be accepted).

	Registration opens	Registration closes	Final date for initial minimum payment so that your registration can be finalised
Honours & postgraduate diploma semester 1 modules (including CTA)	8 January 2027	28 February 2027	28 February 2027
Honours & postgraduate diploma semester 2 modules	8 January 2027	28 February 2027	28 February 2027
Honours & postgraduate diploma year modules	8 January 2027	31 March 2027	31 March 2027
Honours & postgraduate diploma semester 2 modules (for qualifications with semester modules)	30 June 2027	29 July 2027	29 July 2027

• Registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes for the 2026-2027 Academic year will open from 8th January to 15th February 2027

Does Unisa Late Registration 2026-2027:

• Unisa will not accept any late applications or documents submitted after the closing date for applications

Required Documents for UNISA Online Application 2026:

Ensure you have the following documents ready for your online application:

• Certificate not older than one year
• Original identity documents
• Academic results from high school, with Grade 11 results accepted for current Grade 12 students

UNISA Registration Process 2026-2027

The Unisa registration procedure is quite simple and easy. The registration process must be done on the official registration portal of Unisa. Follow the steps below to register at UNISA for the 2026-2027 academic year;

• Step 1: Find your qualification & choose your modules
• Step 2: Calculate your study & other fees
• Step 3: Complete & submit your registration
• Step 4: Pay your study fees
• Step 5: After registration

Important Considerations For Late Submission

• Late registration may limit your choice of modules or programmes due to capacity constraints.
• Some qualifications have limited intake and strict deadlines, so late registration might not be possible for all courses.
• Late registrants should be prepared for a compressed study schedule and should plan accordingly.

UNISA Contact Information

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Unisa at the following address:

• 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

Late registration is typically for students who missed the initial registration window but still wish to enrol in their programs. However, UNISA reserves the right to deny late registration requests based on capacity, course availability, or other criteria. Visit Unisa’s Official Website for more details.

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