Unisa Online Applications 2025-2026

Unisa Online Applications 2025-2026: unisa application 2025

Unisa’s application portal is now open for both new and continuing students interested in joining the academic year 2025-2026. Seize the opportunity to become part of the group of students for the upcoming academic year. The portal welcomes applications for a wide a range of qualifications and available courses. Apply now to embark on your academic journey with Unisa.

Applying at Unisa is quite simple, easy and can be done from anywhere and at anytime, provided you meet the admission requirements of the university.

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Date of Online UNISA Application 2025–2026

Depending on the course/program and qualification you have chosen, Unisa’s online application deadline varies. The dates for applying for undergraduate and graduate degrees are shown below:

Higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degrees opening date is : 11 August until 14 October, applicable.
Postgraduate certificates and honours degrees: 11 August to 14 October
Qualifications for master’s and doctorate degrees: 8 September to 14 November 2025

READ: Registration To Unisa 2025-2026

Unisa Application fee 2025-2026

R125 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie YOUR 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

This fee is non-turnable 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 accept cash at any of its offices.

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Unisa Application Eligibility Criteria 2025-2026

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.

READ: Apply For Admission At Unisa 2025 -2026

Required Documents for Unisa Application 2025-2026

All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consist of the following:

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

READ: How to Apply at UNISA 2025-2026

UNISA Contact 

Please contact Unisa at the following address: