Apply for UNISA 2025/2026 Admission Online

unisa application for 2025, Apply for UNISA 2025/2026 Admission Online

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is known for its comprehensive distance education programs, making it a popular choice for individuals seeking flexible and quality education. However, If you’re looking to apply for admission at UNISA for the 2025/2026 academic year, please note that the application is currently only available online. You may apply online via the official website of NSFAS during the application period.

Read further to discover the application opening date and deadline, the application requirements and how to apply for the 2025/2026 academic year.

READ: NSFAS UNISA 2025

UNISA Online Application Opening Date And Deadline 2025/2026

The online application portal of UNISA  for the 2025/2026 academic year will soon open. The application closing dates for the various qualifications are provided below;

• Undergraduate Qualification/Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas:

The application portal for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas closes on November 17, 2024. Applications from Colleges including; Accounting Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Technology close on 31 January 2025.

• Master’s & doctoral qualifications

The application portal for the second semester  Master’s qualification for the 2025/2026 academic year starts on 15th April And Ends On 10th May 2025 ( some exceptions apply).

• short learning programmes

Applications and registrations for short learning programmes for the 2025 academic year will open from 19th May To 19th July 2025

READ: NSFAS Online 2025 Unisa

When may I apply for UNISA Second Semester 2025?

2nd-semester applications for the 2025 academic year will be open for limited undergraduate qualifications from 15 April to 10 May 2025.

UNISA Application Fee 2025

• R135.00 for online applications

Documents Required To Apply for Admission At UNISA 2025/2026

Prospective students of UNISA for the 2025/2026 academic year are required to upload certified copies of the following documents;

• 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

 International students-undergraduate

• Copy of your school qualifications. For a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country
• Copy of your tertiary academic qualifications (if applicable)
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
• Original sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
• M30 form – Application for a Certificate of Conditional Exemption (ONLY for admission to bachelor degree studies) (PDF 157KB) and supporting documents if you are applying for a certificate of exemption
• For postgraduate qualifications and evaluation of the qualification from SAQA

READ: Can NSFAS Fund You For 8 Years?

Contact UNISA

Student enquiries

• 0800 00 1870
Contact details for student assistance and service

Ethics Hotline

• 0800 075 278
unisa@thehotline.co.za

Visit us

• Main campus:
Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria
• Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):
Cnr Justice
• Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria
• Regional offices

Visit the official website of UNISA for more information. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.

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