What is Unisa?The University of South Africa (Unisa) is Africa’s largest higher education institution and one of the world’s leading Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) universities.
With over 150 years of history, Unisa allows students to study fully online from anywhere — no campus attendance required — making it the go-to choice for working professionals, mature students, and school leavers who can’t relocate or afford residential university costs. It offers undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s, and doctoral programmes across nearly every field of study.
📅 Application Window17 August – 9 October 2026 (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate diplomas)
🌐 Apply at: Apply for admission https://share.google/VXttyQdh53fJdGjCR
💰 Application FeeNon-refundable fee of R150,
payable online when submitting your application (APS Score) (Pink Unicorn) .
Returning Unisa students do not pay this fee.
(APS Score)Payable via MyUnisa online platform, EFT, credit card, or by depositing at FNB or ABSA branches (Briefly) — cash is not accepted at any Unisa office (Briefly) .
📄 Documents You’ll Need
Certified copy of your ID document (or passport for international students) (Pink Unicorn)
Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate
Academic transcripts from any college or university attended (Pink Unicorn) & Proof of previous qualifications, if applicable✅
Application Tips
Apply early — the window closes 9 October, and high-demand programmes like Nursing and Engineering can close earlier.
You can apply for up to two qualifications, indicating first and second preferences. (Pink Unicorn)Use the correct payment reference (student number + application fee reference) to avoid delays.
Check your status regularly on the online portal — statuses include Received, Under Review, Offered, Declined, or Incomplete.If offered a place, you must accept within 10 working days or risk losing your spot.
Considering NSFAS funding? Applications typically open a few weeks after Unisa’s and are done separately at www.nsfas.org.za.
Define your tomorrow. Apply today.