Categories: University Admissions 2023

Apply For Admission At Unisa 2025-2026

To apply for a dream course at the University of South Africa (UNISA), you need a completed application form, certified documents, a non-refundable R135 application fee, and your contact address. Visit www.unisa.ac.za online and ensure you meet the admission requirements for your chosen course. You must choose two study courses using the same application form. Processing may take longer if the application is incomplete, missing necessary documents, or if the administration fee is not included.

How to Apply to Unisa for 2025

To enroll in Unisa for a new qualification or for the first time, individuals must complete the Unisa Online Application form for 2025 at www.unisa.ac.za. They need a smart device with a strong internet connection, email address, and phone number. Google Chrome or a later version of Mozilla Firefox is encouraged for application submission. Eligibility and necessary documents must be prepared for upload during the application process, including meeting legal and college admission requirements, including the minimum academic points score.

Unisa Closing Date For 2025 Applications

The UNISA undergraduate qualifications application period for the 2025 academic year will be from August 21 to October 11, 2024.

UNISA is accepting applications for Masters and doctorate programs until November 22, 2024, from September 2, 2024, and applicants must submit all required documents by this date.

Supporting Documents for Unisa Online Admissions 2025

Unisa admission 2025 requires uploading various documents through the online application tool at www.unisa.ac.za. Paper applications are not accepted, and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically. Unisa reserves the right to request original documents and examine them for accuracy. Falsified documents are prohibited according to the University of South Africa’s Student Disciplinary Code. Specific courses may require additional documents.

All first-time applicants must scan and upload the following documents to a laptop or any electronic machine:

Republic of South African Applicants

A Certified Copy of the Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate
A Certified Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
A Certified Copy of your ID document
A Certified Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

Non-Republic of South African Applicants

Copy of your school qualifications.
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

Please take note:

Please be informed that any documents uploaded after the closing date for 2024 admissions will not be accepted by the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Unisa Application Fee For 2025

Unisa charges a non-refundable R135.00 fee for online applications, which can be paid using both the student number and reference number. Proof of payment should be sent to susdepid@unisa.ac.za. The fee is one-time, and if you already have a Unisa student number for a formal qualification, you are exempt.

The fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study with Unisa or cannot find a spot due to space constraints. The application fee for undergraduate and graduate degrees is due on October 11 and November 22, respectively.

How to Complete the Unisa 2025 Application Form

Apply for Unisa Admissions 2025 online only by following the steps below

Go to the Unisa application tool at www.unisa.ac.za
Select your Qualification
Read the instructions from Step 1 to Step 3
Click on the “Apply for Admission” Option
Read the instructions on the page that opens very carefully before you proceed to the next stage.
Click on first-time Unisa Applicants/ Returning Applicants
Enter your passport or ID number
Fill in your details with accurate information
Upload the documents that apply to you
After a successful application, a student number will be generated automatically.
Proceed to effect the Unisa Application fee payment for 2025