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How to Register at UNISA for 2026 | www.unisa.ac.za

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has opened its 2026 first-semester registration for undergraduate, honors, and postgraduate certificates to all approved and accepted students from January 10 to February 10, 2026. Students who have met all the requirements received an offer, and accepted the offer are hereby invited to register for their respective modules for the 2026 academic year.

Why to Register at UNISA

To register for the 2026 academic year at the University of South Africa (UNISA), students must accept the offer, pay the registration fee, and prepare the necessary documents before the registration period begins. This process is essential to enroll in courses for the first semester, and failure to complete registration will result in forfeiting the admission spot to another student.

Before registering, ensure that all required documents are submitted and the application fee is paid. Only students who accept a UNISA offer after applying will be able to access the specific registration dates, fees, documents, and processes for the 2026 academic year. UNISA will accept registration via www.unisa.ac.za.

Documents Required to Register at UNISA For 2026

To register at the University of South Africa (UNISA) ensure you meet the requirements below

Academic transcripts and certificates,
Identity documents, usually a copy of your passport or ID card.
Passport-sized photographs,
Proof of your English language proficiency (IELTS TOEFL/CAE or CPE)
Proof of payment of the registration fee

Foreign Students must have:

Certified copy of your valid passport
Certified copy of your valid study visa or proof of Permanent Residence in South Africa;
Proof of South African medical aid (for study visa-holders);
Proof of payment (scholarships/bursaries must be authorized by Unisa International’s financial administrators)

How to Register at UNISA

Follow the steps below to register for the first semester of the 2026 academic year at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Open the Unisa registration form at: www.registration.unisa.ac.za/
Choose your qualification and click on the “GO” link
You will be redirected to the UNISA online registration page
Start by answering the required questions
Provide your student number in the required field.
Confirm your details on the screen.
Correct any details of yours to make sure you have accurate information
Choose from the drop box list the qualified modules and proceed
Ensure that you do not exceed the prescribed number of modules per semester or year otherwise, it will delay your registration process.
The system will generate the amount you must pay for the selected modules
Submit your registration form
Registrations will only be processed if the minimum required fee has been paid.
Please allow 48 hours after payment has been made for the payment to reflect.
As soon as your Unisa registration has been finalized, a letter confirming your registration for the semester or academic year will be sent to your myLife e-mail account

How To Cancel Or Add a Module at UNISA For 2026

Students who want to add or cancel a module during or after registration must do so within the registration period by following the instructions below.

Login to myUnisa to add or cancel a module.
Please note that if you voluntarily cancel your registration of a module for any reason whatsoever, you will forfeit a part of or the entire fee paid as prescribed in the fee payment schedule.
Please also take note of Unisa’s academic progression rules on the number of modules you are required to pass per year.

Unisa Contact Details

All application, registration, and study-related information is available on the Unisa corporate website in both web and mobi formats at (http://www.unisa.ac.za)

Fax Enquiries: Fax inquiries to 012 429 4150

Visit the Unisa registration website for more information: www.unisa.ac.za/register