Categories: University Admissions 2023

How To Start A New UNIVEN Application For 2026

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year, including both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. As one of the top technological universities, UNIVEN has made the application process accessible through an online portal, which opened on April 1, 2025, for the January intake.

Prospective students interested in applying to UNIVEN should visit the official website at www.univen.ac.za and follow the online application instructions. To start a new application, you will need a smart device and necessary supporting documents, such as your ID or passport number and academic qualifications. It is important to ensure that you meet the specific requirements for the course you wish to apply for before beginning the application process.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow the steps in this article and submit all required documents to avoid delays or issues with their applications.

What You’ll Need

To start a new application at Univen for 2026, the following requirements must be met:

Make sure you have all of your supporting documentation ready.
Your local police station must certify these documents.
The Certification must be no more than 60 days old at the time of application.
Use a browser that is compatible with all of your applications and inquiries.
Check that your ID card is a government-issued identification card.
Fill out all of the fields marked with a red *.
Your academic credentials must be a scanned copy of the original issued by your previous institute.
Indicate on the Univen application form if you require campus housing.
Examine the entry requirements for your preferred course.

Application Materials Required

Prospective students must submit the following documents when applying to the University of Venda. These are the documents needed to apply online to the University of Venda. Your application form is invalid without these documents, and it may be rejected for the 2026 January intake admissions.

A South African Identity number or passport number (international students)
Cell phone number
A working email address
Credit/debit card with CV number to pay the R100 application fee online.
Grade 11 report or statement of grade 12 results
A copy of the Matric Certificate
Copy of study /residence permit / medical insurance /SAQA Evaluation Certificate

How to Apply for UNIVEN 2026

You are required to submit a new application to the University of Venda by following the steps below

Scan and certify the Documents
Visit UNIVEN online application portal: www.univen.ac.za
Click on “Apply for Admission” at the top menu of the UNIVEN homepage
Click on “Begin online application”
An Academic Application portal opens
Key in your ID number
Choose at least 2 study courses
Ensure that the names on your documents and the application form are the same
Fill in the application form and press the “submit” button to finalize your application.
You will be required to create a 5-digit PIN during the application process
After submission, you will be assigned a student number.
Check your email inbox or spam folder for the number