UNISA 2027 Admissions Now Open – Closes 9 October

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UNISA 2027 Admissions Now Open – Closes 9 October

UNISA 2027 Admissions Now Open – Closes 9 October

Applications are now open for the 2027 academic year at the University of South Africa (UNISA), with full-time, part-time, and online options available across all disciplines for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The application cycle welcomes both domestic and international applicants who meet the relevant academic requirements and grades. All interested students should apply between August and October, as all admissions applications must be submitted within this set period

Apply for UNISA 2027 admission to any qualification, including a higher certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma, master’s, or doctorate, between 17 August and 9 October 2026. Applications must be completed online, and an R150 application fee is required from all first-time applicants.

Key Details

Fields of Study:

  • Higher Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s, and Ph.D.

Programs Offered:

  • Education
  • Law
  • Science, Engineering, and Technology
  • Human Sciences
  • Accounting Sciences
  • Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
  • Economic and Management Sciences

Other Relevant details

  • Application Deadlines: October 09, 2026. (Friday at 11:59 pm)
  • Application Fee: R150 (students who already have a UNISA student number are exempt)
  • Nationality: Open to all
  • Mode of Applications: Online submissions only

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are either a new applicant or a returning student who wants to change your qualification or specialisation.
  • You have finished Grade 12 or have another recognised school-leaving certificate.
  • You meet the minimum APS (Admission Point Score) for the course you want to study.
  • You have a phone, tablet, or computer with a reliable internet connection, which you’ll need for UNISA’s online learning system.

Before you apply, get more details here

How to Apply

Applicants to the University of South Africa (UNISA) are required to complete their applications online by following the process outlined below.

  • Visit www.unisa.ac.za
  • Select “Apply for Admission.”
  • Click on “Apply Now.”
  • Choose your qualification type — Undergraduate or Postgraduate
  • Carefully read the instructions from Step 1 to Step 3
  • Go through the information on the new page before continuing
  • Select whether you are a first-time or returning applicant
  • Enter your ID number or passport number
  • Fill in all your details correctly
  • Complete all required fields marked with a red asterisk (✳)
  • Upload the following required supporting documents:
    • School qualifications
    • Official tertiary academic record(s)
    • Identity document (ID or passport)
    • Marriage certificate (Optional)
    • Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
  • Submit your application
  • Once it has gone through successfully, you’ll be automatically issued a UNISA student number
  • Proceed to effect the application fee payment before the closing date.

Contact UNISA Today!

For more information, visit the official UNISA website.

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