Categories: University Admissions 2023

UNISA Online Application Status Check 2026

Did you submit your University of South Africa 2026 application and eager to know your status? This is normal for all applicants. But don’t worry; the wait will be easier. This guide will show you how to check your 2026 application status, as UNISA has set up an online system where you can track and monitor your 2026 admission progress

University of South Africa Applications Dates (2026)

The University of South Africa is still accepting applications for 2026, so if you have not already, apply soon! Applications commenced on August 19th, 2025, and will close on November 22, 2025, at noon South African Standard Time (SAST). Do not wait till the last minute! You cannot check your status until you have submitted your application

How to Check Your Application Status After Grade 12 Results

If you haven’t heard back about your application within 5 working days (120 hours) after your final Grade 12 results, visit the application dashboard of the University of South Africa with your login details to check your status. Your status should be updated within 48 hours of the Grade 12 results release. You can see if you’ve been accepted, or declined, or if your application is still under review.

How to Track Application Status 2026 at UNISA

To check the application status of the University of South Africa, follow the steps below

Log in to the site at www.unisa.ac.za
Click on the “Check Admission Status”
Enter your ID number. This is the number given during the application process.
The applicant’s details will appear on the screen
Courses that you applied for will appear with statuses showing whether you qualify or do not qualify for admission in 2026
Click on the “REQUEST OFFER” tab
You will only be given one chance to choose one qualification
Make sure that you click on the qualification that you want to be admitted.

Interpretation of the UNISA Application Status

The following table summarizes the application statuses at the University of South Africa in 2026.

UNISA Admission Status	Meanings Assigned
Identification Number not found	No application found or application not captured
Request for admission	Students must request admission
Requested for admission	The student has not been allocated space
Admitted	The student has been allocated space and must continue to register online