The University of South Africa (UNISA) 2025 Online Application Is Open, Unisa’s application portal is now open for both new and continuing students interested in joining the academic year 2025-2026. Seize the opportunity to become part of the group of students for the upcoming academic year. The portal welcomes applications for a wide a range of qualifications and available courses. Apply now to embark on your academic journey with Unisa.
Applying at Unisa is quite simple, easy and can be done from anywhere and at anytime, provided you meet the admission requirements of the university.
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UNISA Application Eligibility Criteria 2025/2026
Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes
- first-time Unisa applicants.
- Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or specialisation.
- applicants who previously applied for admission and were not offered a space or who were offered a space accepted the offer and did not register.
- students completing a higher certificate or any other programme and who wish to continue with further undergraduate studies.
Required Documents for UNISA Application 2025/2026
All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consist of the following:
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans.
How to apply to Unisa?
Ways to apply
- You can apply online (currently Opened).
- Applicants who plan to enroll for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement may apply via the relevant TVET college or at Unisa via the online or self-help options.
Date of Online UNISA Application 2025/2026
Depending on the course/program and qualification you have chosen, Unisa’s online application deadline varies. The dates for applying for undergraduate and graduate degrees are shown below:
- Higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degrees opening date is : 11 August until 14 October, applicable.
- Postgraduate certificates and honours degrees: 11 August to 14 October
- Qualifications for master’s and doctorate degrees: 8 September to 14 November 2025
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