Apply for admission

What’s new for 2024?

• You may apply for a maximum of two qualifications, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your applications be successful).
• Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application.
  • Successful application: Unisa will indicate for which qualification you have been accepted and will offer you a space for the period for which you have applied (ie either semester 1 or semester 2).
  • Unsuccessful application: There are a number of reasons why your application may be unsuccessful, for example:
    – Your application was incomplete.
    – You did not pay the application fee by the closing date for applications.
    – You do not meet the statutory and college admission requirements for your qualification(s) of choice.
    – There are limited spaces available for each qualification. Students are accommodated on the basis of the number of places available for each qualification.
• You must accept or decline Unisa’s offer within the prescribed period of time.
  What happens if I don’t accept Unisa’s offer?
  • The university will withdraw your offer and give your space to another applicant.
  • You will not be able to register for the 2024 academic year.
• If you accept Unisa’s offer, you must register for the period for which you have been granted admission (ie semester 1 or semester 2). Should you not register for the relevant semester of study, you will need to re-apply for admission during the next application period.

How to apply?
Ways to apply

• You can apply online (currently closed).
  
• 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.

Read Also: Unisa Application Opening Date for 2024 Second Semester

Upload supporting documents
Everyone applying for a new qualification must submit the required documents (all first-time applicants and Unisa students starting a new qualification). The due date for uploading the required documents is the closing date for applications. No documents submitted after the closing date for applications will be accepted.
Unisa does not provide scanners or electronic devices. Please ensure that your documents are scanned and uploaded to an electronic device before starting the application process.
Pay the application fee once you’ve received a student number from Unisa

• R105 for online applications
• R160 for hard copy applications (non-degree purposes only)
• Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
• Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

This fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa, or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available. Unisa does not accept cash at any of its offices.
The due date for the application fee is the closing date for the application period. Any application submitted without an application fee paid on time will not be processed. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your proof of payment.
Make sure that your application is complete
If your application for admission to study through Unisa is incomplete, you will have to re-apply during the next application period. Unisa Application April 2024.