Unisa Application Dates 2023-2024

Unisa Online Application Dates 2023-2024 for the Academic year

The application paradigm at Unisa is open and ongoing; however, the application cycle for the 2023-2024 academic year has changed. Please see the table below for their application cycle’s opening and closing dates.

Unisa Opening and Closing dates for 2023

Unisa application dates for 2023 Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees): 1 September – 30 November 2023

Unisa application dates for 2023 Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: 1 September – 15 December 2023

Unisa application 2023 dates for Master’s & doctoral qualifications: 15 September – 6 November 2023

Please take note of the following:

All admissions applications must be submitted online between January 3 and March 7, 2023. At the regional offices, no self-help stations will be accessible for applications.
A qualification does not come with a guarantee of acceptance. It depends on whether you meet the admission requirements and whether there is space available.
Not all qualifications are always available. On the online application form, only the qualifications for which there is a room will be available.
You can contact the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH) at DHET if you were not offered a spot at Unisa.
Click here for more information.

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 specialization
applicants who previously applied for admission and were either not offered a space or were offered a space and did not register
students completing a higher certificate or alternative pathway / extended programme who wish to continue with further undergraduate studies

All applications for admission must be submitted online during the prescribed application period.

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.

If you were not offered a space at Unisa, you can contact the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH) at DHED

How To Register at Unisa 2023

For second-semester registrations, Click here to learn more

First Apply and Then Register

Registration happens after your application to study with Unisa has been accepted. You will receive an email to confirm the success of your application. Your confirmation email will include your student number which you will use when you when register.

Registration Period

Unisa has a specific registration period in which you are allowed to register for the academic year. If you do not register in the registration period, your registration will be considered unsuccessful. As stated before, the registration dates for the second semester will open on 10 June 2023 and will close on 13 July 2023. Once you know when you can register, follow these steps to register online.

UNISA Contact Infomation

You can get in touch with Unisa in the following ways:

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