How To Register At Unisa For 2026

How To Register At Unisa For 2026

The University of South Africa (Unisa) registration date is officially released for all new applicants who have been offered admission into the institution to proceed their registration for the semester modules for the 2026-2027 academic year. The registration date for all Unisa applications begins from the 8th of January and close on 28th of February.

All qualified applicants are required to pay a non- refundable amount of R170.00 as the registration fee, after paying the registration fee, applicants are to visit the official website page to partake their online registration for the semester modules. Alternatively, those qualified applicants who who does not have access to internet and applied the admission with the hardcopy procedures are also required to visit Unisa administration department and pick the registration forms, fill it out and submit the application to the admission board of Unisa.

Every new Unisa applicants must take note of this, any amount paid for the registration is not refundable, therefore applicants must confirm if they have been offered a space at Unisa before proceeding with the registration. Also, new applicants must remember to submit all registrations before the deadline date, since the institution does not accept late registration. Any applicants who refuses to register their semester modules within the due date given by Unisa would not be considered as student in the institution. This article will guide and assist you with all the procedures and requirements needed in order to make the registration easy and simple for you.

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Unisa Registration Opening And Closing Date For 2026/2027 Academic Year:

The date provided is the opening and closing date for all new qualified applicants to complete their registration for thier various modules for the semester.

Registration Opening Date: 8th of January.
Registration Closing Date: 28th of February.

Who Can Register Unisa 2026-2027:

Unisa registration is limit and below are those qualified applicants who can register the 2026-2027 academic year.

New applicants who were offered admission and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
Re-registering students can register for the 2026 academic year during the relevant registration period once they have received their registration details from Unisa.
Any qualified applicant who wish to change to an alternative qualification.

Unisa Registration Fee For 2026-2027 Academic Year:

Every qualified applicants is supposed to pay a non refundable amount of R170.00 to get the registration forms in order to complete the semester modules registration.

All prospective qualified applicants who were offered admission at Unisa are required to pay an amount of R170.00 for the registration fee, which include the modules for the semester. Applicants should note that, any amount of money paid for the registration is not refundable or even if the applicant decides to decline the admission space offered. Also all registrations must be completed before the deadline date.

Requirements Needed In The Unisa Registration 2026/2027:

Below are the minimum requirements each applicants must need or meet to complete the Unisa registration for the 2026-2027 academic year.

You must meet all admission requirements as well as subject requirements.
Applicants must ensure they have been already offered admission.
Applicants must provide all necessary documents of which the registration entails.
You must provide all receipts of any amount paid for the registration.
Applicants are to provide valid personal informations and active contact details which include, cell number, email, postal address, etc.

The Processes On How To Register For Unisa 2026-2027:

The procedures for the Unisa registration can be done in two ways, that is the online process and the hardcopy process. In this section, the article will provide you all the two procedures needed to complete the Unisa registration for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The Online Procedures:

Visit the Unisa web registration page.
Choose the qualification level and then click “Go“.
Enter your student number in the block provided and the other details as required. (If you don’t have a student number you won’t be able to continue.
Check your personal details on screen. Change any contact details that are missing or incorrect. It is very important to provide your correct address and cellphone numbers. Incorrect information may delay the delivery of your study material and prevent you from receiving important information from the university.
Click on the modules from the drop-down list for which you want to register. Ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements for your selected modules. You must
- Meet all the pre-requisites and co-requisites for the selected module
- Select the correct period (1 = first semester; 2 = second semester; 0 = year module)
Do not exceed the prescribed number of modules per semester or year, as this may result in a delay in your registration being processed. Unisa retains the right to remove modules based on the number of credits allowed per semester and in accordance with the fees paid. Please take note of the maximum period of time you have to complete your qualification.
Calculate your fees
- Use the fee quotation link on the Unisa website to obtain a quote for the cost of your modules.
- Note the minimum fee that must be paid before Unisa will process your registration. If these fees are more than you can afford, remove modules until you can afford the fees.
- You can make payment online, using the web credit card payment method.
- If you don’t have a credit card, you can use one of the Unisa payment methods listed on this page. Retain your proof of payment in case of enquiries.
Submit your registration.

Hardcopy Procedures:

The hardcopy process is the situation whereby the applicant does not have access to the internet to partake the online registration at the Unisa website page. Therefore the applicants goes directly to the institution premises and pick the registration forms, fill it out and turn it to the administration department or the admission board at Unisa. Below are the processes to the hardcopy procedure.

Visit the Unisa administration department or admission department.
Pick up the registration form after paying the registration fee of R170.00.
Fill out the form with all required informations and attach every supported documents.
Review and make all correction.
Submit registration form to the admission board or administration department of Unisa.

Unisa Contact Details:

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