How to Submit Online Unisa Application for 2026-2027: An Ultimate Guide to University of South Africa Application 2026

Online Unisa Application 2026-2027

UNISA Online Application 2026 for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas will be open from August 2025 to October 2025. Applicants should visit www.unisa.ac.za online application 2026 for details. Application fee for 2026 academic year is R140.00. Remember, Unisa application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study with Unisa or you do not meet the admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

UNISA application fee deadline for 2026 is the closing date for the application period. Any applicant who submit application without the online application fee paid on time will not be process. Please ensure to keep a copy of your proof of payment.

In case your application for admission to study at UNISA 2026 is incomplete, you will have to re-apply during the next application period (2027-2028 academic year).

UNISA ONLINE APPLICATION DATES FOR ADMISSION 2026: ALL QUALIFICATIONS

The University of South Africa, UNISA Application dates for 2026 will be released soon. Check below or visit www.unisa.ac.za to view all application opening and the closing dates for all qualifications. Note that these dates are subject to change. All UNISA applications for admission to the 2026 intake must be submitted online during the prescribed application period given below:

• Undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, diplomas & degrees): August to October 2025.
• Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas: August to October 2025.
• Master’s & doctoral qualifications: September to November 2025 (some exceptions apply).
• Short learning programmes for the 2026 academic year will be available in November 2025.
• College of Accounting Sciences and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology open until 31 January 2026

How to Submit UNISA Online Application Form 2026

Follow this Simple Steps to Apply online at UNISA 2026

1. Go to UNISA website at www.unisa.ac.za
2. Click on “Apply for Admission” at the top menu of UNISA homepage
3. Choose your qualification level (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, etc)
4. Read carefully the online application information before you proceed
5. Click on the “Apply Online” tab to start the application process
6. Fill out the online application form with the necessary details
7. Upload all your certified required supporting documents
8. Pay the online application fee of R140.00 and keep proof of payment
9. Complete all fields on the screen and make sure everything is accurate
10. Click on the “Submit” button to send your application for review

Important Things to Note:

Applicants wanting to start a new qualification/programme are been reminded to apply for admission as soon as possible. The Applications to the University of South Africa (UNISA) include the following:

• Applicants who are applying for the first time
• UNISA students who wish to change to a new programme or want to specialize in a programme.
• Students who applied for admission earlier on and were not able to offer a space or offered a space but did not register.

Check your application status. Within three weeks of the application deadline, UNISA will let you know that your application has been received and give you information about how to track your status.

Unisa Supporting Documents for 2026 Applications

Applicants wishing to begin a new programme should upload all the needed supporting documents, which include:

• A copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport, for international students only
• Sworn translation of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
• A copy of your school qualifications, Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate
• A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
• A copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if necessary)

Please, take note: The University of South Africa (UNISA) keeps the right to evacuate any offer for admission to the 2026-2027 academic year if it is found that you do not qualify for the statutory, college, or minimum admission requirements for the qualification in which you have been admitted.

For details, visit www.unisa.ac.za/apply-online-form

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