Unisa Courses Available For Late Application 2026

Unisa Courses Available For Late Application 2026

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has once again opened the student portal for all prospective applicants who were unable to meet the minimum requirements for the general semester 1 admission or could not partake the early admission for the 2026 academic year. All aspiring applicants are required to pay a non refundable application fee of R140.00 and re-apply for admission at Unisa for the late application period beginning from 14th April, 2026 and all applications are expected to be completed within the specified period and submit before the closing date which is, 9th of May, 2026.

Prospective applicants from South Africa, the African continent and abroad may visit the official website page of Unisa to apply for the qualifications available for selected course and programmes, including diplomas and degrees. Applicants who does not have internet and cannot have access to the Unisa website page may also go to Unisa premises to pick the application forms directly from the administrative department, fill out and turn to the admission board of Unisa or the administration department. Every prospective applicant must take note of this, any applications that will be submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

The University of South Africa is a credible prestigious institution and does not tolerate fraudulent activities and due to that, Unisa urge all applicants to fill out the application form with valid information, including contact details and also ensure to provide genuine documentations. Every new applicants applying for admission for the late admission must scan all supported documents and attach to all applications before submission.

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Unisa Late Application Date For Available Courses 2026:

The below date provided is the opening and closing date for applicants who were not offered any space of qualifications  at Unisa for the previous admission to re-apply for admission for the semester 2 available courses.

• Applications starts from 14th April, 2026
• All applications close on 9th May, 2026

Who Can Apply Unisa Late Available Courses For 2026 Academic Year:

Below are those applicants who can apply for Unisa late admission.

• Any new or fresh applicants who were not offered space for desired course selected but wish to study other courses offered by Unisa.
• Applicants who were not able to submit their applications on time as required by Unisa.
• Applicants who wish to pursue short learning courses.

Unisa Application Fee For Available Late Course:

Applicants are expected to pay a non refundable amount of R140.00 to get the application form and apply for admission for the 2026 academic year.

• Applications fee cost R140.00
• Pay the application fee once you have received a student number from Unisa.
• Use the student number you receive from Unisa and the application fee allocation number as your reference number.

Unisa Available Courses For Late Application 2026 Academic Year:

Below are the courses available that Unisa is offering to applicants who where not offered admission in the previous admission and willing to re-apply for the semester 2 application.

Higher Certificate:

• Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences (98201)
• Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare (90098)
• Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management (98577)
• Higher Certificate in Banking (98225)
• Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice (90006)
• Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (98237)
• Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase (90093 – FIP)

Advanced Certificates

• Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences (90017)
• Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Mathematics and English First Additional Language Teaching (90177)

Postgraduate Certificates

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Agriculture and Life Sciences (90148 – AGR)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Agriculture and Management (90148 – AGM)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Agriculture and Technology (90148 – AGT)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Art (90148 – ART)

DIPLOMAS:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering (90130)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (90137)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (90138)
• Diploma in Industrial Engineering (90136)
• Diploma in Information Technology (98806 – ITE)

ADVANCED DIPLOMAS:

• Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering (90128)
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering (90126)
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications (90127)
• Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering (90142)
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering (90134)

Bachelor Degrees

• Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (Revised Curriculum 2020) (98302 – FA1)
• Bachelor of Arts African Politics and Economics (99311 – APE)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management (98306 – FMN)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (98307 – HRM)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (98308 – IOP)
• Bachelor of Commerce in Law (90123 – LAW)

Honours Degrees

• Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting (98354)
• Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration (98449)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Languages (99306)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Politics (99307)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Language Stream (99435 – LAN)

Short Course

• Short Course in Barista Skills (76901)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Northern Sotho (72850)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Sesotho (72818)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Tshivenda (7277X)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Xitsonga (7280X)

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Requirements For Unisa Available Late Course 2026:

The following list contains the supporting paperwork needed to apply for late admission and study preferred courses at Unisa for the 2026 academic year:

• Applicants are required to provide authentic documentation including identification documents, such as ID cards, Birth certificate, Valid Passport, etc.
• All applicants must ensure to avoid mistakes on the admission form relating to the provision of personal information.
• Applicants must provide every copies of academic record.
• In situation, whereby the applicant is married or divorced, the applicant is required to submit a certificate copy of marriage or divorce decree if applicable.
• Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans.

How To Apply For Unisa Late Courses Available For 2026 Academic Year:

In applying for every admission at Unisa, the application processes is categorized into two folds. Applications can be done online through the official website page of Unisa, and the alternative method is the hardcopy process. Below are the steps for the both processes.

Unisa Online Application Process:

• Pay a non refundable application fees of R140.00
• Visit the official website page.
• Go to apply for admission.
• Fill out the admission for and select preferred qualification.
• After selecting the preferred qualification, click on the course option provided on the same admission form.
• Choose the preferred course provided.
• Attach all required documents.
• Review and make all corrections.
• Submit application.

Unisa Hardcopy Application Process:

• Pay a non refundable application fees of R140.00
• Go to the Unisa premises.
• Pick up the admission forms and fill out all with all the informations required.
• Choose the preferred course provided on on the admission sheet.
• Attach all supported documents.
• Review all information provided and make all corrections.
• Submit application to the administration department of Unisa.

Unisa Contact Details:

Student enquiries

• 0800 00 1870

Ethics Hotline

• 0800 075 278
• unisa@thehotline.co.za

Main campus:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria

Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):

• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria

All aspiring applicants are required to pay a non refundable application fee of R140.00 and re-apply for admission at Unisa for the late application period beginning from 14th April, 2026 and all applications are expected to be completed within the specified period and submit before the closing date which is, 9th of May, 2026. Visit Unisa official homepage for more informations.

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