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Unisa Online Application 2026 Higher Certificate

Unisa Online Application 2026 Higher Certificate

Unisa Online Application 2026 Higher Certificate

All potential applicants willing to study preferred courses and programs at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and otherwise could not meet the new minimum entry requirements can now visit the official website page of Unisa and re-apply for admission to other alternative qualifications after paying a non refundable application fee of R140.00. The formal date of which all potential applicants may apply for admissions for the higher certificate qualification begins from the 21st of August 2025 and all applications are expected to be submitted on the 11th of October 2025, being the deadline date for all applications.

All prospective applicants applying for the higher certificate qualification must strictly apply for admissions through the official website page of Unisa. Also, applicants must make sure to provide valid informations including contact details in filling the application forms and must ensure to provide authentic documentations. The university of South Africa does not provide any electronic devices such as, scanners to scan documents so every applicants must note this, any supported documents that will be attached to the application forms must be firstly scanned before starting application processes. Unisa does not accept late applications so any applications that will be submitted after the deadline date as specified by Unisa will not be processed or those applications will be canceled from the 2026 enrollment.

The introduction of this qualification programs at Unisa is aimed at providing the necessary basic skills to succeed within the Open Distance Learning (ODeL) environment and also some articulation into first year undergraduate Degree/Diploma qualifications offered at the University of South Africa (Unisa). The purpose of the learning therefore will be to enhance generic competencies within ODeL such as basic language and learning skills, information management skills and teaching skills, as well as some elective subject knowledge. Therefore, applicants must take note that completion of a lower-level qualification, such as a higher certificate, is not a guarantee that you will be admitted to the higher-level qualification (eg diploma or bachelor’s degree), as spaces are limited.

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Unisa Online Application Date For Higher Certificate 2026 Academic Year:

The applications date for the online higher certificate qualification for the 2026-2027 academic year is provided below and all applications are expected to be submitted before the closing date.

  • Unisa online higher certificate application opens from: 21st of August 2025.
  • Unisa online higher certificate application close on: 11th of October 2025.

Who Qualifies To Apply For The Unisa Online Higher Certificate 2026:

  • Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes first-time Unisa applicants and Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or specialisation.
  • If you are completing a higher certificate, you must apply for admission if you want to continue with further undergraduate studies.
  • You must re-apply for admission if you previously applied for admission and were offered a space, but did not accept the offer and/or did not register for any reason.
  • Everyone planning to enrol for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement must apply for admission.

Unisa Application Fee For Online Higher Certificate:

In order to get the online application forms and apply for admission at Unisa  for the higher certificate qualification, applicant are required to pay a non-refundable amount of R140.00 and all applicants must remember that any amount paid for the application fee is not refundable.

  • The amount each applicants are required to pay for the admission form is R140.00 The paid amount for the application form is not refundable so all applicants must take note of that. Any applicants who uses other means to attain the admission form is not accepted and such application will be declined.
  • You can pay the application fee through the accredited payment platform given by Unisa or via electronic fund transfer (EFT) or credit card.

Unisa Online Higher Certificate Qualifications for 2026 Academic Year:

Unisa offer limitless qualifications to applicants annually, ranging from the higher certificate the topmost qualifications and below are the various higher certificate qualifications Unisa offer to new applicants wanting to study with the institution.

  • 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)
  • Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase Maths and Science Education (90093 – SMS)
  • Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (90093 – SPF)
  • Higher Certificate in Law (98751)
  • Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences (98366)
  • Higher Certificate in Marketing (98229)
  • Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (90129)
  • Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences (90101)
  • Higher Certificate in Retailing (90014)
  • Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (90011)
  • Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work Not Applicable (90011)
  • Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management (90015)
  • Higher Certificate in Tourism Management (98226)

Requirements For Unisa Online Higher Certificate Application For  2026 Academic Year:

To be enrolled for Unisa 2026-2027 academic year admission for the higher certificate qualification, all aspiring applicants must ensure to meet the minimum requirement provided below:

  • Applicants must provide original documentations.
  • Prospective applicants must fill out the application forms valid personal informations and avoid mistakes.
  • Copy of your school qualifications (eg National Senior Certificate).
  • Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID / passport (international students).
  • Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable).
  • Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans.
  • Any additional documents as may be required for a specific Short Learning Programme.

How To Apply For Unisa Online Higher Certificate Admission For 2026 Academic Year:

All prospective applicants applying for the online higher certificate qualification for the 2026 academic year must apply, complete, and submit all applications through the official website page of Unisa. Below are the steps to follow in applying for the Unisa online higher certificate qualification.

  • Pay a non refundable application fee od R135.00
  • Visit the Official website page of Unisa
  • Select your preferred qualification ( Undergraduate/postgraduate)
  • Fill out the empty spaces with your personal informations
  • Upload all needed and required documents
  • Review your application and do all corrections
  • Submit your application

Contact Unisa:

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):

All potential applicants willing to study preferred courses and programs at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and otherwise could not meet the new minimum entry requirements can now visit the official website page of Unisa and re-apply for admission to other alternative qualifications after paying a non refundable application fee of R140.00. The formal date of which all potential applicants may apply for admissions for the higher certificate qualification begins from the 21st of August 2025 and all applications are expected to be submitted on the 11th of October 2025, being the deadline date for all applications. For details, applicants can visit the official website page of Unisa.

OTHER LINKS:

Download Unisa Application Form 2026 Pdf

Unisa Online Courses And Requirements 2026

Application At Unisa 2026-2027

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