Unisa Online Application 2026

Unisa Online Application 2026

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has officially opened the student online portal for all aspiring applicant who wish to pursue any courses or programmes of their choice. The application date for undergraduate and postgraduate students will be officially open on the 14th of April, 2026 and close at 9th of May, 2026.

All prospective applicants must visit the official website page of Unisa for the admission forms and ensures to meet all the requirements in order to be offered the admission into the school. Applicants are to fill out the admission form online and make sure to submit before deadline. Any applicants who will submit the form after the deadline date will not be processes and would be disqualified.

The authority of Unisa urge all applicants to pay an amount of R140 for the admission fees in order to have access to the online admission form. Every applicants must take note that any payments concerning the admission fees is not refundable. It is compulsory for all applicants to provide a genuine documents and fill out the admission form with legitimate informations since the authority of Unisa does not support fraudulent issues.

This article will assist you with all the guidelines and needful requirement in the admission process in order to attain the opportunity to be offered admission into the University of South Africa. The University of South Africa offers more than three (3) qualifications, ranging from the Undergraduate qualifications, Master’s and Doctoral qualifications, Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diplomas and Short learning programmes. Applicants can visit the official website page of Unisa to get more details about the courses and programmes offered by University of South Africa.

Unisa Online Admission and Deadline Date

In this section, all the starting and closing date for the online admission will be listed according to the qualifications;

Undergraduate Qualifications (Application Date and Deadline Date):

• The online application window for the 2026-2027 academic year at Unisa for undergraduate courses will be opening from the 11th of August 2025 and will be closing on the 11th of October 2025

Honours Degrees & Postgraduate Diplomas (Application Date and Deadline Date):

• The online application window for the 2026-2027 academic year at Unisa postgraduate courses will be opening from the 11th of August 2025 and will be closing on the 11th of October 2025

Master’s & Doctoral Qualifications (Application Date and Deadline Date):

• If you want to study in the Masters and Doctorial degree courses offered at Unisa for the 2026 study sesson, you will need to start the application process from the 2nd September 2025 through to the 22nd of November 2025.

Short Learning Programmes (Application Date and Deadline Date):

• Applications and registrations for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes for the 2026 academic year to be open from 8 January to 15 February 2026 for 1st semester modules and 8 January to 15 March 2026 for 2nd semester and year modules

Courses and Programmes Offered in University of South Africa (Unisa).

Below are some of the courses and programes offered to prospective students who wish to study in Univewrsity of South Africa (Unisa).

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS:

HIGHER CERTIFICATES:

• Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences (90101)
• Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (90129)

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)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90132)
• Diploma in Mining Engineering (90140)
• Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology (90141)

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)
• Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management (90007)
• Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90133)
• Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering (90131)

Applicants can click on the link below to download the prospectus of Unisa to have full access of all the courses and programmes offered by University of South Africa (Unisa).

• Download the (PDF) Format of Unisa application Prospectus for 2026 Academic Year

Who Qualifies for Unisa Online Application:

• Any applicant wanting to start a new qualification can apply for the admission. This includes first time Unisa applicants and Unisa students changing to a new qualification.
• Applicants who are about completing a higher certificate may apply for admission if they want to continue with further undergraduate studies.
• Prospective applicants may re-apply for admission if they previously applied for admission and were offered a space, but did not accept the offer or were not able to register for any reason.

Requirements Needed For Unisa Online Application 2026

below are the documents needed inn applying for admission to Unisa for 2026:

• 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.

Application fees for University of South Africa (Unisa) Online Admission 2026

• The required amount for the application fees is R140.00
• Applicants are to proceed with the payment of the application fees after receiving student number from Unisa.
• Use the student number and application fees allocation number as your reference number.

How To Apply for Unisa Online Application.

These are the steps to follow to complete the online application for Unisa admission 2026:

• 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
• Pay a non refundable application fee od R140
• Review your application and do all corrections
• Submit your application

Contact Unisa for further assistance and clarification on the online application:

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

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is prioritized to provide quality education globally to assist individuals to shape their dreams and aspiration. You can visit the official website page of Unisa for more details.