Unisa Online Courses 2026

Unisa Online Courses 2026

Many prospective applicants usually struggle to differentiate between paid online courses and free online courses. This article will assist you get the real understanding between the two key words. Per people suggestions, free online courses are supposed to be free from the scratch and this make people get confuse compared to the paid online courses but the difference is simple. The free courses offer flexible access and can be a great starting point for exploring a subject, while paid online courses often provide more structured, in depth learning experience, may include certifications, and can be a more valuable investment for career advancement. The application date for  Unisa online courses begins from August, and all applications are supposed to be submitted before the closing date which is, October 11th.

The good news here is that, the University of South Africa (Unisa) is offering admission to all prospective applicants from Africa and beyond to apply for admissions and study any preferred online courses at Unisa. Applicants are to visit the official website page of Unisa to grab their online admission forms, fill it out with valid personal informations and attach all required documents and submit all applications before the deadline date.

Interested applicants are to pay a non refundable amount of R140.00 for the online admission forms from the official website page of Unisa. Any applinats who does not meet the admission requirement for their prefered courses can still proceed the application, since the institution have many online courses to offer you a new space. All applications should be done and complete online at the official website page of Unisa and all applicants must ensure to avoid mistakes and provide legitimate documents in the application process.

Unisa Date For Online Courses 2026:

All new applicants must ensure to apply for admission within the due provide and also make sure to submit all applications before the deadline date.

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 21th 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

Brief Definition Of Online Courses:

• Online course is a formal way of learning offered by institution to the student using the Internet as a medium. Often, students are able to download course material, upload assignments, undergo online assessment, and communicate with lecturers and staff via the Internet.

Who Can Apply For Unisa Online Courses 2026:

• Applicants who are computer literate and able to access internet connections. This is very relevant as far as the online courses are typically online based courses.
• First-time Unisa applicants.
• Unisa students changing to a new Short Learning Programme.
• Applicants who previously applied for admission and were not offered a space.

Unisa Application Fee For Online Courses 2026 Academic Year:

• The applicant is required to pay an amount of R140 for the application fee in order to get access to the online application form. (Note, the application fee is not refundable).
• The applicants must pay the application fees after receiving their student number from Unisa.
• Prospective applicants must use the number they receive from Unisa and the application fees allocation number as your reference number.

Unisa Online Courses Offered:

These list of online courses provided below are not the full courses Unisa offer. The applicants can visit the official website page to have the full list of the online courses the University of South Africa offer to new applicants.

• 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)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in isiXhosa (72788)
• Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in isiZulu (72761)
• Short Course in Biblical Hebrew Beginners (77032)
• Short Course in Developing a Project Plan for an Advocacy Campaign on Healthy Lifestyles, Social Diversity and Inclusion (77136)
• Short Course in Employee Wellness (71579)
• Short Course in Environmental Law & Environmental Management Legal Enforcement (76983)
• Short Course in Environmental Law and Liabilities for the Regulated Community (76973)
• Short Course in I-SET Robotics Components and Pedagogy (76820)
• Short Course in I-SET Robotics Fundamentals (77067)
• Short Course in I-SET Robotics Problem-solving, Data and Debugging (76984)
• Short Course in I-SET Robotics for the Future (77068)
• Short Course in Mainstreaming Healthy Lifestyles, Diversity and Inclusion into Communities, Education and Workplaces (77137)
• Short Course in Public Competition Law (77056)
• Short Course in SMME Management (72087)
• Short Course in the Introduction to Agribusiness Management (72621)
• Short Course in the Introduction to Creative Writing (72052)
• Short Course in the Orientation and Background to HIV Aids Care and Counselling (76968)
• Short Course in the Psychology of Mentorship (76815)
• Advanced Course in Diplomacy Studies (77116)
• Advanced Course in Good Governance in Africa (77112)
• Advanced Course in Humanitarian and Development Leadership (77119)
• Advanced Course in Intelligence Management (77115)
• Advanced Course in Security Management on the African Continent within a Global Context (77117)
• Advanced Course in Thought Leadership for Africa’s Renewal (77114)
• Advanced Course in the Art and Science of Psychological Practice Management (76814)
• Course in Acient Greek (77004)
• Course in Ethics for Industrial and Organisational Psychology Practice (77010)
• Course in Foundation Music Theory (76998)
• Course in Fundamental Accounting (70866)
• Course in Fundamentals of Banking and Risk Management (72176)
• Course in Share and Forex Trading (76988)
• Course in Taxation (70971)
• Course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (71987)
• Course in The Application of Climate-Smart Agriculture as a Sustainable Agricultural Practice (77098)

Requirement For Unisa Online Courses 2026/2027:

Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements before they will be enrolled into the 2026 academic year online courses.

• Applicants provide only one e-mail address and one cellphone number during the application process.
• All applicants must ensure to avoid mistakes on the admission form relating to the provision of personal information.
• Copy of your school qualifications (eg National Senior Certificate)
• Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
• 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 Programmes

How To Apply For Unisa Online Courses For The 2026 Academic Year:

The following are the steps and guidelines to follow in the application of the Unisa online admission.

• Go to the Unisa official website page
• Pay a non refundable application fee od R140
• Create a New Account
• Verify Your Registration
• After registration, an email will be sent to the address you provided.
• Open the email and follow the instructions to verify your registration.
• Read the overview page and proceed with the modules.
• Ensure you complete all study units and self-assessment activities.
• Select your preferred qualification
• 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

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):

The good news here is that, the University of South Africa (Unisa) is offering admission to all prospective applicants form Africa and beyond to apply for admissions and study any preferred online courses at Unisa. For more clarification, visit the official website page for support.