Unisa is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa, the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. We enrol nearly one-third of South African students.

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Unisa is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa, the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. We enrol nearly one-third of South African students.

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Apply for Admission at UNISA 2027: Complete Application Process Applying to the University of South Africa (UNISA) for the 2027 academic cycle requires careful preparation, accurate documentation, and timely submission.

UNISA undergraduate applications for the 2027 academic year open on 18 August 2026 and close on 10 October 2026. Late applications are not accepted — if you miss the window, you will need to wait for the next cycle. This guide covers everything you need before you apply: confirmed dates, APS requirements, required documents, the R150 application fee, and a step-by-step walkthrough of the ...

Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas Applications re-open for limited honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas only. Apply between 3 and 17 June 2026. View June 2026 Qualifications First-time Unisa applicants

When you make any payment to Unisa, use your 8-digit student number, then a space and then your allocation as a reference number (eg 12345678 5400374721) to avoid delays in the allocation of your payment and your application or registration.

Welcome to UNISA. Please complete the application below to access your initial UNISA Login details. The initial login details will give you access to three systems: 1. myUnisa – teaching and learning system and the Unisa Library 2. myLife – a web-based email for UNISA students Step 1 of 4: Please enter your student number Required items ...

Everyone applying for a new qualification must submit the required documents (all first-time applicants and Unisa students starting a new qualification). The due date for uploading the required documents is the closing date for applications.