How to Apply for Unisa for the First Time for 2027-2028 Academic year: Unisa Online Application 2027

How Do I Apply for Unisa for the First Time? Unisa Application 2027

Unisa Online Application 2027-2028 academic year will be open from 17 August to 9 October 2026 for Undergraduate qualifications, Honours degrees & Postgraduate diplomas. Everyone planning for the 2027 academic year to study at Unisa must apply for admission. Please, visit www.unisa.ac.za for more details. Unisa will not accept any late application for 2027 so make sure you submit your application on time to avoid any embarrassments.

There will be an online application fee of R150.00. Pay the application fee once you have received a student number from Unisa. Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za. Please, remember that this fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

The due date for the application fee is the closing date for the application period. Any application submitted without an application fee paid on time will not be processed. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your proof of payment.

Unisa Application Dates for 2027

Consider the following dates before submitting the application for admission

• Undergraduate qualifications: 17 August to 9 October 2026
• Honours degrees and Postgraduate diplomas: 17 August to 9 October 2026
• Master’s and Doctoral qualifications: 16 September 2026 to 11 November 2026.

What do I need to know before I apply for Unisa 2027?

You need to check that you qualify for admission and that you have the necessary documents ready to upload during the application process. Consider the following:

• Make sure that you meet the statutory and college admission requirements for my qualification(s) of choice.
• You meet the minimum academic points score (APS) for my qualification(s) of choice.
• You have a valid e-mail address and cellphone number, and accept that Unisa will communicate with you during the application process using this e-mail address and cellphone number.

Required Documents for Unisa Application 2027

All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consists of the following:

• Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, 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

How to Submit Unisa Online Application 2027: First-time Applicants

2027 online application process at Unisa is very simple, easy and accurate. When applying online, you will be asked to make changes to incorrect details helping you to have a successful application.

Follow the steps outlined below:

1. Go to Unisa website: www.unisa.ac.za
2. Click on the “Admission” tab on the menu
3. Click on the “Apply for Admission” from the list
4. For first-time applicants, click on Undergraduate qualifications
5. Read the information you see on the screen carefully before you continue
6. If understood, click on “START THE APPLICATION PROCESS” link
7. Carefully read the 2027 Unisa application information. Make sure you understand them well
8. Click on “Apply Now” if you’re certain about your career and have chosen your qualification.
9. Make your selection from the list of qualifications (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Honours, short programmes or a Master’s/Doctoral)
10. Follow the prompt as you choose from the list of items you see on your screen
11. Upload all your supporting documents and pay the online application fee of R150
12. Complete your application and submit it for evaluation.

Please Note: If your application for admission to study through Unisa for 2027 is incomplete, you will have to re-apply during the next application period.

Application Outcomes

Unisa will assess your application, which includes the points score system. You may be offered a space for semester 1 of the 2027 academic year based on the following: whether you meet the academic admission requirements for your qualification of choice, your minimum academic points score (APS) and the number of spaces available for the qualification for which you have applied.

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