Can I Still Apply At Unisa For 2025

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Can I Still Apply At Unisa For 2025

Can I Still Apply At Unisa For 2025: Unisa application 2025

Yes. Unisa opens its doors in every academic season to admit fresh students with a passing grade from 9-12 to study at the institution and 2025 is no exception. Many normally ask if they can still to Unisa, and the answer is yes provided you meet all the admission requirements. Applications for admission to Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas and undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year are open.

Unisa is a reputable, comprehensive, flexible and accessible open distance learning institution that is motivating a future generation. The University offers internationally accredited qualifications and has world-class resources. The university specialises in teaching, research and community engagement.

However, if you wish to study at the prestigious university, then you must apply online now on the official website as the online application portal for the 2025 academic year has been opened. Complete the application form with the required information, attach supporting documents, make payment of the application fee and submit before the closing date to be considered for the university.

READ: UNISA Short Learning Programmes Registration 2025

Unisa Application Opening & Closing Date 2025

The application date at Unisa varies among qualifications, however, below are the application opening and closing dates at Unisa for the 2025 academic year;

 Unisa Undergraduate qualifications Application date 2025 :

  • Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year will be open from 21 September to 11 October 2024.

 Unisa Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas Application Open date 2025:

  • Applications for admission to honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2025 academic year will be open from 21 September to 11 October 2024.

 Unisa Master’s & doctoral qualifications Application  Open date 2025:

  • Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral qualifications for the 2025 academic year will be open from 2 September to 22 November 2024 (some exceptions apply).

 Unisa Short Learning Programmes Application  Open Date 2025:

  • Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes are open from 14 May to 19 July 2024.

Who Is Qualified To Apply For Unisa 2025?

Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes

  • first-time Unisa applicants.
  • Unisa students changing to a new qualification and/or specialization.
  • applicants who previously applied for admission and were not offered a space or who were offered a space accepted the offer and did not register.
  • students completing a higher certificate or any other programme and who wish to continue with further undergraduate studies.

Unisa Application Requirements 2025

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may want to consider alternative qualifications.

Some Unisa qualifications have limited spaces available. Meeting the general and/or specific admission requirements for a qualification does not guarantee that you will be offered a space for the 2025 academic year. However, the following  documents are required to apply online at Unisa for the 2025 academic year;

  • 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 Apply Online At Unisa 2025

Prospective students applying to Unisa for the 2025 academic year must follow the below procedure:

  • You may apply for a maximum of two qualifications, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your qualifications be successful).
  • Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which qualification you have been accepted and will offer you a space for the period for which you have applied (eg semester 1).
  • You must accept or decline Unisa’s offer within the prescribed period. If you miss this deadline, Unisa will withdraw the offer and give your space to another applicant.
  • First-time applicants to Unisa will be required to complete the First-Year Experience MOOC (massive open online course) before being able to accept Unisa’s offer.
  • You may only accept one offer. This means that when you accept an offer for one qualification (irrespective of whether it is your first or second qualification of choice), the other offer will automatically fall away.
  • If you accept Unisa’s offer, you must register for the period for which you have been granted admission. Should you not register for the relevant semester of study, you will need to re-apply for admission during the next application period.

Qualifications, Courses And Programmes Offered At Unisa

Unisa is open for the following courses and programmes:

  •  Unisa Undergraduate qualifications
  • Honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas
  • Short Learning Programmes
  • Master’s & doctoral qualifications

To have a view of all the courses offered at Unisa, Click HERE.

READ: Is Unisa Open For 2025 Applications?

Contact Unisa

  • All application, registration and study-related information are available on the Unisa corporate website in both web and Mobi formats.
    • Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
  • The myUnisa website.
    • myUnisa (https://my.unisa.ac.za/)
  •  Fax enquiries to 012 429 4150

Before applying, ensure that you meet both the statutory and college-specific admission requirements, as well as the required academic points score (APS) for your chosen qualification(s). The minimum APS varies by college and qualification. I hope this information has been helpful. For more details, please visit the official UNISA website.

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