How Long Is A Semester At Unisa

How Long Is A First Semester At Unisa: Unisa Semesters 2025

The administration of Unisa has announced that the 2025 academic year will be made up of two(2) semesters. The application for the first semester of the year 2025 begins in January to June. During the first semester application period, students who wish to register for their modules can do so using the date provided for the first semester in 2025 provided there are no pre-requisite requirements for modules. However, Registration for semester 2 takes place from mid-June to mid-July.

In all, a semester at Unisa for the 2025 academic year is 22 weeks long. The semester is as long as six months. Be reminded that, all years are not the same, therefore subsequent years may vary.

READ: UNISA Application for Second Semester 2025

How Many Semesters Does Unisa Operate?

The University of South Africa (UNISA) follows a two-semester academic calendar. The first semester starts in January and ends in June, while the second semester spans from July to December. Each semester features designated times for registration, coursework, assignments, exams, and breaks.

This structure is designed to support a diverse array of courses, helping students organize their studies and assessments within these two primary periods.

Unisa Standard Semester Length for First Semester

UNISA’s standard length for the first semester is typically 22 weeks. This period includes time for lectures, assignments, and exams. The exact dates can vary slightly each year, but the semester usually starts in January and ends in June.

Unisa Semester One Application Date For 2025

Do you want to apply for Unisa for the first semester season, keep reading to find out the dates attached to each qualification:

• Undergraduate Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.
• Applications for admission to honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.
• Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral degrees for the 2025 academic year are to be open from 2 September to 22 November 2024 (some exceptions apply).
• Application and registration for Unisa’s Short Learning Programmes are open from 14 May to 19 July 2024.

Unisa Second Semester Application Dates For 2025

• Unisa’s second-semester registration date for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees & postgraduate diplomas begins from June to July 2025.
• Registration for the MBA and MBL qualifications with second-semester modules will be open from June to July 2025.
• 2025 registrations of UNISA’s Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) are open from September 2025 until February 2025.

Unisa First Semester Application Requirements 2025

All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consist 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 Apply Online For Unisa First Semester 2025

Follow the steps below to apply online for Unisa in 2025;

• Visit www.unisa.ac.za and apply online for 2025
• At the top menu of the Unisa homepage, click “Apply for Admission”
• Select your level of qualification (undergraduate/postgraduate, etc)
• Read carefully the online application information
• Click on the “Apply Online” link to begin the application process
• At the homepage of the Unisa application tool, fill out the form with your details
• Complete the online application form and click on “Submit” to send your application

Unisa will send you feedback after processing or reviewing your application for the 2025 academic year via SMS or email to check the status of your application.

READ: UNISA Postgraduate Registration Dates for 2025

Visit Unisa

All students must book a space before visiting any Unisa office

Main campus:

• Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria

Sunnyside campus (applications, registrations & learning centre):

• Cnr Justice Mahomed & Steve Biko Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria

0800 005 311

• All application, registration and study-related information is 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

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. For more details, Visit the official website of Unisa. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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