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University of South Africa

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Applications are made directly on UNISA's own online portal.

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2027 applications: open from 18 August 2026, close 10 October 2026 · around R135. Distance learning. UNISA does not accept late applications; confirm the exact window on unisa.ac.za. Dates can change and vary by programme - always confirm on unisa.ac.za.

Programmes at UNISA

24 shown · 80 in catalogue

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14APS required

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Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences

Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare

Higher Certificate in Archives and Records Management

Higher Certificate in Banking

Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences

Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences

Higher Certificate in Marketing

Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics

Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences

Higher Certificate in Retailing

Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work

Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management

Higher Certificate in Tourism Management

Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice

Higher Certificate in Law

Diploma in Administrative Management

Diploma in Explosives Management

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Local Government Finance

Diploma in Marketing Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Diploma in Public Administration and Management

Diploma in Safety Management

Diploma in Small Business Management

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Applying to UNISA

Online application guide

Step-by-step on applying to UNISA - what you need, fees, and the deadline.

Status-check guide

How to check your UNISA application status the right way.

UNISA application questions

You apply to University of South Africa directly on the UNISA portal. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our UNISA online application guide for the full steps.

UNISA charges an application fee of R135. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.

It depends on the programme. UNISA uses the standard APS for most programmes. Each UNISA programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.

Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our UNISA status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.

It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for UNISA programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.

AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by UNISA or the CAO. Facts are drawn from the official prospectus and confirmed against the institution’s site. Always confirm details on the official source before applying.