Unisa Opens Applications for 2024 | Your Path to Distance Learning Excellence. The University of South Africa (Unisa), the country’s largest distance learning institution, has officially commenced its application process for the academic year 2024. Matric learners and prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply promptly to avoid missing the application deadline. check your application status now.
Application Period
Unisa’s application window for the 2024 academic year will remain open from September 1, 2023, and is scheduled to close on October 13, 2023, for undergraduate qualifications. This timeline provides interested students with just over a month to submit their applications. The university has emphasized the importance of Grade 12 learners and prospective candidates applying in a timely manner to secure positions in their preferred programs.
Diverse Range of Unisa Programs
Unisa offers a wide array of Higher Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, and Degree programs for aspiring students. The university provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning various fields, including arts, sciences, commerce, law, education, engineering, and more.
Unisa’s distinctive distance learning approach accommodates students’ individual pace, catering to the needs of working professionals, individuals with familial responsibilities, and those with geographical limitations. Students have the flexibility to choose between full-time and part-time study, allowing them to work while pursuing their education while also structuring their schedules to complete their registered courses.
[irp]Unisa Applications Guide 2024
Prospective students seeking to begin a new qualification at Unisa must adhere to the application process, which includes first-time Unisa applicants, Unisa students transitioning to a different qualification or specialization, applicants who were accepted for study but did not complete registration, and students finishing a higher certificate who wish to continue their studies at Unisa.
Before applying, applicants must follow several steps, including ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria for their desired courses, assembling all required supporting documents, and verifying the validity of their email and phone contact information. Unisa has emphasized that the deadline for uploading supporting documents coincides with the application closing date, and no documents will be accepted after this date.
Documents Needed for Unisa Applications 2024
Applicants are required to provide the following documents for Unisa applications:
- A certified copy of their school results
- A certified copy of any tertiary education academic records
- A certified copy of their ID document
- Sworn translations for any documents not in English or Afrikaans
How to Apply for 2024 Admission
- Visit the Unisa website.
- Select “admissions” in the top menu bar and choose “apply for admission” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on “undergraduate admissions.”
- Initiate the application process by clicking “Start the process.”
- Follow the on-screen prompts to provide your personal details and ensure all required documents are uploaded.
Need a Bursary?
Unisa students may also qualify for financial aid through a bursary from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) if they meet the eligibility criteria. The NSFAS criteria for Unisa students include being a first-year or returning student, having a household income of R350,000 or less per year for able-bodied students, R600,000 or less per year for students with disabilities, South African citizenship or permanent residency, and pursuing their first undergraduate qualification.
In addition to covering tuition and registration fees, NSFAS provides allowances for accommodation, meals, and learning materials.
[irp]Important Dates
Applications for master’s and doctoral qualifications at Unisa for the 2024 academic year will open on September 14, 2023. Applications for Short Learning Programmers are set to open in November 2023.
For further details regarding Unisa’s programs, application procedures, and requirements, please visit the official website or contact the university’s admissions office.
