University of South Africa (Unisa) application 2027: dates, fee and links
Opening and closing dates, the application fee and the official links, read from Unisa’s own pages. Some details could not be confirmed and are marked.
Unisa applications for 2027 at a glance
For the 2027 intake at University of South Africa (Unisa), the application fee is R 160. We read this on the university’s own pages on 11 November 2026.
These are the 2027 intake figures. Most 2027 windows have closed, and universities usually publish the next dates from about April, so treat this as a guide to timing.
Key dates
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | Not confirmed: check the official site |
| Closing date | Not confirmed: check the official site |
Not confirmed: check the official site.
Application fee
The non-refundable application fee for online applications is R160. Only first-time applicants pay it.
The university says the fee is not refundable.
Never pay a person or an agency to apply for you. Pay only through the university’s own system.
What to prepare
Most universities ask for similar things. Use this as a starting list and then check the list on the university’s own page.
- Your ID document or passport.
- Your latest school results: Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12, or your matric certificate if you have finished school.
- A working email address and cellphone number that only you use.
- Certified copies of any tertiary results if you have studied before.
- Your fee payment details, if the university charges a fee.
- You may apply for a maximum of three qualifications, ranked in order of preference.
- First-time applicants must complete the First-Year Experience MOOC before they can accept an offer.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the admission requirements for the programme you want on the Unisa requirements page.
- Check the closing date for that programme. We could not confirm it, so look on the official page.
- Apply on the Unisa online application.
- Pay the application fee the way the university says, and keep the proof of payment.
- Upload your documents, then check your email and the application status page regularly.
- Accept or decline any offer before the date in the offer letter.
Admission points and selection
Unisa works out an individual points score from your final Grade 12 marks and other factors, including the school attended and socio-economic group. The minimum APS differs by college and qualification.
Source: university page. For a standard-scale estimate see the APS calculator, and remember it may not match this university’s method.
Funding and costs
The application fee is only the first cost. For bursaries and loans, ask the Unisa financial aid office, and read our NSFAS application guide. To add up several applications use the application planner, and to plan the cost of a degree use the university cost planner.
Where this information came from
Everything above was read on Unisa’s own web pages on 11 November 2026. These links open in a new tab and leave MoneyMzansi.
- www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Apply-for-admission
- www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Whats-new-for-2027
- www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/FAQs
Pages on other sites can change without notice. This page is not run by the university.
Other universities
See every university side by side on the university applications page.
Questions people ask
When do Unisa applications close?
We could not confirm the 2027 closing date from the pages we read. Please check the official Unisa site.
How much does it cost to apply to Unisa?
R 160 for the 2027 intake, and the university says it is not refundable. Check the official page before you pay.
Where do I apply to Unisa?
Use the university’s own link: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Apply-for-admission.
Does an APS guarantee me a place at Unisa?
No. An admission points score is only one part of selection. Programmes have their own requirements and limited places.
General information, not advice, and not run by the university. Check the official site before you apply or pay. Read the full disclaimer.