Courses That Still Have Space at UNISA for 2026 Applications

By Thabo · Nov 3, 2025
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The University of South Africa (UNISA) has officially reopened its 2026 academic year applications, giving students another opportunity to secure their spot at one of Africa’s largest distance-learning institutions. Applications opened 03 November 2025 and will close 19 December 2025. If you missed the initial applications period, good news, there are still several undergraduate qualifications with open spaces across various faculties.

Below is a complete list of UNISA courses that are still open for 2026 applications, along with helpful details to guide your submission before the closing date.

 

Higher Certificates Courses Still Open

 

Advanced Certificates Courses Still Open

 

Diplomas Courses Still Open

 

Advanced Diploma Courses Still Open

 

Bachelor Degrees Courses Still Open

 

Unisa Application Dates and Deadlines

  • Undergraduate Qualifications:
    Applications open 03 November 2025 and close 19 December 2025.
  • Honours Degrees & Postgraduate Diplomas:
    Applications open 03 November 2025 and close 19 December 2025.

Note: late applications will not be accepted  students should apply within these dates.

 

How to Apply at UNISA for the 2026 Academic year

Visit the official UNISA website: www.unisa.ac.za/apply.

The application process

  • You may apply for a maximum of three qualifications, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should all three 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, should there be space available).
  • You must accept or decline Unisa's offer within the prescribed period of time. If you miss this deadline, Unisa will withdraw the offer and give your space to another applicant.
  • Should you not accept the offer within the prescribed period of time (10 working days), your offer will be retracted and you will forfeit your space.
  • 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, second or third qualification of choice), the other offers 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.

Documents Needed for 2026 UNISA Applications

When applying, you’ll need to upload clear, certified copies of:

  • South African ID or passport (for international students).
  • Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate or previous academic records.
  • Proof of payment of the application fee (if applicable).
  • Marriage certificate/divorce decree (if relevant).
  • Any other supporting documents required by your qualification.

 

Important Note

Spaces in each qualification are limited and may fill up before the official closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure their place in their preferred course.

 

Conclusion

The 2026 application window is still open at UNISA, but not for long. Whether you want to start a new qualification, continue your studies, or switch to a different field, there’s still time to apply. Don’t wait until the last minute, apply today and take the next step toward your academic journey with UNISA.

 

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