UNISA Extends Registration Deadline for 2025
Online registrations for the 2025 academic year for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas including CTA has been extended to 28 February 2025 for semester modules at the University of South Africa.
UNISA Extends Online Registration Deadline for 2025
New and returning students who have not yet registered are encouraged to take advantage of this extended period to complete their registration. UNISA will not allow any late registrations for the 2025 academic year.
Before registering for your chosen programme at UNISA, keep the following in mind:
- Be aware of your tuition fees for the programme.
- First-year students will have a temporary registration status until the registration fee is paid.
- Familiarize yourself with the financial guidelines, including payment deadlines and refund policies.
- Manage your finances responsibly to avoid falling into debt.
This is how you can register at UNISA online for the 2025 academic year
Unisa's online registration process is quick, simple and accurate. When registering online, you’ll be prompted when information is missing or incorrect, helping you to ensure that you include all the necessary information when submitting your online registration form.
Step by Step guide on how to register online at UNISA for 2025 academic year:
- Visit the Unisa web registration page. Click here to open the page.
- Choose the qualification level and then click "Go".
- Enter your student number in the block provided and the other details as required. (If you don’t have a student number you won’t be able to continue. You'll need to apply online for admission.)
- Check your personal details on screen. Change any contact details that are missing or incorrect. It is very important to provide your correct address and cell phone numbers. Incorrect information may delay the delivery of your study material and prevent you from receiving important information from the university.
- Click on the modules from the drop-down list for which you want to register. Ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements for your selected modules. You must
- meet all the pre-requisites and co-requisites for the selected module
- select the correct period (1 = first semester; 2 = second semester; 0 = year module)
- Do not exceed the prescribed number of modules per semester or year, as this may result in a delay in your registration being processed. Unisa retains the right to remove modules based on the number of credits allowed per semester and in accordance with the fees paid. Please take note of the maximum period of time you have to complete your qualification.
- Calculate your fees
- Use the fee quotation link on the Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/feequote) to obtain a quote for the cost of your modules.
- Note the minimum fee that must be paid before Unisa will process your registration. If these fees are more than you can afford, remove modules until you can afford the fees.
- Submit your registration.
How to pay UNISA registration Fee
When you make any payment to Unisa, use your 8-digit student number, followed by a space, and then your allocation as a reference number (eg 12345678 5400374721) to avoid delays in your payment being allocated and the finalisation of your application or registration.
UNISA has a variety of banking methods to allow students to choose an option that is more convenient to them. To pay registration fee you can use the bank deposit, ETFs or credit card method.
BANK DEPOSIT
Please note that Unisa banks with First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary. Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank in South Africa
Ensure that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:
- Deposit to: Unisa Student Fees
- Bank account number: Unisa Student Fees
- Deposit reference: first eight (8) blocks are for the student number (if the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a “0” must be filled in as the first digit of the student number). Leave one block open, then fill in the following allocations:
- 5400374721 for study fees
- 3000774039 for SBL student fees
- 5400374225 for library fees
- 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
- 5370810030 for the application fee
- 5400315164 for access cards
Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)
Students in South Africa using FNB Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary. | |
| Bank name | First National Bank (FNB) |
| Account name | Unisa Student Deposits |
| Account number | Select Unisa on the list of pre-approved public beneficiaries |
| Reference (study fees) | Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (SBL fees) | Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (applications) | Student number, space, 5370810030 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
Students in South Africa may use this FNB Account for cash deposits and EFT payments | |
| Bank name | First National Bank (FNB) |
| Account name | Unisa Student Deposits |
| Account number | 627 9963 0382 |
| Account type | Cheque |
| Branch code | 210554 |
| Reference (study fees) | Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (SBL fees) | Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (applications) | Student number, space, 5370810030 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
Students in South Africa using ABSA Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary. | |
| Bank name: | ABSA |
| Account name: | Unisa Student Deposit |
| Account number: | 4097930634 |
| Account type: | Cheque |
| Reference (study fees) | Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (SBL fees) | Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
| Reference (applications) | Student number, space, 5370810030 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number] |
Please use the correct referencing to ensure that payments are automatically allocated to your student account.
Please note:
- Incomplete or incorrect payment information will not be processed, and Unisa will not be held liable for any resultant delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to study fees accounts.
- Payments will be allocated within two (2) to ten (10) working days upon receipt of the required information. Proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) and a breakdown of the payment (full names, identity numbers, student numbers and amount per student) must be sent to [email protected]
- If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, please submit proof of payment to [email protected]
- For any payment-related enquiries, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
The extension of UNISA’s online registration deadline to 28 February 2025 provides new and returning students with an opportunity to secure their place for the 2025 academic year. However, it is crucial to complete the registration process on time, ensuring that all required information is submitted accurately and that the necessary fees are paid to finalize your registration.
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