Unisa is a university which utilises the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) method which allows students to have their own schedule. Unisa 2026 applications opened on the 18th of August 2025.
Paying the application fee is a step towards completing your application and starting your journey with Unisa.
How Much Is The Unisa Application Fee?
Those wishing to study at Unisa and are applying will need to pay an application fee of R150 if they're applying online.
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030)
Only first-time applicants at Unisa have to pay the application fee. You do not need to pay the application fee if you have previously paid an application fee at Unisa.
How To Pay The Unisa Application Fee
If you are looking for the Unisa payment methods and banking details to pay for your study fees you have come to the right place. We have the details about the university's bank account that each Unisa student needs to know - as well as different payment methods like credit card or debit card payments.
Bank Deposit
- Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) in South Africa
- You will need to have a student number, this is given at a certain point of your application
- 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 code: 5370810030 for the application fee
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Unisa works with First National Bank (FNB).
For South African students using FNB:
- Bank name: First National Bank (FNB)
- Account name: Unisa Students Deposits
- Account number: Select Unisa on the list of pre-approved public beneficiaries
- Reference: Student number, space, 5370810030 [your 8-digit student number]
South African students NOT using FNB for their EFT should please use the following income account number details
- Bank name: First National Bank (FNB)
- Account name: Unisa Student Fees Account
- Account number: 627 9963 0382
- Account type: Cheque
- Branch code:210554
- Reference: Student number, space, 5370810030 [your 8-digit student number]
Payments by employers / bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors & international students
- Bank name: First National Bank (FNB)
- Account name: Unisa Income Account
- Account number: 627 9962 5200
- Account type: Cheque
- Branch code: 250645
- Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
This fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available. Unisa does not accept cash at any of its offices.
Another important part of the Unisa application is the Unisa upload documents process.
Unisa Upload Documents Process
Here's how to upload the documents Unisa asked you for:
- Click here
- Scroll down and click on the bubble next to 'Upload Documents at Unisa'
- Fill in your information
- Click on choose file and select the corresponding files from your device
- Click on 'Upload'
- Once done submitting all documents, click on 'Submit documents and continue'
Once you've completed your Unisa application and uploaded your Unisa documents, you should track your Unisa application status using the Unisa application tool.
How To Track Unisa Application Using Unisa Application Tool
To track application status, Unisa has made the Unisa application tool available. Here's how to check your Unisa application status:
Online Application Portal
- Login: Use your student number and chosen password to access the Unisa application portal.
- Check Updates: The portal provides real-time information on the status of your application.
Email Notifications
Unisa myLife Email: If you're a previous Unisa student, official communications, including application updates, will be sent to your myLife email account.
Personal Email: First-time applicants should monitor their email for updates, especially if they haven't created a Unisa myLife account yet.
